THE VALUE OF TIME

          Time and tide wait for none - goes the proverb. The proverb says the importance of time. In fact, value of time in our life is great. Life is short, but responsibilities are huge indeed. So, if we do not use time properly, we cannot complete our work in our short life-time. We have to leave behind a lot of works undone. So every moment of our lift is precious. We may get our lost wealth by labour, Lost health by medicine and food, but time once lost, is never gained. Indeed, to kill time means to kill future. This is true to every sphere of life. Prosperous nations are those that do not waste any moment. We, the Indians, should learn lessons from them.

ARSENIC POLLUTION

          Arsenic is a chemical element that lies underground. Underground water, mixed with arsenic, comes up through well and tube well. Arsenic, a poisonous substance, when used, poses serious problem then. Moreover, effluents and garbage released by mills and factories, containing arsenic also contaminate water. Those who drink and use arsenic water suffer from many diseases. Some districts of West Bengal are arsenic prone. The problem becomes acute when the ground-water level goes down in hot summer days. Many voluntary organizations, with their limited resources, have come forward to help the villagers.-But, the Government should take proper steps to supply pure water to all arid save the victims of the poison.

MEN AND NATURE

          What is most important in human life is harmonious relationship between man and’ nature. Man solely depends on nature or the elements of nature for his existence on this earth. So, disturbance in nature means of existence on fresfractor of mankind. But, population explosion, industrialization  and urbanization have disturbed nature, Nature takes revenge. Effects of disturbed nature are horrible, The whole world will be turned into a no-man’s land one day. So, normalcy in ecosystem must be restored. But, greed and need of man have threatened nature. As a result of it he has already faced fury of nature. But, he does not know that nature, if it wishes to take revenge, can destroy the whole of human existence at any moment.

WHY DO WE LOVE BOOKS?

           We love books for many causes. The first cause is that books are our never-failing friends with whom we converse day by day. The best friend sometimes desert or betray, but a good book never. He’s the friend, philosopher and guide of our life. A good book is the store-house of knowledge. By reading master works of the world, we come in contact with the master minds of the world. They inspire us in many ways. They are a source of joy for ever. They also cheer us in despair. Reading of books, however, is a play of the intellect and imagination of mental recreation and exercise. We read books not only for profit but also for pleasure. Hence, books are inevitable to us.

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND ITS IMPORTANCE

           Vocational education means educational training that provides a student with practical experience in a particular educational field. Now, in India we find a large army of unemployed educated youths vainly look for jobs. Hence, there is an urgent need to train oneself for some useful vocation that can help one to learn a living. Vocational education is preferable to the traditional one for a large section of students as it will help them to help themselves. Students, having vocational education, will enjoy greater employment opportunities in the growing industries. Even there is scope for self-employment for specially trained youths. Thus, youthful energy can be properly utilized for socially useful productive works. If properly trained, there will be no dearth of supply of skilled hands to different productive centres. Hence, there is wider scope of expanding Vocational Education centres.

A VILLAGE FAIR

           A village fair is an annual gathering of buyers, sellers and villagers on a certain day or days to observe an occasion or occasions. So preparations for the fair go on for some days. Stalls are put up. Variety of goods like utensils, farm products, handicrafts, toys, sweetmeats are available in a village fair. When the occasion arrives, the whole village seems to wake up from its slumber. An atmosphere of din and bustle always prevails in a fair. So, villagers throng round the stalls and buy articles of their daily use. A village fair has its importance in many ways. It boosts up economy of a village. It also brings life to the monotonous life of the villagers.

A VILLAGE MARKET

          Each and every village has a market of Its own. It is generally a big place. There villagers come, buy and sell things of their daily use. So it sits either on the bank of a river or near a railway station or bus terminus where men or goods can easily reach, It generally sits either in the morning or in the evening. Most of the village markets are not well planned. There are both permanent and temporary Shops. Almost everything of daily use is available in the village market, Prices of things are also moderate. Still, good deal of giggling always takes place there. The economy of a village depends largely on a village market. But, what is lacking is healthy, and hygienic atmosphere of such markets.