Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today announced that Bollywood actor Sonu Sood will be the brand ambassador for the Delhi government’s ‘Desh ke Mentor’ initiative for the school kids in a joint press conference.
The Desh Ke Mentor initiative is a programme where Mentors will take out 10 minutes every week to guide the students.
Announcing the ‘Desh ke Mentor’ initiative, a mentorship programme in the wake of the crisis, Kejriwal said that it is India’s largest mentoring programme yet, that will see around 3 lakh young professionals guiding and mentoring 10 lakh Delhi government school students for a bright future.
Under the ‘Desh ke Mentor’ initiative, people experienced in their professions will be encouraged to mentor group of children enrolled in Delhi government schools, said CM Arvind Kejriwal, in the press conference, adding that the initiative will be launched in mid-September.
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“I am impressed by the transformation in Delhi government schools in the past year. High quality education for all children, whether rich or poor, is the key to a brighter future for the country. We need to come together and do our share for nation building. I urge the youth of India to come be a part of Desh Ke Mentor,” said Sood.
Sood said that he has given an opportunity to youth to mentor lakhs of students. “There is no greater service than guiding students. I am sure together we can and we will,” said Sonu Sood.
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