The time of receiving degrees is a moment of glory for students. They should move ahead in their lives with a mission for the upliftment of the nation and society. life is meaningful only when lived for nation-building.
This was stated by Governor Ram Naresh Yadav while addressing 21st convocation of Vikram University at Ujjain on Friday. Prof R Venkatrao of Indian National law University, Bengaluru, MP Chintamani Malviya, MlA Mohan Yadav and Vikram University’s Vice-Chancellor Jl Kaul were also present on the occasion.
The Governor said that family is the first school and mother the first teacher for a person. Students should not be disappointed or depressed by any failure and continue journey towards their goal with renewed enthusiasm. Referring to great persons like Mahatma Gandhi, lal Bahadur Shastri and APJ Abdul Kalam, he said that they have taught to move ahead in life braving adverse circumstances.
The Governor said that nowadays women are giving equal cooperation in country and society. One should partner in development maintaining high conduct, character and morality. He said that all basic facilities should be provided to research scholars to ensure quality of education.
Governor Yadav said that Ujjain is one of the most important ancient learning and teaching centres of India. The city is also historically important from cultural, traditional and spiritual points of view. Krishna, Balram and Sudama had imbibed education at Sandeepani Ashram here.
Higher Education Minister Umashankar Gupta said that obtaining degree is not end of education process. One should have yearning to continuously learn in life.After imbibing education, one should establish highest standards in whatever field he is. Education must be job-oriented these days. Effective efforts are being made to improve quality of education in the state through various innovations. Every university has been directed to identify minimum 2 departments where students can achieve excellence.
School Education Minister Paras Jain said that convocation is the most important event in students’ lives. From here, a person marches towards path of duty. Education should not be confined to bookish knowledge. It should be value-based so that it can be a medium for personality development. He also referred to Ujjain’s glorious educational traditions.
Prof R Venkatrao of Indian National law University, Bengaluru said that there is no alternative to success in life than hard work. Obtaining degree is a moment of pride and satisfaction for students. Prof Rao said that Ujjain has been a great centre of literature, philosophy and astrology.
Vikram University’s vice-chancellor delivered the welcome address. Degrees were given away to 79 PhD and Post-graduate students of academic session 2012 and 90 students of year 2013. The Governor gave away gold medals to 23 students. Pre-convocation parade was held on the university premises.
Governor Yadav inaugurated Rama Bai Girls Hostel costing Rs30 lakh, Pharmacy Building costing Rs1.20 crore, Exam Building costing Rs1.21 crore and girls gymnasium costing Rs56 lakh.