CM Rekha urges girls to attain graduation-level education

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday said that all the girls in Delhi should attain at least a graduation-level education. Speaking at the convocation of Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women, she said her government is working tirelessly to provide opportunities for women.

Addressing the students, the Chief Minister said that a convocation is not merely the end of academic life but the beginning of a new journey. She encouraged the students to move forward with curiosity, innovation and a strong sense of responsibility and to use their knowledge and technical skills for the greater good of society and the nation.

She noted that the 1,181 graduating students were not merely receiving degrees but were stepping out as future leaders who would shape the direction of society and the nation through their knowledge, skills and leadership. The chief minister said IGDTUW has emerged as a leading institution for technical education for women in the country. The university plays a vital role in empowering women in fields such as engineering, science and technology, architecture and management.

Highlighting the Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana introduced by her government, the chief minister said that under the scheme, each eligible girl will receive Rs 1.25 lakh after graduation. “I wish no girl in Delhi would remain without graduation. Girls should not only go to schools but also attend colleges and study their favourite courses and subjects,” the chief minister said. She said India is now heading towards women-led development.

The chief minister urged the students of Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women to not only fulfil their dreams and have a career but also to contribute towards the growth of society and the country.

Delhi Cabinet Minister Ashish Sood, IGDTUW Vice Chancellor Prof. Ranjana Jha, faculty members, parents and a large number of students were present on the occasion.