Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday stated that nation-building should be the top priority of the youth. He said the youth will move forward only when the country becomes strong.
He was speaking at the 21st convocation ceremony of the University of Kashmir in Srinagar. Sinha said he was pleased to see a large number of female students receiving top honours at the university.
"The only priority should be country first. You should remember that when you build the country, the country builds you back. When the nation rises, so do you," LG Sinha said. Vice President C P Radhakrishnan attended the event as the chief guest.
Sinha said students and faculty members must focus on three key aspects to achieve success. He said they should adapt to changing situations, understand that failure is part of learning, and use technology wisely as a tool.
"There should be adaptability to the changing situations. Failure should not be treated as a punishment but as part of the learning process. We do not have to be dependent on technology, but use it as a tool," he said.
He said education is not a privilege but a powerful instrument of transformation. Referring to the digital revolution, he said it has changed students’ lives, as the world has become smaller and opportunities have expanded.
"There are challenges as well. What is in demand today may be obsolete tomorrow. The need is to change as per the situation. A desire for lifelong learning will be needed to survive and strive to adapt to the changes," he said.
Sinha said the country has set a target of becoming a developed nation by 2047. He said this is not just a dream but a realistic goal that will require continuous effort. We must also think whether technology will be used only for profit or for the development of humanity, he added.
He said the purpose of education is not just to earn a livelihood but to improve the quality of life. He urged faculty members to move beyond traditional teaching methods and embrace innovation. The Lieutenant Governor again expressed happiness over the achievements of female students at the convocation.
"I am happy that out of 239 gold medals, 186 are won by girls. Out of 164 PhDs, 108 are awarded to girls. This is not an ordinary statistic,” he added. “This sends a signal that the women are not only participating but excelling, they are setting the new standards. That is why Prime Minister Narendra Modi is stressing women's empowerment," LG Sinha said.
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