Necessary to give values to children while imparting knowledge: Rajnath
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Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized the need to instil values in children while imparting them knowledge.
"Only knowledge which is laced with values is beneficial for the society," he said today while addressing the closing ceremony of a sports function of Vidya Bharti Akhil Bharitya Siksha Sansthan.
Singh also hailed the contribution of Vidya Bharti, an educational arm of the RSS.
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Our traditional values and culture attracts the world: Rajnath
"Traditional values and culture of our country attracts the world. Our culture emphasizes on making big heart and that's why the concept of 'Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam' emerges from us," he said at the function held in Lucknow.
He added that India is fast heading to become "not only superpower in economic, but in sports also."
The three-day sports event saw participation of 1,250 students.