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<\/div>\nHe said the initiative has struck a chord with the students (Representational)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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To motivate his students to excel in studies, a government school principal in a small village here has announced free air, rail and road trips to toppers.<\/p>\n
Sandeep Sharma, principal at the Government Senior Secondary School in Balag, will spend from his pocket to fund the trips. The quiet village is situated on the Kotkhai-Solan road, some 60 km from Shimla.<\/p>\n
Toppers of classes 11 and 12 will be treated to an air travel to either Chandigarh or Dharamshala, while those securing highest marks in classes 9 and 10 will get to travel to Delhi by Kalka-New Delhi Shatabdi Express.<\/p>\n
Those topping the exams in classes 6, 7 and 8 will be taken on a road trip to Chandigarh, Sharma said.<\/p>\n
He said the idea is to create a healthy competition among the students and motivate them to work hard.<\/p>\n
“This will not only lift their spirits but also give them exposure as not many of them have visited big cities. The students are already thrilled,” he told PTI.<\/p>\n
Mr Sharma is of the opinion that sponsoring trips is a better idea than giving cash prizes as the students will get to see and learn new things and also feel confident.<\/p>\n
He said the initiative has struck a chord with the students and they are spending more time studying.<\/p>\n
Previously, Mr Sharma had spent Rs 10 lakh on renovating the Government Senior Secondary School in Cheog, his alma mater.<\/p>\n
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