BELAGAVI
India is emerging as a world leader in the field of education. Higher educational institutions in the country are at such a juncture from where the country can go back to its ancient glorious days of prosperity, of scholarship, of inclusiveness and regain the status of a Vishwa Guru, VS Chauhan Director, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, said.
He was delivering the convocation address at the Rani Channamma University. Indian universities are places where students acquire new skills, essential domain knowledge and develop scientific temperament. These are places where teachers nurture the skills of students and shape them into responsible citizens. They have not only grown in number but also in terms of quality of education being provided, he said.
“We need education to cleanse the head and strengthen the arms and legs of the youth, to build a responsible society,” he said and gave a call to students to take steps to protect environment.
Governor and Chancellor of the university Thaawarchand Gehlot gave away certificates to meritorious students.
