Focus on harnessing capability of students, L-G Sinha urges teachers

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has urged the teaching community to focus on harnessing the capacities of the students and transform the educational institutions into the most potent instrument to build a prosperous India.

“It is the responsibility of our teachers and educational institutions to initiate innovative educational programmes and nurture curiosity, promote critical thinking, creativity and innovation. Teachers should share their own life experience to inspire students,” he said.

Addressing the convocation ceremony of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), the Lieutenant Governor called upon the youth to carry forward the country’s development and make it the largest economy of the world. “I strongly believe the young men and women graduating in this Amrit Kaal will shape the destiny of our nation. Those stepping out today into the real world have a unique opportunity of nation building,” he said.

He said the advances in humanities, arts, science and technology have opened new areas of opportunities and the knowledge and learning of the graduating students will help them achieve success.

“Today our youth are equipped with special knowledge and skills that can be properly utilised to transform rural areas. This mission calls for dedication and determination. Above all, our youth needs to be rooted in ancient culture and must have faith in their abilities and wisdom of our culture,” the Lieutenant Governor said.

“To seize future opportunities in science and technology, we need to take a fresh look at our teaching-mentoring system because it will have a direct bearing on the journey of Viksit Bharat,” he added.

The L-G also expressed gratitude to Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar for blessing the graduating students of SMVDU at University’s 10th convocation.