Synopsis
Renowned spiritual leader Morari Bapu has pledged Rs 1 lakh for each new school in Gujarat's tribal regions, aiming to strengthen education and counter religious conversions disguised as free education.Key Takeaways
- Morari Bapu's pledge of Rs 1 lakh for new schools.
- Initiative targets educational infrastructure in tribal areas.
- Response to religious conversions linked to education.
- Support from industrialists and philanthropists promised.
- Minister Harsh Sanghvi supports the initiative.
Ahmedabad, March 13 (NationPress) In a significant effort to enhance educational facilities in tribal areas, the esteemed spiritual figure Morari Bapu has declared a contribution of Rs 1 lakh for each new school established in the Songadh region of Gujarat.
This initiative is perceived as a response to the rising trend of religious conversions masked as free education opportunities in these marginalized areas.
The announcement was made during Morari Bapu's ongoing Ram Katha in Songadh, where a concerned audience member highlighted that the lack of proper educational resources was facilitating conversions.
The individual urged Bapu to advocate for the creation of additional schools to offer quality education to tribal youth and deter such actions.
In reply, Morari Bapu assured attendees that he would personally contact industrialists and philanthropists to garner support for building schools in the area.
Additionally, he stated that his charitable trust, Shri Chitrakoot Dham Talgajarda, would contribute Rs 1 lakh to each newly constructed school as an incentive to encourage education.
Morari Bapu, a proponent of the Ramayana, hails from Talgajarda, a village in Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, and has devoted his life to disseminating the principles of love, compassion, and unity through his teachings on the Ram Charit Manas.
His sermons, widely known as Ram Kathas, draw large audiences both in India and internationally.
With a career spanning over six decades, Morari Bapu has delivered more than 900 Ram Kathas worldwide, fostering communal harmony and spiritual awakening.
The tribal areas of Gujarat, including Songadh, have historically faced challenges with limited access to quality education.
This deficiency in infrastructure has allowed certain groups to sway local communities through free education programs, resulting in religious conversions.
By providing financial backing for new schools, Morari Bapu aims to empower the local populace with knowledge while safeguarding their cultural identity.
Gujarat’s Minister of State for Home Affairs, Harsh Sanghvi, who attended the event, commended Morari Bapu's generous initiative and confirmed the state’s commitment to improving educational prospects in the region.
