Mangalore : There is an urgent need to impart value based education to youngsters to ensure that they are on the right track. Every step should be taken to see that the youth got the right education, said District in-charge Minister and State Minister for Forests and Environment B Ramanatha Rai.

He was speaking after inaugurating the new administrative office of the Muslim Educational Institutions’ Federation at Light House Hill here on Saturday September 14. He also released the MEIF Directory-2013 on the occasion.

State Health Minister U T Khadar, MLA Mohiddin Bava, former minister B A Moideen, Yenepoya Mohammed Kunhi, Y Mohammad Beary, President of the Muslim Educational Institutions Federation and others were present.