Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) President Draupadi Murmu on Monday underlined the need to strengthen curiosity among the youth so that they can keep pace with the rapid changes taking place in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Speaking at the seventh convocation of Himachal Pradesh Central University here, the President underlined that the youth have immense potential for development and they are the most important link to fulfill the resolve of a developed India.
“We have to strengthen the curiosity and desire to learn among the students to prepare them to face the challenges of the 21st century because today we are in the fourth industrial revolution and new areas like artificial intelligence and machine learning are emerging rapidly .
“The pace and magnitude of change is immense and as a result, the technology and required skills are changing very rapidly,” Murmu said.
He said, at the beginning of the 21st century no one knew what kind of skills people would need in the next 20-25 years and similarly, many existing skills would no longer be useful in the future.The focus should be on what to learn and how to learn, he said.
He said, when students learn freely without any stress, their creativity and imagination take flight and they innovate, find solutions to problems and learn with curiosity.
Calling upon the youth to dedicate themselves to the country, the President said, "Youth have immense potential for development and they are the most important link in fulfilling the resolve of a developed India."
Murmu also had a message for teachers.
Education should be such that it makes students self-reliant and builds their character and personality.He said that the aim of education is to create awareness among students about their culture, tradition and civilization and the role of teachers is very important in this regard.
He said, "The scope of work of teachers is not limited to teaching only and they have the responsibility of building the future of the country."
Congratulating the students, the President said, "I am told that the girls have overtaken the boys in getting gold medals, which is very commendable as they have made a mark with their efforts."
On the occasion, Murmu also presented an honorary doctorate degree to Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla.
Later, Murmu offered prayers at the Chamunda Devi temple near Dharamshala.The President is on a five-day visit to Himachal Pradesh from May 4 to 8. She is staying at the Rashtrapati Niwas near Mashobra, about 14 km from Shimla.
On Tuesday she will offer prayers at the Sankat Mochan and Tara Devi temples, stroll on the Mall Road, enjoy a cultural evening at the Gaiety Theater and attend a dinner in her honor at the Raj Bhavan.
Speaking at the seventh convocation of Himachal Pradesh Central University here, the President underlined that the youth have immense potential for development and they are the most important link to fulfill the resolve of a developed India.
“We have to strengthen the curiosity and desire to learn among the students to prepare them to face the challenges of the 21st century because today we are in the fourth industrial revolution and new areas like artificial intelligence and machine learning are emerging rapidly .
“The pace and magnitude of change is immense and as a result, the technology and required skills are changing very rapidly,” Murmu said.
He said, at the beginning of the 21st century no one knew what kind of skills people would need in the next 20-25 years and similarly, many existing skills would no longer be useful in the future.The focus should be on what to learn and how to learn, he said.
He said, when students learn freely without any stress, their creativity and imagination take flight and they innovate, find solutions to problems and learn with curiosity.
Calling upon the youth to dedicate themselves to the country, the President said, "Youth have immense potential for development and they are the most important link in fulfilling the resolve of a developed India."
Murmu also had a message for teachers.
Education should be such that it makes students self-reliant and builds their character and personality.He said that the aim of education is to create awareness among students about their culture, tradition and civilization and the role of teachers is very important in this regard.
He said, "The scope of work of teachers is not limited to teaching only and they have the responsibility of building the future of the country."
Congratulating the students, the President said, "I am told that the girls have overtaken the boys in getting gold medals, which is very commendable as they have made a mark with their efforts."
On the occasion, Murmu also presented an honorary doctorate degree to Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla.
Later, Murmu offered prayers at the Chamunda Devi temple near Dharamshala.The President is on a five-day visit to Himachal Pradesh from May 4 to 8. She is staying at the Rashtrapati Niwas near Mashobra, about 14 km from Shimla.
On Tuesday she will offer prayers at the Sankat Mochan and Tara Devi temples, stroll on the Mall Road, enjoy a cultural evening at the Gaiety Theater and attend a dinner in her honor at the Raj Bhavan.
