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President Murmu Urges Youth to Cultivate Scientific Temper at GNDU Convocation

President Droupadi Murmu graced the 50th convocation of Guru Nanak Dev University in Amritsar, emphasizing that India's future relies on youth with a scientific temper and spirit of service. Her two-day visit to Punjab and Rajasthan includes attending another convocation at NIT Jalandhar and a religious event in Jaipur. Security measures were heightened, with Amritsar and Jalandhar declared no-fly zones during her visit. Concurrently, the President recently received credentials from the ambassadors of Austria, Trinidad and Tobago, and the United States at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Key Points: President Murmu at GNDU Convocation, Stresses Scientific Temper

  • Murmu attends GNDU convocation
  • Calls for scientific temper in youth
  • Visit includes NIT Jalandhar event
  • High-security no-fly zones declared
  • Receives credentials from foreign envoys
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Amritsar: President Murmu attends convocation at Guru Nanak Dev University, calls for scientific temper among youth

President Droupadi Murmu addresses Guru Nanak Dev University convocation, highlighting the role of youth with scientific temper in India's future.

"The future of India depends on young people who possess a scientific temper, act responsibly and serve selflessly. - President Droupadi Murmu"

Amritsar, January 15

President Droupadi Murmu attended the convocation ceremony of Guru Nanak Dev University in Amritsar, Punjab, on Thursday.

The President said that the future of India depends on young people who possess a scientific temper, act responsibly and serve selflessly. She urged higher education institutions to inculcate these values in their students.

In a post on X, the Rashtrapati Bhavan said, "President Droupadi Murmu graced the convocation ceremony of Guru Nanak Dev University at Amritsar. The President said that the future of India depends on young people who possess a scientific temper, act responsibly and serve selflessly. She urged higher education institutions to inculcate these values in their students."

President Droupadi Murmu is on a visit to Punjab and Rajasthan from January 15 to 16 to attend various events. She was the Chief Guest at the 50th Golden Jubilee Convocation of Guru Nanak Dev University in Amritsar.

On January 16, the President will attend the 21st convocation ceremony of Dr BR Ambedkar National Institute of Technology (NIT), Jalandhar, where she will confer degrees on 1,452 students. During the event, she will also inaugurate a high-mast National Flag and two Centres of Excellence for Cyber Security and 5G and Beyond.

In view of the President's visit, Amritsar and Jalandhar have been declared no-fly zones for all kinds of drones, aircraft and helicopters.

Later, on January 16, President Murmu will attend the 1008 Kundiya Hanuman Mahayagya, organised by the Ramanand Mission, in Jaipur.

Meanwhile, on Wednesday, President Droupadi Murmu received credentials from several foreign envoys at Rashtrapati Bhavan, including Robert Zischg, Ambassador of the Republic of Austria, the envoys of Trinidad and Tobago and the United States of America.

In a post on X, the Rashtrapati Bhavan said, "President Droupadi Murmu received credentials from Mr Chandradath Singh, High Commissioner of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago; Dr Robert Zischg, Ambassador of the Republic of Austria; and Mr Sergio Gor, Ambassador of the United States of America, at Rashtrapati Bhavan."

Meanwhile, on Wedesnday President Droupadi Murmu received credentials from Robert Zischg, the Austrian Ambassdor to India. The President also recieved the credentials of the envoys of Trinidad and Tobago and the US at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

In a post on X, the Rashtrapati Bhavan said, "President Droupadi Murmu received credentials from Mr Chandradath Singh, High Commissioner of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago; Dr Robert Zischg, Ambassador of the Republic of Austria; and Mr Sergio Gor, Ambassador of the United States of America, at Rashtrapati Bhavan."

- ANI

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Priya S
It's heartening to see the President at GNDU. Her emphasis on selfless service alongside scientific thinking is the perfect balance for nation-building. More power to our students!
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Aman W
While the message is good, I hope our universities get the funding and autonomy to actually foster this scientific temper. Often the syllabus is outdated and there's too much rote learning. The intent needs to be matched by action.
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Sarah B
As an educator, I completely agree. Critical thinking and questioning are skills we need to prioritize in our classrooms. Glad the President highlighted this.
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Karthik V
The schedule is packed! From a university convocation to a Mahayagya in Jaipur. Shows the diverse fabric of our country. Wishing her a safe and successful visit.
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Nisha Z
Inaugurating Centres for Cyber Security and 5G at NIT Jalandhar is a forward-looking step. This is exactly the kind of infrastructure our tech students need. 👍

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