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Gujarat Governor Stresses Moral Values in Education
Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat spoke at the 15th convocation of Gujarat Technological University (GTU).
He said that education without moral values is meaningless.
He emphasized that truly educated people should understand the suffering of others and have moral values.
The convocation theme was 'Swadeshi,' which means being self-reliant and proud of Indian culture, language, and dress.
The Governor also talked about India's economic growth and the importance of using knowledge and talent for the country's upliftment.
During the event, 36,935 students received degrees and diplomas, and 147 gold medals were awarded.
Special school students were invited to experience the convocation, which inspired them for higher studies.
Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat emphasized the importance of moral values in education during the 15th convocation of GTU.
The convocation theme was 'Swadeshi,' focusing on intellectual self-reliance and indigenous innovation.
Devvrat highlighted India's economic growth and the need for youth to use their talents for the country's development.
36,935 students received degrees and diplomas, and 147 gold medals were awarded during the event.
School students from Ananda Global School attended the convocation as a special initiative to inspire higher education aspirations.
- Who
- Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat, students, and faculty of Gujarat Technological University (GTU)
- What
- 15th convocation of GTU with a focus on moral values and Swadeshi theme
- Where
- Gujarat Technological University (GTU), Gujarat, India
- When
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Why
- To award degrees, emphasize moral values in education, and promote Swadeshi principles
Key facts
- Event
- 15th convocation of Gujarat Technological University (GTU)
- Theme
- Swadeshi
- Degrees Awarded
- 36,935
- Gold Medals Awarded
- 147
- Special Initiative
- School students invited to experience the convocation
- Key Speaker
- Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat
- Focus Areas
- Moral values, Swadeshi, intellectual self-reliance, indigenous innovation
Quotes
Acharya Devvrat
Governor of Gujarat and the chief guest at the 15th convocation of Gujarat Technological University
“If an educated person cannot understand the suffering of others, then such an education is meaningless.”
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“A truly educated person is one who has moral values.”
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Ashish Chauhan
Managing Director and CEO of the National Stock Exchange and Chancellor of Allahabad University
“Success comes not only from advanced systems, but from human capabilities based on transparency, discipline and ethics.”
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Prof Rajul Gajjar
Vice-Chancellor of Gujarat Technological University
“The theme 'Swadeshi' emerged as the philosophical core of the convocation. It was articulated as a call to integrate Indian knowledge systems, indigenous technological solutions, ethical leadership and community-oriented innovation into modern education.”
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Sources
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