President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said the world today is moving from the phase of women’s development to women-led development as she said their participation in literature, culture, dance and music has been remarkable.
She was addressing the 25th convocation of Berhampur University in Odisha’s Ganjam district.
The president noted that about 45000 students are getting education in Berhampur University’s Postgraduate Departments and its affiliated colleges.
“It is heartening to note that more than 55 per cent of students are girls. Not only this, 60 per cent of the gold medal winners are girls and half of the researchers, who received doctoral degrees today are also girls. It is an excellent example of gender-equality,” she iterated.
The convocation is not just a celebration of receiving degrees; she said adding that it is also a celebration to recognize their hard work and success.
This opens doors to new dreams and possibilities. Getting a degree is not the end of education. Students should have a passion for learning throughout their life, she said, urging the students to use their knowledge and wisdom not only for themselves but also for others. She further added that they should also think about nation building.
Speaking on the occasion, the President also said that the southern region of Odisha has a very important place not only in the history of Odisha, but also in the history of India. This land is rich in education, literature, arts and crafts. Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja and Kabisurya Baladev Rath, sons of this region, have enriched Odia as well as Indian literature through their writings. This land has also been the birthplace and workplace of many freedom fighters, martyrs and public servants.