The definition of civilisation has undergone changes in the wake of people across the globe now going materialistic, and art and culture can save the present world from further degradation.
National School of Drama Chairperson Dr Ratan Thiyam opined this while addressing the 5th Convocation of the University of Culture held here on Wednesday. Governor and Chancellor of Universities Dr SC Jamir and Tourism and Culture Minister graced as guests.
“In the present materialistic world, money and military power have gained prominence. Hence, everyone has to be conscious about the basic philosophy of life and should work towards the development of human civilization,” added Thiyam. The Governor stressed that every citizen should protect his own culture in order to protect his own society. He expressed satisfaction with regard to the role played by the university in propagation and preservation of Indian Culture.
Jamir expected that students passing out of the university would be embedded to the values of trustworthiness, honesty and integrity.
Minister Panda assured that Government would provide all support for the growth of the university.
Among others, Vice-Chancellor Prof Kamala Kant Mishra, Registrar Dr Suman Das and PG Council Chairman Prof Jagannath Kuanr were present. On this occasion, Honorary Dlitt was conferred on five eminent persons. They are Dr Thiyam, eminent litterateur Rajat Kumar Kar, Odishi music exponent Guru Gopal Chandra Panda, film-maker Manmohan Mahapatra and folk artist Pandit Ghasiram Mishra. Besides, 59 students who secured top positions in different Post-Graduate and Under Graduate examinations were awarded with gold medals.