The President of
India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, addressed the 2nd convocation of the
Indira Gandhi National Tribal University today (November 11, 2017) at
Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh.
Speaking on the
occasion, the President said that the establishment of the National Tribal
University in Madhya Pradesh was appropriate as the state has a 15 million
strong tribal Population. The University’s aim is to help tribal youth
participate with greater vigour in the building of modern India by giving them the
best possible opportunities in education.
The President said
that a university convocation was not just a ceremony to honour students who
were graduating; it was an opportunity to dedicate to society the services of
an educated, equipped and disciplined cadre of youth. A convocation is not the
end of education but the beginning of a responsible life.
The President called
upon students to leave an imprint on society that was so meaningful that the
University could be presented as a model for the entire nation. He expressed
confidence that the graduates would always keep learning and would make a
significant contribution to the uplift of the underprivileged in our society,
and to the progress of the nation.
Text of President’s address in Hindi is
attached.
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