Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Oct 17: N N Vohra, Governor, today said that universities are seats of knowledge which provide an opportunity for students to achieve academic excellence and prepare themselves to become independent members of their families and contribute towards the advancement of the interests and welfare of the society and humanity at large. The Governor was addressing the Special Award Ceremony of the 18th Annual Convocation of the University of Kashmir, here today, after presenting degrees, gold medals, awards and certificates to the passing out and meritorious students in varied streams and disciplines.
The Governor, who is Chancellor of the University, observed that the present youth have a high responsibility to build a bright future for themselves, their families and their societies and must work hard to become useful members of their communities and utilize their knowledge and skills for the socio-economic advancement of the people of the State and the country.
Referring to the unfortunate phase through which the State had passed in the past years, he observed that many opportunities had been lost but, instead of merely recalling the past, we need to look forward towards our future with confident hope and optimism and work tirelessly to build a prosperous and bright tomorrow for the State.
Describing inculcation of futuristic approach and attitude in youth as the mantra of success and progress, Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah asked the passed out students from Kashmir University to utilize the joyous occasion of receiving degrees as a platform to achieve new highs.
The Chief Minister told the passed out boys and girls that they are entering into a world which is full of challenges and complexity advising them not to be daunted or distressed by the uncertainty and unrecognizable challenges.
“Success and progress in this world is contingent upon delving into the unknown, culling opportunity from where none apparently exists, exploring new vistas and a certain restlessness and inquisitiveness. In combination with intellectual capabilities which your education has imbued you with, imbibing these qualities and making these as the sine qua non in your life, would equip you with skills to take on this world”, he elaborated.
“Armed with these qualities and skills, you can then pick and choose from your quivers and armoury the best darts and arrows to throw at the challenges that you will face”, the Chief Minister said and added that the world demands initiative and entrepreneurial zest and verve from youth. He said that the days when a university education would command a premium for passed out student in the job markets guaranteeing jobs, are gone. Abdul Gani Malik, Minister for Higher Education also spoke on the occasion.
Earlier, Prof. Talat Ahmad, Vice Chancellor, University of Kashmir, gave details of the Special Award Ceremony. He presented to the Governor and the Chief Minister mementos, photo albums and photographs of the Convocation Procession of the 18th Convocation where Pranab Mukherjee, President of India, was the chief guest and had delivered the Convocation Address on 27th of last month.
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