Archive · 15 Aug 2026
Gujarat CM tells girl students to limit social media distractions
The leader of Gujarat, Bhupendra Patel, visited a school in a place called Amreli.
He talked to the girl students who study there.
He told them to spend less time on social media, television, and short video reels.
He said they should manage their time well and stay focused on their goals.
He told them it is okay to have fun, but they should never do things that hurt others.
He also said that having good values makes a person special.
He talked about how women can be leaders too, in local councils and in India's Parliament.
Many years ago, only 73 girls studied at this school.
Now, about 8,000 girls study there in more than 12 schools and colleges.
He encouraged the students to work hard for their own success and for the country's progress.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel urged girl students in Amreli to limit their use of social media, television and reels and focus on their goals.
Patel spoke at the Shantaben Haribhai Gajera Shaikshanik Sankul during state-level celebrations of the 80th Independence Day.
He said the 33 per cent reservation for women in Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies, along with 50 per cent participation in local self-government, would strengthen women's role in addressing social issues and law-making.
Patel advised students to enjoy life but ensure their actions and behaviour did not hurt others, adding that 'good values shape a person's identity'.
The Gajera Shaikshanik Sankul, which began in 1997 with 73 girls, now has around 8,000 girls studying across more than 12 schools and colleges.
- Who
- Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel
- What
- Urged girl students in Amreli to limit social media, television and reels use and focus on their goals, while discussing student values, women's empowerment and career building
- When
- Friday, during state-level celebrations of the 80th Independence Day
- Where
- Shantaben Haribhai Gajera Shaikshanik Sankul, Amreli district, Gujarat
- Why
- To emphasise that effective time management and focus are essential for building a successful career and becoming a good citizen
- Speaker
- Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel
- Event
- State-level 80th Independence Day celebrations
- Venue
- Shantaben Haribhai Gajera Shaikshanik Sankul, Amreli
- Institution founded
- 1997, with 73 girls
- Current student strength
- Around 8,000 girls across more than 12 schools and colleges
- Women's representation cited
- 33% reservation in Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies; 50% in local self-government
- Schemes mentioned
- Namo Lakshmi, Namo Saraswati Vigyan Sadhana, Digital Gujarat
- Mantra recalled
- "Sauno Saath, Sauno Vikas, Sauno Vishwas and Sauno Prayas"