At the second convocation ceremony of Patanjali University on Sunday, President Draupadi Murmu stressed the crucial need for collective national cooperation, with the full involvement of women, to realise the vision of a Developed India by 2047.
Speaking as the chief guest, Murmu highlighted the significantly growing role women are playing across the educational landscape.
The President expressed her delight at the striking figures from the university, noting that 62 per cent of the overall student body and 64 per cent of the graduates at the ceremony were female. Of particular note was the fact that the number of female students receiving medals was four times greater than their male counterparts. President Murmu stated that this was "not just a statistic; it symbolises the progress of a developed India under the leadership of women,” adding that it represents a continuation of India's ancient tradition, where prominent women like Gargi, Maitreyi, Apala, and Lopamudra played vital intellectual and spiritual roles.
The President asserted that women, who constitute 50 per cent of India's 1.4 billion populace, are integral to the country’s growth. “To develop India by 2047, we need the full participation of both sons and daughters. If only sons strive and daughters lag behind, the dream of a developed India will remain unfulfilled," she cautioned.
Praising Patanjali University’s contribution to the promotion of yoga, Ayurveda, and naturopathy, Murmu remarked that the institution is playing a pivotal role in preserving and advancing India’s ancient cultural heritage, particularly in the Himalayan region, which holds a rich spiritual and intellectual legacy. Addressing the students, the President commended them for choosing a university that successfully blends modern education with Indian cultural values, and she congratulated both the students and their parents for their commitment to this noble path.
Murmu also underscored the vital importance of environmental protection and adopting a lifestyle that is aligned with nature to secure the future of human society. She concluded by expressing confidence that, with the education the students have received in the university's picturesque location, they would be well-equipped to tackle global challenges, including climate change.
The convocation ceremony celebrated the academic achievements of 1,454 students, including 62 scholars who were awarded the title of Vidya Varidhi and three who received the title of Vidya Vachaspati. Also in attendance were Uttarakhand Governor Lieutenant General Gurmeet Singh (Retd), Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Chancellor of Patanjali University Swami Ramdev, Vice Chancellor Acharya Balkrishna, and Haridwar MP Trivendra Singh Rawat.
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