The Education Minister said that "the magnificent temples of Tamil Nadu are wonders of the world as well as reminders of the fact that India was the cradle of civilisation. Tamil Nadu is also a land blessed with great knowledge diversity and the motto ‘Think Merit, Think Transparency’ furthers this legacy."
Education Minister calls for emphasis on all Indian languages, Knowledge Systems to create global citizens
Union Education and Skill Development Minister Dharmendra Pradhan attended the 36th Convocation of Sastra University in Thanjavur. Minister of State for I&B, Fisheries Animal husbandry and dairying, Shri L Murugan also graced the event.
While speaking at the event, Pradhan also congratulated Chancellor Prof. R Sethuraman for his passion to provide quality higher education during the last four decades at Thirumalaisamudram. He said that "SASTRA as a temple of learning has justified its name and demonstrated excellence in the field of knowledge."
He also expressed his happiness to know that Sastra University is also foraying into humanities and liberal arts courses. "These are equally important branches of studies, especially at a place like Thanjavur and Tamil Nadu which is renowned for its spectacular art, architecture, music and culture," he added.
The Education Minister said that "the magnificent temples of Tamil Nadu are wonders of the world as well as reminders of the fact that India was the cradle of civilisation. Tamil Nadu is also a land blessed with great knowledge diversity and the motto ‘Think Merit, Think Transparency’ furthers this legacy."
Pradhan further said that "we have inherited a great civilisational legacy from our greats like, Charaka, Sushruta, Aryabhatta, Bhaskaracharya, Nagarjuna and Thiruvalluvar. Indian Knowledge Systems today have become more relevant than ever, especially in providing solutions to current global challenges."
He said that "India as a civilisation as a critical role in the next 25 years and students have a significant role to play in conserving and promoting our civilisational legacy as well as in advancing Indian Knowledge Systems for global welfare."
"Sastra University must also become a torchbearer of NEP 2020," he added. He further highlighted that NEP 2020 with its futuristic outlook and rootedness in Indian ethos and with its emphasis on Indian languages is a philosophical document to create global citizens. It lays great emphasis on Indian languages and Indian Knowledge Systems.
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