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can't replace Guru: Vice President
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11-November-2017
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Google can't replace Guru: Vice
President
Delivers 13th Annual Convocation of Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology University
Delivers 13th Annual Convocation of Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology University
The
Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that Google can't
replace Guru. He was delivering the 13th Annual Convocation of Kalinga
Institute of Industrial Technology University, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha today.
The Governor of Odisha, Shri S.C. Jamir and other dignitaries were present on
the occasion.
The
Vice President said that education occurs in the classrooms, the sports fields,
at home, through internet and the media and multiple daily interactions with
people around us. He further said that all formal, non-formal and informal
channels contribute to making us educated. Learning new skills and acquiring
new knowledge is vital in today’s knowledge economy, he added.
The
Vice President said that upgrading our competence, updating our knowledge and
adapting to a rapidly changing work environment is the need of the hour. He
advised the students to think outside the box and collect as well as connect
facts. He further said that you must acquire and utilize vast resources that
are now more readily available than before: information and knowledge and you
must strive to be the best in whatever field you choose, he added.
The
Vice President said that accessing, adopting, adapting and assimilation of new
ideas has been India’s strength. He further said that we must revive and adopt
this inclusive, welcoming world view. That is the best way to grow and bring
back the lost glow on the face of our motherland, he added.
Following
is the text of Vice President's address:
"I
am indeed privileged to address the bright young generation of this great
country.
I
would like to thank KIIT University and its founder Dr. Achyuta Samanta for
creating such a wonderful University and Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences
(KISS).
I
am told that KIIT is a Grade ‘A’ university which has been nurturing talents
over the last twelve years.
Convocation
is always a special day for students, parents and the faculty members. Students
look back at the years they have spent at the University, learning new things,
making new friends and gaining new insights on the world. They also look
forward to the graduation and beyond. The faculty members feel proud of the
students’ achievements and so do the student’s parents.
It
is a moment of celebration. It is a moment of glory and satisfaction. It is a
moment of looking forward to a hopeful future.
I
congratulate each one of the students and the faculty members as well as their
parents. Education occurs in the classrooms, the sports fields, at home,
through internet and the media and multiple daily interactions with people
around us. All formal, non-formal and informal channels contribute to making us
educated. Teachers play a pivotal role in educating the society. Google can't
replace Guru.
Dear
students, you are fortunate to be a part of the educated India. You are among
the 25% of our country’s youth who are enrolled in institutions of higher education.
I compliment you on successful completion of the courses you have pursued in
the University. I hope you will continue to learn even after you leave the
University.
Learning
new skills and acquiring new knowledge is vital in today’s knowledge economy.
Upgrading our competence, updating our knowledge and adapting to a rapidly
changing work environment is the need of the hour. To do this, you must
keep your eyes, ears, minds and hearts open. You must learn to discover and
innovate. You must know how to think outside the box and collect as well as
connect facts. You must acquire and utilize vast resources that are now more
readily available than before : information and knowledge. You must strive to
be the best in whatever field you choose.
You
are the inheritors of a great culture, an ancient culture, a culture that
valued learning and knowledge, a culture that emphasized inclusion, truth,
righteousness and welfare of all. I can only echo the wise advice given
by Upanisadic teachers:
·
“Satyam Vada, Dharmam Chara,
·
Swaadhyayaanna
Pramadah”
“Speak
the truth, practice virtue, don’t give up learning”
Seers
have also said “Adopt good practices, do not neglect welfare”.
Accessing,
adopting, adapting and assimilation of new ideas has been India’s strength.
We
must revive and adopt this inclusive, welcoming world view.
That
is the best way to grow and bring back the lost glow on the face of our
motherland. We cannot be a Vishwguru if we do not connect with Vishwam and
contribute to the welfare and wellbeing of our countrymen and the people on
this beautiful planet.
Your
university is located in the historic land of Utkala that transformed one of
India’s greatest emperors – Ashoka - from being a ferocious king to a pious,
development oriented monarch. We need this kind of transformation today –
from needless wars to blissful harmony between people. Education, in its
broadest sense, should foster this transformation. “Education is that which liberates”
according to our ancient visionaries. It should liberate us from narrow, tunnel
vision. It should liberate us from prejudices, hatred, intolerance. “Vidya
dadaati Vinayam”, Education should make us humble, should make us patient and
make us good listeners.
I
thought I should share some thoughts on this happy occasion as you move on to
shape your lives.
Once
again, my felicitations to Dr. Samanta who has set up this excellent centre of
learning. My sincerest congratulations to the faculty members for their
tireless commitment to the noblest of causes. My affectionate greetings
and good wishes to all my young friends who are graduating today and to many
more who are studying in this University.
May
the Lord Tribhuvaneswara guide all of us towards energetic action with
enlightened minds and enthusiastic hearts.
Jai
Hind!"
***
KSD/BK
Regards
Pralhad
Jadhav
Senior Manager @
Knowledge Repository
Khaitan &
Co
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