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Graduates as Architects of Viksit Bharat 2047: VP Radhakrishnan's Convocation Call

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed the 30th Convocation of Pondicherry University, describing graduating students as the architects of Viksit Bharat 2047. He urged them to pursue valuable and ethical knowledge, drawing from the ancient Tamil text Naladiyar to highlight the limits of time. The VP also inaugurated the Mahakavi Subramania Bharati International Convention Centre and unveiled a statue of the legendary poet, paying tribute to his revolutionary ideas and love for Tamil and Bharat. He emphasized that a developed India by 2047 will be achieved through the integration of knowledge, character, and social service.

Key Points: VP Radhakrishnan: Graduates are Architects of Viksit Bharat 2047

  • Exhortation to graduates for nation-building
  • Citing ancient Tamil wisdom on knowledge
  • Inauguration of Bharati International Centre
  • Tribute to poet Subramania Bharatiyar
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Graduating students are architects of Viksit Bharat 2047: VP Radhakrishnan

VP Radhakrishnan urges graduates to build Viksit Bharat 2047 with knowledge, ethics & service at Pondicherry University's 30th convocation.

"Viksit Bharat@2047 will be realised through the integration of knowledge, character, and service. - Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan"

Puducherry, Dec 29

Vice President and Chancellor of Pondicherry University C. P. Radhakrishnan on Monday exhorted graduating students to shoulder the responsibility of nation-building, describing them as the architects of Viksit Bharat@2047.

Addressing the 30th Convocation of Pondicherry University, Radhakrishnan drew from the ancient Tamil text Naladiyar and reminded students that while knowledge is limitless, the time available to acquire it is limited.

He urged graduates to discern and absorb what is valuable, ethical, and meaningful from the vast ocean of information.

The Vice-President also inaugurated the Mahakavi Subramania Bharati International Convention Centre on the University campus.

On Monday, Radhakrishnan began his two-day visit to Puducherry, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, said an official.

As part of his engagements in Puducherry, the Vice President inaugurated the Senior Secondary Block of Petit Seminaire CBSE School, a statement said.

The Vice President appreciated the school's commitment to holistic education and value-based teaching, built upon its 181-year legacy.

Highlighting education as the only imperishable wealth, the Vice President urged students to pursue knowledge with depth, integrity, and social responsibility.

He observed that Viksit Bharat@2047 will be realised through the integration of knowledge, character, and service.

Lt. Governor of Puducherry K. Kailashnathan, Chief Minister N. Rangasamy, and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.

Radhakrishnan also unveiled the statue of Mahakavi Subramania Bharatiyar at the Bharatiyar Memorial in Puducherry.

He paid rich tribute to the legendary poet who awakened a nation with fearless words, revolutionary ideas, and boundless love for Tamil and Bharat.

Expressing deep pleasure, the Vice President said it was a matter of great pride to unveil the statue of Bharatiyar on the very soil where Mahakavi Subramania Bharati lived for nearly a decade with free thought and creative brilliance.

Recalling Bharatiyar's years in Puducherry, the Vice President noted that the poet immersed himself deeply in philosophical inquiry and the pursuit of wisdom, a period widely regarded as the golden age of modern Tamil literature.

- IANS

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Arjun K
"Education is the only imperishable wealth" - this line hit home. While the vision for 2047 is grand, I hope the focus remains on creating quality education accessible to all, not just in convocation speeches but in policy and funding. The foundation has to be strong.
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Rohit P
Great to see the honour for Mahakavi Subramania Bharatiyar in Puducherry. His words still inspire. Integrating that spirit of fearless inquiry and love for the nation with modern education is exactly what we need. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
As someone who has studied in India, the emphasis on "value-based teaching" and "social responsibility" alongside academics is crucial. It's what shapes character. Hope more institutions follow this holistic model.
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Vikram M
The responsibility is huge on the youth. But speeches are one thing, creating actual opportunities is another. We need more job creators, not just job seekers, to build that developed India. The ecosystem for entrepreneurship needs equal focus.
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Kavya N
Lovely to see our ancient Tamil literature being quoted on such a platform! Naladiyar has timeless wisdom. And inaugurating a centre in Bharatiyar's name in Puducherry is perfect. Our cultural roots and future aspirations must go hand in hand. 🙏

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