Mangalore: New Milestone - Hajabba's High School Gets New Building
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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (PS)
Mangalore, Jun 14: The new building of Government composite high school (Hajabba School) at Harekal, New Padpu here was inaugurated on Thursday June 14.
Inaugurating the school building, MP Nalin Kumar said that Hajabba is a crusader in the field of education. "Hajabba’s life is free from selfishness and hence he stands out as a pioneer in the education field. Nowadays when people think only about themselves, Hajabba has devoted his life to society," said.
He also consented to release Rs 5 lac from the MP fund to the school and arrange for Rs 10 lac from private institutions as there are plans to improve roads, drainage systems, and other facilities at the school.
Calling Hajabba 'a star' in the field of education, Nalin Kateel said that there is a need for education to stress on humanity and values. "At a time when parents are hesistant to send their children to government schools, Hajabba’s school in Harekal has provided a platform for many rural kids to ascend the school steps," he said.
MLA U T Khader said that Hajjaba, a fruit vendor who revolutionized education by opening a primary school in the village of Harekal is an achiever par excellence. He called upon the students to perform well in the academic year and achieve cent percent results thereby bringing good name to the school.
The new high school building will have classes from class 8 to 10.
Zilla panchayat member Haji N S Kareem, taluk panchayat member Mohammed Mustafa, president of Harekal gram panchayat Rashida, DDPI Moses Jayashekar, block education officer for Mangalore rural block Rajalakshmi K, KSRP commander Ramdas Gowda S, Beary Sahitya Academy former president M B Abdul Rehman, president of Saidani Beebi Darga committee president K S Ibrahim, Lions Club Konaje former president Prasad Rai Kallimaru, Ibrahim S K, Isaq A M, Sadananda Poonja, Pithambar, district information officer Rohini among others were present.