Governor Anandiben Patel said on Wednesday that girls must play a leading role in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat. She urged students to combine academic excellence with strong character, values and a deep sense of social responsibility.
Addressing the 11th Convocation Ceremony of Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology (MMMUT) in Gorakhpur, the governor conferred 1,523 degrees and presented 46 gold medals to meritorious students. She said that today’s youth are the driving force behind the vision of a developed India and highlighted the crucial contribution of women towards nation-building.
Pointing out that nearly 60% of the degrees awarded this year went to female students, Patel described it as a remarkable example of women’s empowerment.
“Girls have to play a distinguished role in building Viksit Bharat. A degree alone is not enough; character, values and dedication to society are equally important,” she said.
She further stressed that the objective of higher education should not be limited to earning a degree.
