What Insights Will Vice-President Radhakrishnan Share with Young Engineers?
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Engagement of youth in nation-building is crucial for India's future.
- The vision of 'Viksit India 2047' aims for a developed India.
- The National Institute of Technology plays a pivotal role in shaping future engineers.
- Cultural events like the International Gita Mahotsav promote India's spiritual heritage.
- Government collaboration is vital for elevating cultural events to international status.
New Delhi, Nov 29 (NationPress) Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan is set to express his thoughts on involving young engineering graduates in nation-building and realizing the vision of 'Viksit India 2047' during his address to students at the National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra on Sunday, according to an official announcement.
During his visit to the Kurukshetra district in Haryana, Radhakrishnan will serve as the Chief Guest at the 20th Convocation of NIT, as stated by the official.
Additionally, he will also attend the Akhil Bhartiya Devsthanam Sammelan, taking place alongside the International Gita Mahotsav.
On November 25, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Kurukshetra to partake in the International Gita Mahotsav and the 'Maha Aarti'.
The Mahotsav commenced on Monday with great enthusiasm in Kurukshetra, where the sacred Bhagavad Gita was honored through ceremonial worship.
With the grand worship (mahapoojan) of the Gita and the chanting of its verses, the Mahotsav was officially inaugurated in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
The atmosphere around Brahma Sarovar was filled with the divine vibrations of Gita recitations.
At the Purushottampura Bagh, located near Brahma Sarovar, guests were welcomed amidst Vedic chants. Folk artists from various states, adorned in their traditional attire, greeted guests, celebrating their presence on the sacred land of Kurukshetra.
Earlier, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini welcomed the Defence Minister for the event. After offering the final oblation in the Gita Yajna, he worshipped the holy Gita.
Extending regards to the people of the country and the state, he remarked, "In the holy city of Kurukshetra, there exists a divine confluence of spirituality, culture, knowledge, and art."
Thanks to the efforts of both the Central and state governments, Gita Jayanti has been elevated to the status of the International Gita Mahotsav.
He highlighted that it was along the banks of the Saraswati River that the Vedas, Upanishads, and Puranas were composed.