Synopsis
President Droupadi Murmu highlights the importance of preparing the youth for evolving global demands during her address at Guru Jambheshwar University in Hisar, Haryana. She emphasizes education and technology's role in rural development and encourages students to foster an entrepreneurial mindset for societal progress.Key Takeaways
- Education is vital for rural development.
- Higher education institutions must adapt to global demands.
- Students should promote the importance of education in their communities.
- Innovation and entrepreneurship can drive societal progress.
- Emphasizing an entrepreneurial mindset can lead to job creation.
Hisar, March 10 (NationPress) President Droupadi Murmu emphasized that preparing the youth for evolving global demands is a difficult challenge for higher education institutions.
Speaking at the convocation of Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology in Hisar, Haryana, she highlighted that for sustainable and balanced national development, it is crucial that the advantages of education and technology extend to rural areas.
Institutions like Guru Jambheshwar University play a vital role here. She expressed satisfaction that the university hosts a significant number of students from small towns and rural regions.
The President encouraged students to enlighten their local communities about the value of education and motivate them to pursue quality learning.
She stated that the world-class research carried out in higher education institutions would be essential in positioning India as a global knowledge superpower. She was pleased to acknowledge the numerous noteworthy accomplishments of its students and faculty in various research initiatives. The university features specialized departments for incubation, startup development, patent applications, and research projects.
Expressing her optimism, she believed these initiatives would foster a spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship among students, contributing to India's emergence as a global knowledge superpower.
The President remarked that education transcends mere knowledge acquisition; it is a pathway for cultivating essential life values such as morality, compassion, and tolerance. Education not only enhances employability but also fosters social awareness.
She pointed out that entrepreneurship can empower students to meet their social responsibilities. An entrepreneurial mindset allows them to spot opportunities, embrace risks, and devise innovative solutions to existing challenges. As entrepreneurs, they can address social issues with their creative ideas, thereby contributing to societal advancement.
President Murmu urged students to foster a mindset of creating job opportunities rather than merely seeking employment.
By adopting this perspective, she asserted that they could leverage their knowledge and skills for the betterment of society, aiding in India's journey towards becoming a developed nation.
President Murmu honored Guru Jambheshwarji, the university's namesake, as a great saint and philosopher who championed scientific reasoning, ethical living, and environmental stewardship. He advocated for humanity's moral duty to protect nature and show compassion and kindness to all living beings.
“In today's quest for solutions to environmental issues, Guru Jambheshwarji's teachings remain highly pertinent.”
She expressed her belief that the faculty and students of this university would continue to advance societal and national progress by adhering to the principles set forth by Guru Jambheshwarji.
