A five-day Toppers’ Conclave will be held from August 3 at Raj Bhawan in which students who have topped in various State universities will participate. This has been initiated by Governor Dr KK Paul. VCs of these universities will also participate in the conclave.
OSD and secretary to Governor Arun Dhaundiyal, giving this information, said that well- known mathematician and VC of Kumaon University Prof HS Dhami, former chief secretary R S Tolia, famous agriculture expert and VC of GB Pant Agricultural University Mangla Rai, environmentalist Ajay Rawat, director of Garhwal folk art and culture centre D R Purohit, VC of Doon University Prof VK Jain, VC of Technical University PK Garg will share their views and experiences at the conclave.
He further said that VCs of the UTU, Kumaon University, Ayurvedic University, Sri Dev Suman University, GB Pant University, Horticulture and Forestry University, Sanskrit University, Uttarakahnd Open University, HNB Medical University are expected to be present at the inaugural and concluding sessions besides on the days of their addresses.
A meeting in this regard was held at Raj Bhawan on Wednesday. Dhaundiyal said that the objective of the conclave was to focus on strengthening the confidence of the toppers of the state, encouraging skill development, providing better opportunities and environment for personality development. Deliberations would also be held on good governance, rules of administration, environment, resource management, development and the cultural heritage on the State.
During the conclave, students will make presentations and give suggestions to improve the education system. Students and experts will exchange views and work towards creating a path of education which will prove a milestone and make available employment opportunities to youth, he added.