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President of India graces the 34th Convocation of Goa University
The President
of India, Droupadi Murmu graced and addressed the 34th Convocation
of Goa University at Raj Bhavan, Goa today (August 23, 2023).
Speaking
on the occasion, the President said that technology and innovation
play a major role in today's world. She was happy to note that Goa
University is promoting innovation. She emphasised that developing world-class
competence in areas such as Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in our
higher educational institutions is essential. She was happy to note that the
Goa University is running a program ‘Digital Integrated System for Holistic
Teaching and Virtual Orientations’ in collaboration with the Directorate of
Higher Education, Government of Goa.
The President
noted that various schools have been formed in the campus of Goa University to
encourage interdisciplinary studies by integrating different
departments. She praised Goa University for this initiative which is in
line with the National Education Policy and said that this University has
immense potential to become a centre of excellence for education, research and
innovation.
The President
was happy to note that the Goa University has adopted five villages under
the 'Unnat Bharat Abhiyan' where mussels and mushrooms are being cultivated by
adopting the sustainability model. She appreciated the team of the Goa University
for inculcating sensitivity about social inclusion and environmental balance
among the students.
Addressing
the students, the President said that convocation is a memorable moment in
their life. She added that the degrees they have earned will help
them get employment or start business but one quality that can take them
far ahead in life is the courage to never give up. She stressed that education
is a lifelong process. A continuous learner will be able to seize opportunities
as well as meet challenges in life. She said that today's youth will build
a developed India in the 'Sankalp Kaal'. She expressed confidence that they
will fulfill the dream of taking India towards greater prosperity.