Consider next 25 years as ‘Kartavyakaal’: Governor

Belagavi: Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot called upon people to consider the next 25 years as ‘Kartavyakaal’ (years of responsibility), to take India economically to the top of the world. Everyone should strive to regain the old glory of India, which used to be called ‘golden bird’ and ‘Vishwaguru’, till the centenary of Independence. He was speaking at the 23rd annual convocation of Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), organised at Jnana Sangama campus on Tuesday. “Presently, we are in ‘Amritkaal’ and the country is the 5th largest economy in the world. There is a need for everyone's contribution to take it to 3rd position. I am happy that state and central governments are promoting industries to reach the goal. Youths can play a vital role in making India ‘Atmanirbhar’,” he opined. Higher education minister and pro-chancellor of the university MC Sudhakar advised the students to be alert about the upcoming changes. Minister said: “Getting a job is a major problem. The government has taken a lot of measures to create employment. However, students should be ready for jobs with a new set of skills, including theoretical and practical knowledge”, he said. While delivering the convocation address, chief guest, professor V Kamakoti, director of Indian Institute of Technology-Madras, said “India is amidst of an unprecedented digital revolution. Whether it is UPI, the implementation of Aadhaar or Aarogya Setu, all these have enabled to drive the benefits to the weak and marginalised sections of society. Strong research and innovation are fundamentally essential for any developing country,” he said. Kamakoti also insisted every citizen of the country take a pledge of contributing towards the nation in achieving a 100% Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER). Meanwhile, honorary doctorate degrees were conferred to VS Murthy, honorary secretary of Rashtreeya Sikshana Samiti Trust and HS Shetty, president of Heggunje Rajeev Shetty Charitable Society, Bengaluru. Madakshira Chinmay Vikas, a civil engineering student of Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology, Bengaluru bagged 13 gold medals during the convocation. Sampath Kumar KR, an electrical and electronics engineering student of Ballari Institute of Technology got seven gold medals.