‘Govt building world-class infrastructure’
Excelsior Correspondent
KATRA, July 29: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed the 8th convocation of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra.
The Lt Governor said, “our success as a nation can only be achieved by promoting a culture of ideas and innovation in classrooms with dedication, discipline and determination”.
Addressing the gathering of students, teachers and parents, Sinha said, “Teachers should dream of making SMVD University one of the preeminent universities in Northern India and students must aspire to fulfil the dream of 130 crore Indians”.
“We cannot achieve big things in life unless we dream big and strive hard to achieve it”, he added. Click here to watch video
The Lt Governor observed that youth can shape the destiny of our great nation if they are equipped with special knowledge, skills, wisdom and values as emphasized in the national education policy. As they step out of campus, the new jobs and careers should become a mission to improve the lives of others, he added.
Sinha said that in J&K, Government is building world-class infrastructure, and the UT is emerging as a performer in every sector on national canvas. “Simultaneously, we are strengthening knowledge system of our economy to provide bright opportunities to talented young professionals,” he added.
Underlining that University campus anywhere in the world is the best place to sharpen social consciousness of young minds full of joy and adventurous pursuit of progress, the Lt Governor said the education must be aligned to support students’ creativity so that they can contribute their best for a better world.
He congratulated all the students who received medals, awards and degrees at the eighth convocation of SMVD University and wished them a bright future and success in their life.
Observing that young students are the most powerful and most invaluable asset of our society, Sinha said they have tremendous energy, consciousness & the vision for a developed and prosperous world. “I am confident that the students of SMVD University will contribute immensely with their new vision for a self-reliant India,” he added.
“I am happy that SMVD University has started seven new Integrated Programs in Business Administration, Science, Social Sciences and Humanities under NEP-2020; two new PG courses in Hindi and Dogri have also been started”, the Lt Governor said.
Citing the example of great teacher, scientist and former President of India, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, the Lt Governor highlighted the role of a teacher in shaping the personality, mind, talents, capabilities and vision of a student. He said the National Education Policy emphasizes on such a relationship between teacher, education and students through curriculum that builds both skills and life values.
The Lt Governor called upon the educational institutions to prepare for the future more quickly with the goal of incubating world class research and innovation.
“Through the National Policy on Education, we have got an opportunity to transform our institutions by setting academic priorities, preparing them for international competition and having revamped, relevant, modern and progressive educational curriculum,” he added.
Saying that education is not about the race to come first but it is about achieving the highest peak of values in life, the Lt Governor noted that the National Education Policy emphasizes on scientific temper, knowledge and ability.
He called for an outcome based education in order to convert knowledge into wealth adding that students can be connected with a network of technical services by encouraging innovation at the university level through Outcome Based Education.
Prof AK Bakshi, Vice Chancellor, PDM University; Ashok Bhan, SMVDSB Member; Dr. Sanjeev Jain, VC Central University Jammu; Prof. Bachan Lal, VC Cluster University Jammu; Prof. Nilofar Khan, VC Kashmir University; Prof Umesh Rai, VC Jammu University; Prof. BS Sahay, Director IIM; Mukesh Singh, ADGP Jammu; Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner Jammu; Anshul Garg, CEO, SMVDSB; Babila Rakwal, DC Reasi, besides students, teachers and parents were present on the occasion.
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