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ITANAGAR: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K T Parnaik on Thursday urged the higher educational institutes in the state to adopt a multiple mode of ‘education and skilling’ of students to enable enhancement of job opportunities. Gracing the 21st convocation of Rajiv Gandhi University at Rono Hills, he said that the Centre has now come out with the National Education Policy-2020, which weaves a comprehensive futuristic vision and makes concrete pragmatic stipulations. It highlights the need for full equity and inclusion as the cornerstones of all educational decisions to ensure that all students are able to thrive in the education system, as the governor pointed out.
Parnaik added that the fundamental principles enumerated in the NEP 2020 are that it will guide the education system and individual institutions, incorporating rootedness and pride in India and its rich, diverse, ancient, and modern culture, knowledge systems, and traditions. He said that it further envisions an education system rooted in Indian ethos that contributes directly to transforming India, that is, Bharat, sustainably into an equitable and vibrant knowledge society by providing high-quality education to all and thereby making India a global knowledge superpower. “The vision of the policy is to instill among the learners a deep-rooted pride in being Indian, not only in thought but also in spirit, intellect, and deeds, as well as to develop knowledge, skills, values, and dispositions that support responsible commitment to human rights, sustainable development, and global well-being, thereby reflecting a truly global citizen,” Parnaik said.
The governor also underscored the requirement of special emphasis on education in human values, saying that value-based education must be included in the development of humanistic, ethical, constitutional, and universal human values, which will enhance acceptance of cultural diversities and generate respect for others. Congratulating the graduating candidates, the governor said that as future educated leaders in their chosen sphere of profession, they will have tremendous opportunities for their growth and progression. He advised them to create a new work culture that would adhere to values, ethics, and morals in a world that is besieged with several conflicts and concerns.
Parnaik also called upon the graduating students to contribute towards the cause of society, state, and nation. He called upon the RGU fraternity to resolve to play their vital role in developing character through education. “It must strive to achieve global benchmarking given the vastness and diversity of the global village we live in today,” he added. As many as 6186 undergraduate and 969 postgraduate degrees were awarded on the occasion, besides 28 M.Phil. and 120 PhD degrees.
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