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President of India, Droupadi Murmu, is of the view that the National Education Policy (NEP) brings together the best of tradition and modernity. Adding to her statement, she said the students who can adapt and learn new skills would become leaders of change. The president was speaking at the 10th convocation ceremony of the Central University of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday.

 

She then hailed the varsity for its special appreciation for maintaining high standards of academics and creating a stimulating environment that fosters intellectual curiosity and critical thinking among the students.

 

"In India, we have great and ancient traditions that sought knowledge for the sake of knowledge. In today’s digital age, students are in the enviable position of having so many learning resources. It is far easier for you to rediscover our rich legacy than it was for any previous generation. This is at the heart of the National Education Policy; it brings together the best of tradition and modernity," she said.

 

Highlighting the evolution of the internet in the past two decades, the president said that the world has been transformed in such a manner that now, new professions have come up, which previously, one could not have previously imagined.

 

 

"Artificial Intelligence and Industrial Revolution 4.0 will further change the work culture. In such a dynamic environment, those who can adapt and learn new skills will become leaders of change," the president added.

 

Stating that she had been a school teacher, Murmu said Mahatma Gandhi remained a student all his life, learning languages like Tamil and Bangla, scriptures like the Gita, and skills like making sandals and spinning of Charkha, and so on.

 

"The list is practically endless in his case. Gandhiji remained exceptionally alert and active till his very last day. You should keep the sense of wonder alive and remain curious. This will promote continuous learning. Continuous learning will keep your skills always in demand."

 

She emphasised that education must be oriented towards the benefit of society, and urged all stakeholders of the University to collaborate with the industry to make use of science and technology for the larger good of humanity, particularly enriching nature and ecology.