New Delhi, April 15 -- Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Wednesday said that the true purpose of education is not merely to secure marks but to nurture aware and responsible citizens.

Addressing the annual prize distribution occassion at Delhi Public School, Mathura Road as the chief guest, the Delhi Assembly Speaker said, "Marks may open doors of opportunity, but it is discipline, wisdom and a sense of national responsibility that determine how far one goes in life."

Congratulating Principal Dr Ram Singh, teachers, parents and students, he said the occasion celebrates not just academic excellence but also consistency, hard work and dedication, which make success sustainable.

He added that achievements are meaningful only when t...