Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar attended the 11th convocation of Guru Ghasidas Central University Bilaspur
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, while addressing the 11th convocation of Guru Ghasidas Central University Bilaspur on Wednesday from the seat of the chief guest, said that all you youth are ambassadors of the new India. “You must dedicate yourself fully to the country, as no personal interest surpasses the national interest. The youth should broaden their perspective; government jobs should not be the sole goal in life. In the new India, there are limitless opportunities for the youth, extending from the earth to the sky,” said Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said that Baba Guru Ghasidas was a symbol of unity and equality. We should follow his teachings and messages. He inspired the youth to move forward with skill and innovation by keeping pace with the changing technology. He said that never be afraid of failure in life, but move forward by learning from it. In the ceremony, a total 85 medals including University Gold Medal, 09 Donor Medal, 01 Guru Ghasidas Medal and 01 Chancellor Medal were awarded to 78 students of session 2022-23 and 77 students who secured first position in the merit list of session 2023-24. Along with this, a total of 122 researchers of session 2022-23 and session 2023-24 were awarded PhD degrees.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said that Chhattisgarh is a mineral-rich state. There is a lot of potential for prosperity here, so make such a development strategy which increases collective prosperity and makes development of the people possible. Last year, very good efforts have been made towards Naxalite eradication and the pace of development has also increased in these areas.
Expressing uncompromised stance against Naxalism, Vice- President said that there is no place for Naxalism in a state with unprecedented development. The development happening at this time is focused on the marginalized and weaker sections of the society. Chhattisgarh government has given a new direction to the overall development of the state with its people-friendly policies and programs.
Governor Shri Ramen Deka said that Guru Ghasidas University is an institution that has continuously illuminated the path of education and knowledge in Chhattisgarh. The Governor said that the gold medal and PhD degree are the result of years of dedication, perseverance and hard work of those who received it. He told the students to respect diversity and preserve the rich cultural heritage of the country.
Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, while addressing the convocation, said that our India has been famous as Vishwa Guru, behind this there have been universities rich in knowledge and science like Nalanda and Takshila. The youth power of Chhattisgarh has an important role in the reconstruction of not only the state but also the country. He said that the convocation is not just a formality for the students, but it is an opportunity which is a symbol of introspection, change and inspiration.
The Chief Minister said that the only central university of Chhattisgarh is established in the name of the great saint Baba Guru Ghasidas ji, who is a symbol of knowledge, inclusiveness and our cultural pride. He said that since its inception, this university has played an important role in furthering the intellectual progress of Chhattisgarh. Its reputation is not limited to our state only, but has also spread at the national and international level.
Chief Minister said that we know that education is the basis of positive changes in the society and this university has repeatedly proved how education can become a means of change. Guru Ghasidas University has not only achieved academic achievements, but through innovations it has ensured that every student not only gets education but also gets a chance to live a better life.
Addressing the youth on this occasion, the Chief Minister said that we have prepared a new industrial policy to increase employment opportunities. In this, many concessions have been provided to entrepreneurs to increase investment opportunities in Chhattisgarh, due to which an investment of Rs 2.5 lakh crore is expected in the state in the next 5 years and 5 lakh new jobs will be created. Our government is making special efforts in view of the opportunities in the IT sector. We are going to establish Nava Raipur as an IT hub, where big IT companies are rapidly starting their units. Also, to provide better opportunities to intellectually rich youth of Chhattisgarh in prestigious examinations like UPSC, we have increased the number of seats from 50 to 185 in Tribal Youth Hostel operating in Dwarka, Delhi.
The Chief Minister said that our government took steps to bring transparency, purity and fairness in PSC. We have returned the faith of the youth in the system. On the completion of 100 years of India’s Independence in the year 2047, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has set the goal of developed India. In accordance with developed India, we have also prepared the vision of developed Chhattisgarh and all the youth will have an important role in achieving it. He said that you should not be limited to only finding a job. Innovate and create employment opportunities for others. You should contribute in building a better future.
Deputy Chief Minister Shri Arun Sao congratulated and wished the students who received gold medals and degrees. Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Shri Tokhan Sahu, MLA Shri Amar Agarwal, MLA Shri Dharam Lal Kaushik, MLA Shri Dharmjit Singh, Shri Sushant Shukla, Vice Chancellor of Guru Ghasidas University Professor Alok Chakrawal, Professor TG of AICTE, Head of Rashtriya Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas Dr Atul Bhai Kothari, educationists, researchers and a large number of students-parents, public representatives and dignitaries were present at the function