President Droupadi Murmu said that character building is also one of the main objectives of education. Invaluable opportunities for character building should never be lost by going with the flow of the moment.
Addressing the 6th convocation of Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi, she
said that young students have a natural tendency of curiosity, questioning and use of logic. This tendency should always be encouraged. Opposition to unscientific stereotypes by the younger generation should also be encouraged. Acceptance or rejection of ideas should be based on debate and dialogue.
President expressed confidence that universities like JNU would contribute effectively in upholding the ideals of our freedom struggle, preserving the values of the Constitution and achieving the goals of nation-building.
President said that students from all over India study in JNU. This University presents a lively reflection of the cultural unity of India amid the diversities. Students from many other countries also study in the University. Thus, JNU’s attraction as a centre of learning goes beyond India, she added.
She said that JNU is known for its progressive practices and rich contributions in terms of social sensitivity, inclusion and women empowerment. Murmu said that students and faculty of JNU have made impressive contributions in various fields such as education and research, politics, civil service, diplomacy, social work, science & technology, media, literature, art and culture.
She was happy to note that JNU has been at the second position continuously since the year 2017 among the universities of the country under the ‘National Institutional Ranking Framework’.
Speaking on the occasion Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that India is not only the world’s oldest democracy, but it is also the mother of democracy. And JNU is a vivid experimental ground for this democracy, he added.
He further said that JNU is unlike any other university in terms of diversity, sensitivity, equality, quality, affordability, and multi-diversity. India is an ancient civilization with knowledge as its capital. JNU is working to take our knowledge-based civilization forward, he added.
