“GETTING a formal degree is not the end of education. Students should remain inquisitive and keep learning. Today, when rapid changes are taking place in the field of technology, continued learning assumes importance,” advised President of India Droupadi Murmu while addressing the 111th convocation of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU) at Kavivarya Suresh Bhat Auditorium, on Saturday. Ramesh Bais, Governor and Chancellor of Maharashtra State universities, presided over the convocation. Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Transport and Highways; Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister; Chandrakant Patil, Higher and Technical Education Minister; Dr Subhash Chaudhari, ViceChancellor shared the dais. The President told students that they are the asset of the nation and society. She said, “The future of India rests on the shoulders of students. Adverse circumstances may come in their life but they should not be afraid of them. Students should face the critical situations with their knowledge and self-confidence, to stay connected with their loved ones and have faith in their abilities.”

 

“Research and innovation play an important role in the development of any country. I am happy to note that RTMNU is encouraging research, innovation and technology development.The faculty members of this university have earned more than 60 patents on their various research projects. The university has an Incubation Center to encourage start-ups culture among the students. Students and faculty should do research and innovation keeping local problems in their mind,” urged Murmu. Stating that today the whole world has become a global village, President cautioned, “No institution can remain cut off from the world. Nagpur University must promote interdisciplinary studies and international collaboration. Only by sharing research and innovation with each other, we can face the challenges standing before the world. “Any resource can be used or misused.

 

The same fact applies with technology too. If we use it properly, it will be beneficial for the society and country. Its misuse causes damage to mankind. For example, the use of Artificial Intelligence is making our lives easier. But its use for Deepfake is a threat to society.The moral education directs us on right path,” felt President Murmu. “Students should keep in mind that they have to compete with the world.With India growing constantly, the world is looking at our skilled manpower. Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country is achieving excellence in all fields. We in Maharashtra also are trying to introduce several things that would contribute in nation’s growth,” said Governor Ramesh Bais. Pointing out that India is poised to become an economic superpower by 2030 under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Devendra Fadnavis said, “Our responsibility also has increased. We, too, have to grow, update and upgrade ourselves with the rise of India.

 

The universities need to play an important role as far as creating quality skilled human resources. We as Government too are trying to fulfill the dream given by our Prime Minister to us. Maharashtra stood number one in start-up ecosystem.” Gadkari urged students and faculty to do need-based research. He said that in coming years the technology should be used to remove the poverty. Dr Subhash Chaudhari delivered the welcome address. Earlier, two students received their respective medals at the hands of President. They include Dr R HTupkari who was conferred with DSc from the Faculty of Science and Technology and Rajshree Ramteke who received Dr T V Gedam gold medal for fulfilling the criterion set by university to get PhD. Dr Varsha Deshpande and Dr Amruta Indurkar conducted the proceedings.