Uniforms distributed to students in memory of his late father
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh/Patiala, September 7-
Punjab CS Anurag Verma, emphasized that education is the most powerful tool to bridge societal divides, including those between rural and urban areas, poverty and wealth, as well as gender and caste. During his visit to his native village, Chalela, Verma distributed uniforms to students of the local government school in remembrance of his late father, Prof. B.C. Verma. He was accompanied by his wife, Navdeep Verma, and their son, Ayaan Verma. The Chief Secretary also inaugurated a new Commerce stream at the school, providing students with broader academic opportunities.
Addressing the students, Mr. Verma encouraged both students and teachers to focus intently on studies, stating that hard work and dedication can propel any student from the village to great heights. Mr. Verma also recounted his family’s educational journey, noting that his grandfather, a Patwari, advanced to the role of Kanungo. His father, Prof. B.C. Verma, began his education at the village school before continuing his studies in Patiala, eventually becoming a professor of chemistry and later a college principal. His mother, too, pursued education and rose to the position of a school principal.