Blitz Bureau
APPRECIATING Panjab University for promoting academia-industry linkage, President Droupadi Murmu on March 12 urged the policymakers to work more on university-industry linkage and future readiness.
Speaking at the convocation ceremony of PU in Chandigarh, the President said in the past 140 years, the university has developed as a major centre of higher education. “This university has made its own identity in academic, sports, research, and cultural fields.” She was happy to note that this university has won the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy 17 times.
The President said, “It is a testimony to the dedication and determination of the athletes of this university”. “Education should support students in their life journey. Coming times will be challenging and the competitive spirit will keep increasing. Therefore, it is important that every student has a positive mindset and advanced skill-set to face the challenges.” “Acquiring and continuously developing knowledge of emerging technologies and the ability to use them properly will be essential for success.”
President Murmu told students that “it is a matter of pride for them that they got the opportunity to study in this prestigious university. This university has given society many great personalities ranging from the President, Prime Minister, Nobel laureates to leaders and outstanding contributions in various fields”. She urged students to carry forward this legacy. Earlier on March 11, President Murmu attended a civic reception hosted in her honour by the Punjab Government in Mohali, near here.
Speaking on the occasion, the President had said that with the blessings and inspiration of the Gurus, the land of Punjab has given birth to martyrs and revolutionaries. Important chapters of the country’s freedom struggle have been written on the soil of Punjab, she added.
The President had added that the contribution of the brave soldiers of Punjab to “our armed forces is very significant. The land of Punjab has given birth to extraordinary personalities who have contributed to the country and the world in many fields like social reform, education, science and technology, industry, sports, politics and social service”.
