Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
The Fifth Space – Where Education Meets Responsibility
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Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar, addressed school students at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre during the programme titled “The Fifth Space – Where Education Meets Responsibility.” Organised by the National Commission for Women (NCW) in collaboration with the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre (DAIC), UNESCO New Delhi, and Mount Abu Public School, the event focused on education, digital responsibility, human dignity, and bridging the generational gap. The Minister highlighted the concept of the “Fifth Space,” which integrates home, school, culture, society, citizenship, knowledge, and the digital world, emphasizing that technology must be paired with ethics and sound judgement.