Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday expressed happiness that girls are excelling at both school and higher education levels in Jammu and Kashmir.
“I am delighted to note that 22 of the 27 students who received their gold medals today are girls. The girls are excelling in education in our region, at both school and higher education levels. Educating women contributes meaningfully to societal progress, economic growth, and sustainability. Their role is crucial in making the country a true Viksit Bharat by 2047,” the Lt Governor said.
Addressing the 3rd Convocation of Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) Awantipora on Thursday, the Lt Governor, who is also the Chancellor of the University, congratulated and extended his felicitations to the students and appreciated the commendable achievements of IUST in setting a shining example of gender equality.
He also commended the role of parents and teachers in paving a solid foundation for the prosperous future of the youth.
The Lt Governor exhorted the students to continuously innovate to meet the local challenges and work towards a bright and prosperous future for the country.
“Desire and Determination, the two key factors will guide you to harness opportunities and steadily contribute to building Viksit Bharat,” the Lt Governor told the students.
“I believe that the prime objective of education is to create higher values and independent thinking in students to shape the destiny of the nation. Our educational institutions must lay special emphasis on reinventing the classroom learning to unleash students’ true potential: the Lt Governor said.
He emphasised on strengthening Industry-academia connections and providing a collaborative space for startups and business ideas to prosper.
Startups are powerful instruments to bridge the gap between universities and industries. Education should be driven by creativity rather than by a rigid curriculum, he said.
The Lt Governor also congratulated the Vice Chancellor, faculty members, and students of IUST for making remarkable strides in the fields of academics, research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
IUST has not only excelled in providing skill training to its students but has also been a pioneer in various educational innovations in J&K, the Lt Governor said.
As per National Education Policy 2020, IUST has made notable additions to its academic offerings, engaging in multidisciplinary education successfully blending humanities with sciences and introducing new pedagogies, he observed.
“We are witnessing massive transformation in J&K’s education sector and I am confident IUST will be a beacon of knowledge and innovation in the UT,” the Lt Governor said.
