Beyond grand promises

Only by making quality education an easily attainable fundamental right can we dream of a better tomorrow.

The 58th Children's Day is being observed across the country today to celebrate children. However, just as in years past, it is going to be yet another day of false promises and rosy pictures for 40 percent of the total population. Each year, officials make grand announcements without doing anything concrete to solve the existing problems. They have repeatedly vowed to shoulder responsibilities and each time failed to keep their promises. But who has the time to pause and consider what the children need and want? And who would have the zeal to work for them to bring about a fundamental change in their situation?