KATRA (JAMMU): Underlining that the education awakens the mind and offers the ability to question the status quo and the questions sow the seeds of growth, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that it is the responsibility of our Universities and teaching community to prepare enlightened citizens through research, innovation and contribute to realize the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat‘.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha observed this while addressing the 20th Foundation Day celebration of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), at Matrika Auditorium today.
At the event, the Lt Governor laid foundation stones for the infrastructural projects worth Rs 70 Crore.
“Education awakens the mind. It offers the ability to question the status quo and the questions sow the seeds of growth, Lt Governor said, adding, “It is the responsibility of our Universities and teaching community to prepare enlightened citizens through research, inquiry, creativity, innovation and contribute to realize the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat.”
Addressing the gathering, the Lt Governor talked about the emergence of new technologies and its impact on the society and said, “Cutting-Edge tools of Artificial Intelligence and the explosion of new technologies have brought social equality.
“It is changing the way we collect, process and utilize the knowledge for a better world. This change also presents vast opportunities to every individual to grow and prosper,” the Lt Governor said.
He advised the Universities to recalibrate, reform and readjust themselves to adapt to the changes. It is high time we realize that the traditional learning process and education that we have known for many decades will no longer exist in the future, he said.
He further said there has been a tectonic shift from what we were producing as an agriculture society to now as a knowledge society.
The Lt Governor also emphasized on the stronger industry-academic relationship. He said, in the next 5 years manufacturing will shift towards automation which means innovation and digital transformation will play a significant role.
“India has already formulated action plan for 12 identified champion sectors that include IT, ITeS, Tourism, Legal Services, Communication Services, Environment and the Education Sector. I am confident by 2030 India will become unique emerging Services market and a global manufacturing hub,” he added.
On the occasion, the Lt Governor felicitated the students who excelled in various competitions.
At the onset of the occasion Prof. (Dr.) Pragati Kumar, Vice Chancellor, SMVDU presented the achievements of the University and gave an overview of the key initiatives taken by the university for the holistic development of the students.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha observed this while addressing the 20th Foundation Day celebration of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), at Matrika Auditorium today.
At the event, the Lt Governor laid foundation stones for the infrastructural projects worth Rs 70 Crore.
“Education awakens the mind. It offers the ability to question the status quo and the questions sow the seeds of growth, Lt Governor said, adding, “It is the responsibility of our Universities and teaching community to prepare enlightened citizens through research, inquiry, creativity, innovation and contribute to realize the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat.”
Addressing the gathering, the Lt Governor talked about the emergence of new technologies and its impact on the society and said, “Cutting-Edge tools of Artificial Intelligence and the explosion of new technologies have brought social equality.
“It is changing the way we collect, process and utilize the knowledge for a better world. This change also presents vast opportunities to every individual to grow and prosper,” the Lt Governor said.
He advised the Universities to recalibrate, reform and readjust themselves to adapt to the changes. It is high time we realize that the traditional learning process and education that we have known for many decades will no longer exist in the future, he said.
He further said there has been a tectonic shift from what we were producing as an agriculture society to now as a knowledge society.
The Lt Governor also emphasized on the stronger industry-academic relationship. He said, in the next 5 years manufacturing will shift towards automation which means innovation and digital transformation will play a significant role.
“India has already formulated action plan for 12 identified champion sectors that include IT, ITeS, Tourism, Legal Services, Communication Services, Environment and the Education Sector. I am confident by 2030 India will become unique emerging Services market and a global manufacturing hub,” he added.
On the occasion, the Lt Governor felicitated the students who excelled in various competitions.
At the onset of the occasion Prof. (Dr.) Pragati Kumar, Vice Chancellor, SMVDU presented the achievements of the University and gave an overview of the key initiatives taken by the university for the holistic development of the students.
