Patna Police Engage Students with Vital Safety Awareness Session
In a proactive community outreach initiative, Superintendent of Police (West) Bhanu Pratap Singh and Deputy Superintendent of Police (Patna cyber police) Sangeeta visited SDV Public School in the Parsa Bazar police station area on Thursday. The officers delivered an interactive and comprehensive awareness session targeting critical contemporary issues affecting youth and society at large.
Focus on Drug Prevention and Cyber Safety
The police officials meticulously detailed the severe and harmful effects of drug abuse, emphasizing prevention strategies and the importance of making informed, healthy choices. A significant portion of the dialogue was dedicated to cybercrime prevention and robust online safety practices. Students received practical guidance on protecting their digital identities, recognizing online threats, and responding appropriately to suspicious activities in the virtual space.
Empowering Communities Through Collaboration
The session also highlighted the crucial role of the Abhaya Brigade in enhancing women's protection and the broader framework of community policing. The officers strongly advocated for stronger police-public cooperation, outlining various women's safety provisions available under the law. They urged students to maintain constant vigilance in their daily lives and to seek immediate police assistance during any emergency situation without hesitation.
"This interactive programme was designed to empower young minds with essential knowledge, fostering a safer and more responsible society for everyone," stated Superintendent Bhanu Pratap Singh, underscoring the educational mission of the police department.
CBSE Hosts National Dialogue on STEM Education and Curiosity
In a separate but equally significant educational endeavor, the Patliputra Sahodaya School Complex organized the "Curiosity Talk: Principal and Science HOD Meet" at St. Michael’s High School in Patna. This national-level dialogue, conducted in collaboration with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), aimed to strengthen Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education in alignment with the visionary National Education Policy 2020.
Nurturing Curiosity as an Educational Imperative
Principals and science teachers from numerous schools participated actively, collectively emphasizing the fundamental need to nurture children's innate curiosity rather than suppress it through traditional rote-learning methods. CBSE Director (Training) Manoj Kumar Srivastava articulated that teachers must diligently identify and refine students' individual interests, declaring curiosity to be the core duty of all educators and a primary driver of civilizational progress.
Building Scientific Temper and Innovation
CBSE Regional Officer (Bihar and Jharkhand) Gopal Lal Yadav reinforced the responsibility of schools to actively promote scientific temper, self-confidence, and a spirit of innovation among students. He compellingly urged teachers to become curious learners themselves, thereby creating supportive and dynamic learning environments that inspire young minds.
Further enriching the discourse, CBSE Centre of Excellence Head Rajiv Sharma provided detailed explanations on competency-based education. He advocated passionately for pedagogical approaches that prioritize deep understanding and practical application of knowledge over mere memorization, preparing students for real-world challenges and opportunities.
