On Children's Day, Union Minister Sonowal Calls For Spiritual Empowerment Of Kids

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said it is important that the children are equipped to deal with the complexities of the modern world.

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal interacts with kids in Guwahati on the occasion of Children's Day.

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On the occasion of Children’s Day, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal, on Tuesday, called for community commitment to shape the future of the children by building on the vital value system foundation of India’s rich heritage.

Speaking on the occasion, Minister Sonowal said, “In order to foster their delicate but highly imaginative minds, our children must be guided to move ahead on the foundation set by India’s rich heritage with a robust value system. Their minds should be carefully caressed with rational thinking, clarity of thought and cultural ethos so that they can move ahead to unlock opportunities to build a better and brighter tomorrow. Children are the best asset of today for a stronger nation, with a happier and healthier humanity tomorrow.”

Union Minister Sonowal said that the need for climate action has been emphasised to preserve and conserve nature for the future of the children.

“Today, we are standing at the cusp of a major turnaround in human history after the pandemic. We have an opportunity as we have realised the urgent need for climate action to conserve and preserve nature for the future of the children. I urge all parents to instil the intent among the children to this end. Only with the commitment of the parents’ community, we can make positive turnarounds and help our children to make a beautiful tomorrow,” Minister Sonowal said.  

Minister Sonowal said that beyond climate, it is also important that the children are equipped to deal with the complexities of the modern world.

“This can be done with the help of a healthy body, mind and soul, the greatest wealth of any individual. Our rich traditions in ayurveda and yoga provide wonderful platforms to earn a healthy body and make them spiritually empowered to develop self-consciousness. The Central government is doing various programmes to create awareness in this regard. We have been able to create a value proposition for yoga for the youth to embrace and accept,” Minister Sonowal added.

The Union Minister further said that it is imperative that we provide this wonder of India’s rich heritage to the children so that they can move ahead towards a healthier and happier future.