On a three-day visit to Uttarakhand, President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday exhorted youths to come forward to contribute towards the goal of making India a developed nation by 2047.
“The government has set a goal of making India a developed nation by 2047. Young people like students of Kumaun University have a significant role to play in achieving this goal,” the President said during the 20th convocation ceremony of Kumaun University at Nainital.
India is one of the fastest-growing major economies in the world as the government has taken several policy initiatives to ensure continued progress in the country, she said. “These initiatives are creating numerous opportunities for the youth. Higher education institutions should take all necessary steps to encourage the youth so they can utilize these opportunities,” the President said.
Education is the foundation of any nation's development and therefore, education should not only develop students' intellect and skills, but also strengthen their moral strength and character, said Murmu. “Education not only makes us self-reliant, but also teaches us to be humble and to contribute to the development of the society and the country,” she said.
President Murmu urged the students to dedicate their education to the nation's service and help the underprivileged section of the society. It is important to promote research, innovation and entrepreneurship in the country, she stressed.
She was happy to note that Kumaun University is committed to excellence in education, research and innovation. Murmu said a multidisciplinary approach is crucial for the proper application of education and research. She also expressed confidence that the university will move forward with this approach.
President Murmu was happy to note that Kumaun University is making conscious efforts towards environmental protection. The Himalayas are known for their life-giving resources, she said, adding that it is everyone's responsibility to conserve and enhance these resources.
She said that as an educational institution, Kumaun University also has certain social responsibilities. She urged the faculty and students of the university to visit nearby villages, observe and understand the problems of villagers and do whatever is possible to find the solutions.
Earlier, Murmu began the last day of her three-day visit to Uttarakhand by paying obeisance at Naina Devi Temple and Neem Karoli Baba Ashram at Kainchi Dham. She was welcomed by Governor Lt Gen Gurmeet Singh (retd) and members of the temple committee.
Tight security arrangements were in place during the president's visit to the temple and the ashram and the Nainital-Almora route was temporarily declared a "zero zone" with restrictions on normal activities like opening shops and plying of vehicles.
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