Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan addressed the eighth convocation ceremony of the National Institute of Technology, Meghalaya, today.
While congratulating the graduates on successfully completing the programme and highlighting the importance of adopting a strategy for providing quality education to all, he said, “Knowledge is infinite. Hence, education can never really end. You have the opportunity to learn at every stage of your life. And I remain hopeful that you shall always have an open mind for that. The transition from students to professionals you must utilize your knowledge and skills for Meghalaya’s development and contribute to the cause of nation building. We thrive in a completely competitive world where knowledge has been at the centre stage.”
He added, “The need of the hour is to adopt a strategy of rapid economic growth while ensuring an equitable and quality education to all. Undoubtedly, we have the potential to establish our leadership. The need is to implement necessary changes to develop our education system as per the global standard and need.”
Pradhan also opined that the country has taken a giant leap in the right direction under the BJP in the form of the National Education Policy 2020.
“After more than three decades we now have the National Education Policy with us, which is a visionary document of the 21st century. It has been introduced to bring out each student’s capability, universalize education, build capacities and transform the learning landscape of the Indian education system. The policy provides a lot of scope for the students of all backgrounds and aptitude. It empowers the students with the power of choice,” he said. “I am sure that with further implementation of the policy in its entirety, we shall witness a massive transformation of our educational landscape in quick time.”
