Governor Ram Naresh Yadav has stressed the need for imparting value-based education to youths. Yadav was addressing the third convocation of Bhoj (Open) University here on Wednesday.
Uttarakhand’s Governor Aziz Qureshi, Higher Education Minister Umashankar Gupta, Minister of State for Higher Education Deepak Joshi and Prof. Uttam Pati of Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi were present on the occasion.
The Governor said that education of Indian culture, civilisation, moral values and good conduct need to be imparted in view of depletion of these virtues among youths and students. He said that objective of education is all-round development of students apart from making them capable. It is possible only when students are aware of personalities, deeds and sacrifices of country’s martyrs and great scholars.
Governor Yadav said that this university’s prestige has been enhanced by conferring Dlit to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who devoted his life to the country. He hoped that students will draw inspiration from the life and deeds of Atal Bihari Vajpayee and make him their ideal. Uttarakhand’s Governor Aziz Qureshi said that convocation is the golden day in every student’s life since they become a part of educated society. Today, let us remember crores of youths who are still deprived of education. We have to ensure that no one remains deprived of education in the country. Governor Qureshi congratulated the university for conferring Dlit to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He said that he has urged the Centre to confer Bharat Ratna on Vajpayee.
Higher Education Minister Umashankar Gupta said that every student wishes to obtain a degree. He called for arrangements for timely conferring degrees to students. He said that education should be based on Indian culture. He said that Bhoj (Open) University provides guidance and brightens future of the students who remain deprived of education due to lack of resources. He underscored the need to further improve quality of education.
For this, suggestions and guidance of intellectuals and academics are required. He said that teachers’ vacancies will be filled up. Gupta lauded the university for conferring Dlit on former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Minister of State Deepak Josh said that students should work hard to achieve success. He said that former Prime Minister Vajpayee has devoted his life for the county. He expressed gratitude to the university for conferring degree on him.
Governor Yadav gave away Dlit conferred on former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee to Higher Education Minister Umashankar Gupta and Minister of State Deepak Joshi and distributed degrees to students. Earlier, the Governor unveiled a statue of Raja Bhoj on the university premises.
Vice-Chancellor Tariq Zafar said that the university is feeling proud by conferring Dlit on former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He said that the university has achieved a number of dimensions within few years of its existence. Modern facilities are being provided to students by the university, he added.