Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, addressed the 9th Convocation of Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi today.
Recalling the teachings of Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary, the Vice-President said that education must go beyond degrees to build character, strengthen intellect, and empower individuals. He noted that education alone will enable the youth to realise the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047.
The Vice-President stressed that modern science and traditional values must grow together. He said that debate and dissent are essential in a democracy, but must ultimately lead to decision-making, followed by collective cooperation in implementation.
Union Minister for Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan; Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University Shri Kanwal Sibal; Vice-Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University Prof. Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit; faculty members; students; and their families were present on the occasion.