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Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Students must contribute to Make in India initiative: Guv
Mandya: For a united, great, and developed India, students must contribute to the Make in India initiative and work towards making our nation self-reliant, said governor . Addressing students at the 3rd convocation ceremony of Mandya University on Saturday, he said, "This is one of the most significant milestones in your life. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now On this proud occasion, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all the students and express gratitude to the faculty, administrative staff, and parents who played a pivotal role in your journey. " The governor underlined the importance of education in shaping an individual's future. "Education refines skills and empowers individuals in their chosen fields. It is a wealth that cannot be stolen and should remain a lifelong pursuit. Knowledge and continued learning will be key to your success." Addressing global concerns, he said, "Challenges like global warming, climate change, and environmental pollution are on the rise. We must all play an active role in addressing these concerns and dedicate ourselves to the welfare of society with a spirit of service." Reflecting on India's rich legacy, he remarked, "In ancient times, India was a hub of knowledge, science, spirituality, and economic prosperity. Indian scholars contributed immensely to astronomy, geology, mathematics, and medicine. The concepts of zero and the decimal system are among the many invaluable contributions of Indian mathematicians." Delivering the convocation address, Prof Soumendranath Bandopadhyay, director of NSHM Knowledge Campus, Kolkata, urged graduates to stay grounded and acknowledge the role of parents and teachers in their success. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He highlighted global challenges like Israel-Iran conflict, Ukraine-Russia war, and the disruptive rise of AI. Emphasising the need for global exposure, he encouraged the university to pursue more international collaborations to enhance students' perspectives in an increasingly complex world. Mandya University vice-chancellor in charge Prof K Shivachitappa and registrar BN Veena were present. A total of 815 students with 455 were girls, were awarded degrees, including 237 PG students and 585 UG students across disciplines. About 50 students got ranks in undergraduate and 27 in postgraduate. The university also conferred honorary doctorates on three distinguished individuals: Jayaprakash Gowda for his work in the field of education and literature, Pratap Madhukar for his achievement as an entrepreneur and environment protection, and Nishchala Gowda for her dedication to women empowerment and social service.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Governor urges students to make use of knowledge and education to contribute to nation-building
Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot said the outgoing graduates will not only face new challenges but will also have opportunities, and it was for them to harness the knowledge and education they received in the university and make the best use of it to contribute to the nation. Speaking at the 3rd annual convocation of Mandya Univeristy here on Saturday, Mr. Gehlot said the world was changing rapidly, and artificial intelligence and data science was influencing every aspect of life. Hence it was imperative to keep oneself updated, he said, urging the outgoing students to commit themselves to learning and pursuing their areas of interest. Mr. Gehlot highlighted ancient India's contributions to knowledge in various spheres and called upon the youth to help the country achieve its goal of becoming a developed economy by 2047, when the nation completes 100 years of independence. Encouraging students to embrace change and innovation, the Governor urged the graduates to contribute to nation-building initiatives like Make in India, Viksit Bharat, and Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat. 'Today, India is the fourth largest economy in the world, and you (students) must contribute to ensure its emergence among the top three economies,' he added. As many as 815 graduates and postgraduates received their degrees during the convocation. Soumendranath Bandopadhyay, director of NSHM Knowledge Campus, Kolkata, said the graduating students were entering a dynamic world which was constantly changing and beset with socio-economic and political problems. While there was Israel-Iran conflict on the one hand, the Ukraine-Russia war was impacting the world at the political level. The rise of artificial intelligence was challenging established intellectual and knowledge framework resulting in new uncertainties, he added. He reminded the graduates that their achievements were the result of the sacrifice of their parents and the commitment of their teachers, and hence urged them to be grounded and remember their contributions while cherishing their own success. Prof. Bandopadhyay said that the university was growing fast, and the need of the hour was more collaborative projects with international institutions and universities as they would widen the exposure received by the students and broaden their horizon and outlook. Honorary doctorates were conferred on Jayaprakash Gowda for his contributions to education and literature, H.S. Nishkal Gowda for her work in women empowerment and social service and Pratap Madhukar Kamath as an entrepreneur and civic leader. K. Shivachithappa, Vice-Chancellor (Acting), said that Mandya University was making rapid progress and was emerging as a beacon of hope for higher education in the rural hinterland. He said BCA programmes in artificial intelligence and machine learning had been introduced, while MBA and MCA programmes would be offered from the current academic year.
