The birth anniversary of Saint Vinoba Bhave was observed in Vinoba Bhave University on Friday by the PG Political Science Department. Senior Journalist of Jharkhand Balbir Dutt was the chief guest of this programme.
The programme started with garlanding on the statue of Saint Vinoba situated in the campus and lighting of lamp. In his address chief guest BalbirDutt recalled his experiences of interaction with the great Gandhian leader Saint Vinoba. He said that when entire country was remembering Gandhi on his birth Centenary year, Vinoba was here in Jharkhand to get pieces of land for his BhudaanAandolan. He got maximum land here during his long stay.
Addressing the students he said that once in a conversation VinobaJi had said that education system should not be only for giving degrees but it should be for making good citizens. He had also said that change is unavoidable with time but basic principles never changes. Citing several sayings of Saint Vinoba he said that the philosophies of the legendary Saint are still relevant and will remain relevant in future too.
Dr Usha Singh, Head, department of political science presided the function. On this occasion DSW of VBU Dr. ManjulaSanga and teachers Dr. Margrettlakra, Dr. SukalyanMoitra, Dr. Pramod Kumar, Dr. Vijay Bahadur Singh, Dr. SudhaGoswami and others were present.