Loyalty to high ideals, the basis of life: Governor Patel
Wednesday - October 27, 2021 12:15 am ,
Category : BHOPAL
Positivity in thoughts is necessary
Barkatullah University convocation ceremony held
Bhopal 26 October 2021: Governor Mangubhai Patel has said that everything is possible with determination. The need is for positivity in thoughts and feelings. The fruit of the work done with good faith is always pleasant and enjoyable. Keeping loyalty to the high ideals in life, one should move ahead on the path of development. He said that every person has immense potential. What is needed are efforts with determination. He called upon the students to follow the oath they have taken in the convocation for the rest of their life. This is the way to the meaningful life.
Governor Patel was addressing the convocation programme organised by Barkatullah University at Minto Hall. Gold medals were awarded to 22 girl and boy students, Ph. D. to 66 and post-graduate degrees to 50 students. Souvenir was also released at the convocation ceremony.
Governor Patel said that the society is becoming materialistic due to the effect of increasing marketism. The virtual sphere of thinking and contact is expanding, but behaviour is becoming more individualistic. The society has to consider the reasons for the diminishing importance of brotherhood, cooperation, happiness of others and self-satisfaction in the lifestyle. He said that the corona pandemic had rendered technology and progress helpless all over the world. Lessons will have to be learned from this. Education is not just knowledge of technology. Scientific and modernity alone do not lead to holistic development of a person. It is necessary to have ideals, values and conscience in life. Integration with culture and traditions is the only way of holistic development.
Governor Patel said that education brings knowledge, culture, skill, social sense and modesty in personality. He said that the spirit of respect, coordination and cooperation for every member of the society should be developed through education. The students are expected to create a unique identity of their family and society in whatever field they go to, with the knowledge, culture of life values acquired in life. Congratulating the students, he expressed happiness over the increase in the number of girl students getting education. Governor Patel encouraged the students to perform better at par with the girls.
Professor Pankaj Mittal, General Secretary, Federation of Indian Universities, said that the future is of knowledge based education. In the form of the new National Education Policy, unprecedented and best opportunities have been available to the present generation. He said that continuous learning is necessary for uninterrupted progress in life. The new education policy is an easy opportunity for this. He said that the present era is rapidly changing. It is necessary that education and teaching should be continuously updated. He said that in the new policy, universities have been given autonomy in curriculum formulation. It should be put to good use. He told the teachers that they have been given complete freedom for teaching. Opportunities have been given for new experiments in education.
Governor Patel inaugurated the programme by lighting the lamp. Governor Patel was honoured by the Vice Chancellor with a shawl, a Tulsi plant. In the welcome address Vice Chancellor Prof. R.J. Rao gave information related to the university. The programme was conducted by Registrar I.K. Mansoori – Window to News
