Samvad Sutra, Gaunaha (West Champaran). Film actor Padma Shri Manoj Bajpayee is on a tour of Bihar these days. He reached the ashram of Jeevan Kaushal Trust in Bhitiharwa on Monday.
There he inquired about the training being given to girls of different villages for skill development. After taking stock of other activities conducted in the ashram, he appreciated the work of the trust and said that this is an important initiative in the direction of rural development.He said that the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, considered the Charkha as a symbol of self-reliance, non-violence and peace. Spinning the Charkha is an effective means to develop mental peace, patience and restraint. He was very happy to see the development of the Rudraksha plant planted by him in the ashram premises two years ago.
He said that there is a need not only to plant saplings, but also to conserve them. It is the result of better conservation that the Rudraksha plant has grown so big in two years.
Earlier, the actor met DM Taranjot Singh and SP Dr. Shaurya Suman and discussed the issue of conservation of cultural heritage of Champaran and connecting the new generation with it.
He also discussed the activities of the trust and their impact. He was accompanied by the President of the Trust, Shailendra Pratap Singh, Secretary Prof. Gyandev Mani Tripathi, Treasurer Rakesh Rao and others.
Inspects Geeta-Radhakant Bajpai Memorial Library
During the visit, he also visited Kasturba Girls Higher Secondary School, Bhitiharwa, where he inspected the Geeta-Radhakant Bajpai Memorial Library, established in the memory of his parents.
Took information about the books and resources made available for the girl students here. Also interacted with the students. To know about the system operated in the school regarding their education.
The principal of the school, Sudhisht Kumar, apprised him about the activities of the school. The actor said that such efforts are playing an important role in the direction of change in the villages and it is very important to carry forward the ideas of Mahatma Gandhi and Kasturba Gandhi at the village level.
