Health minister felicitates Class XII topper

Rewari: Haryana health minister Arti Singh Rao on Wednesday felicitated Deepika, who topped the Class XII examination, the result for which was declared by the Board of School Education, Haryana, on Tuesday.The minister visited Vivekanand Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School in Chilhar village of Rewari district, where she met Deepika and her family members and congratulated them on the remarkable achievement.Pataudi MLA Bimla Chaudhary was also present during the felicitation ceremony. She extended her best wishes to the young achiever for a bright future ahead.Addressing the students, teachers and villagers gathered at the school, Aarti Singh Rao said southern Haryana was steadily emerging as an educational hub, and Rewari district was gaining recognition across the state for its academic accomplishments.She said Deepika, hailing from a rural background, had brought laurels not only to her family and school but also to the entire region by topping the Haryana Board examinations.Deepika said her dream was to clear the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination and serve the country as a civil servant. The health minister encouraged her to remain focused and said consistent hard work and determination could help achieve any goal.Aarti also credited Deepika's parents and teachers for her success, stating that strong family support and quality guidance from educators played a crucial role in shaping a student's future.She praised the school management and faculty members for nurturing academic excellence in the region.