Our young women & men are the future of our country :Manmohan Singh

by Scoop News    June 07, 2010

 Srinagar, June 7 (Scoop News) -- The Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh said today that  “Our young women and men are the future of our country and we have high expectations from them.  You are in a vibrant India which is ready to take on the challenges of tomorrow. My generation would not have even dreamt of the opportunities and convenience of technology available in the country today. I am of the firm opinion that in the years to come the avenues available for your intellectual, emotional, cultural and professional development will multiply manifold in a new, strong Jammu and Kashmir and India”.

 Dr. Manmohan Singh was addressing the 5th Convocation ceremony of Sher-e-Kashmir University for Agriculture, Science and Technology of Kashmir in Srinagar today.He said, “I have had the opportunity to visit the beautiful state of Jammu and Kashmir every year in the past six years.  Like every other occasion, I am very happy to be here with you this time too”.

                       In his address Manmohan Singh said,” I am especially happy to be amongst the academicfraternity of Jammu and Kashmir. On any such occasion, I recall my early days as a teacher as well as a student. It is my belief that there is no profession nobler than teaching.  The development of our nation is to a large extent the responsibility of our teachers.  I salute the entire teaching fraternity today. Those engaged in imparting higher education often have to work in adverse conditions, which include insufficient funds, inadequate infrastructure and other difficulties”.

 Your institution is of great importance for Jammu and Kashmir in many ways. There is a lot of scope for improvement in the field of agriculture and horticulture in the state.  The Sher-e-kashmir University can contribute substantially in these areas,said Manmohan Singh.

 In recognition of its contribution and in view of its importance to the development of the state, the central government will provide a special grant of Rs. 100 crore to the university.  

 Manmohan Singh said, “Last month, I met  Dr. Shah Faisal, a young doctor from Kashmir.  His father was a teacher who lost his life to the violence in the state. Dr. Faisal has made the entire state proud by standing first in the Civil Services Examination. He received all his education in institutions of Jammu and Kashmir. His success is proof that the educational institutions in the state are no less than other educational institutions of our country. My best wishes are with Dr. Faisal. I also greet the other students from Jammu and Kashmir who have succeeded in the Civil Services Examination of the UPSC”.

 A bright future awaits these youngsters. I believe that they will inspire all of us to work for a better tomorrow. I expect many more such achievements from the students of the state.  I pray for a successful career for all of you.

However, I am also concerned that many youth fromJammu and Kashmir and especially from Srinagar feel disillusioned due to the lack of economic opportunities.  I can imagine the disillusionment of those who have received education in premier institutions like the Sher-e-Kashmir University and yet cannot find good employment. In cooperation with the State Government, we will make every possible effort to create adequate employment opportunities in Jammu and Kashmir.

The Governor and Chancellor of SKUAST,  N.N. Vohra presented the vote of thanks to Prime Minister and other dignitaries. He thanked the Prime Minister for announcing Rs. 100 crore grant and National Mission for Promotion of Saffron. He expressed the hope that SKUAST will efficiently and carefully spend the grant for the promotion and upgradation of various disciplines of the University.

            The Chief Minister,  Omar Abdullah who is also Pro-Chancellor of the University exhorted the oath to the passing out students. He took oath from the passing out students that they shall speak truth, discharge duties faithfully, work with devotion, do the good, promote agriculture, continue to seek knowledge, disseminate the research findings and keep the environment neat and clean. He wished God’s blessing, success and happiness to them.

            The Vice Chancellor of the SKUAST, Prof. Aftab Alam presented the 5th Convocation Report.

            The Prime Minister presented 12 gold medals to the toppers in Doctorate, Masters and Bachelors degree programmes.

            The Chancellor awarded certificates of Degree of Doctor of Philosophy to 34 candidates, certificates of Degree of Masters of Sciences to 108 candidates, certificates of Degree of Bachelor of Science in Agriculture to 55 candidates and certificates of Degree of Bachelor of Science in Forestry to 24 candidates. He also awarded certificates of Degree of Bachelor of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry to 120 candidates. He also awarded certificates of Merit for outstanding performance to 30 candidates. 

             The renowned Agriculturists Dr. Rajendra S. Paroda and  Hashmat ullah Khan were awarded degrees of Doctor of Science  Honoris Causa on the occasion.

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