Bhubaneswar, President Draupadi Murmu said on Saturday that the contribution of Utkalamani Pandit Gopabandhu Das to social service, literature, education and journalism is unforgettable.
She was addressing a program here on the 96th death anniversary of Das.
“It does not matter how long a person lives, but what is important is the kind of life he leads. That is, a person's reputation is evaluated on the basis of his contribution to the society and the country. " He said.
“It is amazing to think of all the good work Pandit Gopabandhu Das did in his short lifetime,” he said.
Murmu said Das was well aware that no society or nation can progress without proper education and that is why, he established Muktakash School, also known as Van Vidyalaya, at Satyabadi in Puri district.
He said, "His approach of introducing students to nature right from the beginning is very important. Pandit Gopabandhu laid emphasis on holistic development of students through Forest School."
Murmu said that Das started publishing Samaj newspaper in 1919 and through it he spread the message of independence.
He also raised the problems of the people through this newspaper. His editorials in the newspaper have enriched Oriya literature.
Das believed in nationalism and democratic values. His poems and prose give the message of patriotism and world welfare. He was dedicated to Odia pride as well as Indian nationalism."
The program was also addressed by Governor Raghuvar Das, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Manjhi and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
She was addressing a program here on the 96th death anniversary of Das.
“It does not matter how long a person lives, but what is important is the kind of life he leads. That is, a person's reputation is evaluated on the basis of his contribution to the society and the country. " He said.
“It is amazing to think of all the good work Pandit Gopabandhu Das did in his short lifetime,” he said.
Murmu said Das was well aware that no society or nation can progress without proper education and that is why, he established Muktakash School, also known as Van Vidyalaya, at Satyabadi in Puri district.
He said, "His approach of introducing students to nature right from the beginning is very important. Pandit Gopabandhu laid emphasis on holistic development of students through Forest School."
Murmu said that Das started publishing Samaj newspaper in 1919 and through it he spread the message of independence.
He also raised the problems of the people through this newspaper. His editorials in the newspaper have enriched Oriya literature.
Das believed in nationalism and democratic values. His poems and prose give the message of patriotism and world welfare. He was dedicated to Odia pride as well as Indian nationalism."
The program was also addressed by Governor Raghuvar Das, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Manjhi and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
