Assam Governor interacts with IIT, IIM students at Raj Bhavan
Guwahati: The present day young generation need to know the essence and importance of democracy and the freedom struggle, which has given the countrymen the largest democracy in the world, said Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria while talking to a group of senior students during an interactive program at Raj Bhavan on Wednesday. He also added that it becomes necessary to connect young people with the rich history of India to enable them to understand the country in a better way and contribute to its development.
“Amritkal is the time for seeking more knowledge, research and innovation, which are our very own. We have to create an India whose roots are embedded in ancient traditions and heritage.
We have to keep alive our culture, our civilization, our values and preserve & promote our golden past, our diversity, and also continuously seek the latest systems of science and technology to influence our education and our infrastructure,” he stated. Governor Kataria also stressed that higher institutions of learning like IITs, IIMs have a big role to play in putting the country at the top level. He expressed confidence that those institutions are in a position to contribute to the qualitative development in higher education.
“We all know that the entire north-eastern region including Assam is socially and culturally unique. The traditions, languages and natural beauty prevalent in these States always attract people from different parts of the globe,” said the Governor adding, “Our aspirations corroborate the nation’s growth. Our progress lies in the progress of the nation. The nation exists because of us, and we exist because of the nation. This sentiment, this realization is becoming the biggest strength of all Indians in the making of a new India.
