42nd Foundation Day – Mahatama Gandhi Mission

• Dec 19, 2024

On the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi Mission’s 42nd
Foundation Day, renowned educationist and environmentalist Mr. Sonam Wangchuk delivered a lecture on “The Power of Ideas” at the Rukmini Auditorium on Friday,
During the lecture he also had a candid conversation with students and answered their questions.
In his address, Mr. Wangchuk emphasized the need to extend education beyond the classroom and impart real-life skills to students. He highlighted the importance of integrating the
“Three Hs”-Head, Hands, and Heart—into education. He stressed that education must cultivate skilled hands, thoughtful minds, and compassionate hearts to enable students to contribute to global welfare and lead successful lives.
Mr. Wangchuk pointed out that India’s educational tradition has always been rooted in the “Three Hs” rather than the western “Three Rs” (Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic). He advocated for redefining education in alignment with Indian traditions and expressed confidence that such an approach would re-establish India as a global leader in education and innovation.