Archive · 17 Nov 2025
CM Yogi Adityanath Urges Focus on Solutions and Values at University Convocation
Imagine you have a big problem, like a broken toy.
CM Yogi Adityanath told students that instead of just thinking about how broken it is, you should try to figure out how to fix it!
He said that focusing on solutions, not problems, is the key to success.
He also told a story about a rich person who stole small flower pots, showing that even wealthy people need to remember their values.
He believes schools should teach both new technology, like AI, and important values to help build a strong country.
India has many young people, and he wants them to be ready for the future by learning to solve problems and being good people.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath urged students to focus on solutions rather than dwelling on problems for success.
He stressed the importance of educational institutions instilling both technology and values in students for national development.
Adityanath shared an anecdote about a Mercedes owner stealing flower pots to highlight the significance of maintaining values.
He paid tribute to Babu Banarasi Das and Akhilesh Das Gupta and praised the university's achievements.
The CM noted India's large young population and the essential role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) under human direction.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
- What
- Addressed the convocation ceremony, stressed the importance of focusing on solutions and values, and highlighted the role of AI.
- When
- Monday (November 17, though the year is not explicitly stated in the latest article, context suggests it refers to the same event as previous articles, likely 2023)
- Where
- Babu Banarasi Das University, Lucknow
- Why
- To mentor and inspire graduating students, emphasizing the need for both technological advancement and strong values for national development.
Educational Institutions' Role
Focus Areas for Students
Core Function of Institutions
Educational Institutions' Role
Educational institutions should connect students with technology and also instill values to build a strong 'Viksit Bharat'.
Focus Areas for Students
Students should concentrate on finding solutions to problems rather than dwelling on them, as this path leads to success.
Importance of Values
Educational Institutions' Role
The anecdote of a Mercedes owner stealing flower pots highlights the importance of being connected to values, even when possessing material wealth.
Focus Areas for Students
Sincere effort, determination, patience, and balance are key to achieving success in life.
- Event
- Babu Banarasi Das University Convocation Ceremony
- Chief Guest
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
- University Founder
- Akhilesh Das Gupta (also paid tribute to Babu Banarasi Das)
- University Establishment Year
- 2011
- Key Message to Youth
- Focus on solutions, not problems; emphasize technology and values.
- India's Demographics
- World's youngest nation with 56% in working-age group.
- Role of AI
- Essential in all fields, must remain under human direction.
