New Delhi: Union Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’, felicitated 87 meritorious students from across the country here on Republic Day.
The students also watched the Republic Day Parade in the National Capital.
The meritorious students were awarded Certificate of Appreciation by the Minister to encourage them to achieve new heights in the future, said an HRD Ministry release.
Speaking on the occasion, Pokhriyal said students were the future of the country and the responsibility of creating a new and prosperous India was on them.
Every year Ministry of Defence requests MHRD to invite toppers to witness the Republic Day Parade.
Accordingly, this Ministry sought list of toppers from the CBSE and various universities and institutes from all over the country.
From the list provided, the ministry selected a student from each CBSE region (10th and 12th standard each) and university or institutions who have secured maximum marks and figured on top position in the list.
Amit Khare, secretary in the ministry, and senior officials were also present at the event.