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Noida, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel said on Tuesday that universities should also cooperate in the field of primary and secondary education and work towards eliminating problems like malnutrition.
An official statement said that Patel was speaking at the Vellady session of the two-day 99th annual meeting of the ‘National Conference of Vice Chancellor’ organized by Indian universities at Amity University at Noida Campus.
Speaking on the occasion, the Governor said, “Many universities around the world are doing excellent work in their respective fields, but their contribution should not be limited to higher education only.”
He stressed that universities should also cooperate in the field of primary and secondary education and work towards eliminating problems like malnutrition, as it will create the foundation of national development.
The governor said, “The responsibility of higher educational institutions is not only to provide education, but they should ensure access to clean drinking water, health and sanitation facilities.”
“Skill development and training is the imperative of today,” he said.
The Governor emphasized women empowerment and said, “Women should be given equal opportunities. Working for zero poverty should be our goal.”
Patel said that a memorandum of understanding signed with various universities of the world should not be limited to papers only, but they should also become a medium for the exchange of real knowledge and experience in the interest of students.
The founder president of Amity Education Group, Dr. Ashok, thanked the Governor for his “inspirational guidance”. He said, “Today, the whole world is looking towards India and our aim is to make India a global superpower by the year 2047.”
AIU President Professor Vinay Kumar Pathak said, “We consider ourselves lucky that the Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Anandiben Patel is present among us today. He has always inspired us to bring innovation and improvement in the higher education sector.”
The statement said that Gautam Buddha Nagar District Magistrate Manish Kumar Verma, Noida Authority CEO Lokesh M and other dignitaries were also present.
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