Governor said, under the remarkable initiative of the Prime Minister and the Chief Minister, Dhanamanjuri University (DMU) is striving for the promotion of higher education
KRC TIMES Manipur Bureau
Imphal: On his maiden visit after assuming office as Vice President of India, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar visited Manipur. On board a special Indian Air Force flight, Vice President along with his wife Dr.(Mrs.) Sudesh Dhankar landed at Bir Tikendrajit International Airport in Imphal this afternoon where he was accorded a warm welcome by Governor of Manipur Anusuiya Uikey, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh and Minister of State for External Affairs & Education R.K. Ranjan Singh among other dignitaries.
Speaking at an interaction programme with the faculty and students held at the auditorium of Dhanamanjuri University in Imphal, Vice President said, although Manipur is strategically located, the State is famous for its beauty in diversity, art & culture, sports and many other fields.
He said, there has been a remarkable impact in the field of sports as the State has produced a number of sportspersons who had contributed significantly for the country. Manipur has been the home for polo and also the State is gifted with a huge potential of medicinal plants.
He continued that with a deep vision for the North East by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a number of developmental programmes have been introduced under Act East Policy and there has been a phenomenal change in the region. He said, air, rail and road connectivity have been improved and the region is emerging as a new destination for tourists.
Stating that India is rising as never before, Dhankar said, in these years of Amritkal, youths are the warriors and all should contribute for making India the most developed nation by 2047.
On New Education Policy (NEP)-2020, Vice President said, it is not a political policy but a national policy which aims for bringing up youths to the highest level and definitely it will be a game changer.Under the policy, education system has been formulated for skilling youths targeting their potentials to different areas and it will allow students to fully explore their potentials.
Stating that nation first should be the vision, he said, our nationalism is beyond compromise. He said, students should always believe in their aptitude and they should have their own dreams.
