Build skills beyond academics, collector tells students as schools reopen after summer break

Indore: Govt schools across Indore reopened on Tuesday after the summer break, marking the beginning of the new academic session and the launch of the second phase of the ‘School Chale Hum’ campaign.

At Govt Excellence School Bal Vinay Mandir, students received a warm welcome as classrooms came alive once again.Indore collector Shivam Verma visited the school to greet new students and distributed school bags, water bottles and other educational material. Interacting with students, he encouraged them to make the most of their school years by developing communication skills, self-confidence and leadership abilities alongside academics.Sharing insights from his UPSC preparation journey, Verma said there is no shortcut to success and that discipline, patience and consistent hard work are key to achieving goals. He also advised students to embrace teamwork, stay updated with new technologies and continue learning throughout life.District education officer Shanta Swami Bhargava and principal Pooja Saxena were present during the programme.