Modi addresses The National Education Summit(Video)

Gandhinagar, 10 January 2014

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi while inaugurating National Education Summit in Gandhingar today inspired the academicians to give their valued contribution in leading India as a global educator by enabling the Indian youths with education as an effective medium in this 21st century.’’

Mr. Modi said, ‘‘India is the country having the largest youth population. It holds a great heritage of knowledge and culture. The Gujarat government has organised this summit with a view to collectively deliberate over providing quality education which is in line with the need of the 21st century of knowledge.

Gujarat government has organized this two-day Vibrant Gujarat Education Summit with an aim to educating the Indian youths. More than 100 vice-chancellors from across the world and over 85 academicians along with 5000 delegates will participate in seven technical sessions of education. Moreover, as many as 75- research papers will also be presented during these sessions.

Gujarat Chief Minister has organized one-to-one meet with Italy’s ambassador and other participating as many as 16 national and international academicians in order to discuss over revolution in quality education.

For the first time Gujarat government has presented such education related ‘Digital Expo’ at Mahatma Mandir and Mr. Modi has inaugrated it.

Mr. Modi said, ‘‘There is an abundant scope for development in our country and so as the strength exists. And for sure we can achieve new heights if the people cooperate and unite in the process of development. He firmly expressed, ‘‘the young India has broad vision and they can initiate to adopt the best of the world.’’

On welcoming the experts heading from various countries, Chief Minister stressed upon to drive quality changes in the fields of education and similarly becoming a guide for the future generations.

Mr. Modi said that while many of the ancient civilizations have been rooted out from the surface of earth, in Indian civilization still exists glowingly. “This has happened owing to our ability to change with the time and to come out of all the adversities”, he said.

He said, ‘‘During the British rule, how Maculay had deceptively installed education system in India and scattered our great tradition of education. But the independent India, with modern changes in its education systems is able to create new energy not only on our motherland but also globally.’’

Mr.Modi suggested the need of an education system where students can pursue studies in their areas of interest. He also suggested giving Aptitude Certificates to students so that they can quench their thirst of knowledge in the field of their liking. He said, “there is no need to make a separate law for this in parliament but to change our approach towards education and character development.”

Mr.Modi underscored the importance of hard work in educational scenario.

He said the society needs development of man more than the development of robots. “A student can be truly capable only when he has a kind heart, intellectual prowess and life skills,” he said.

“What we need is trained youths having strong character and inclination for contribution in social development. Practical education and skills of research and innovations should be imparted to youths in order to achieve change’” he added.

Mr.Modi said that while information technology revolutionized man’s life in the later part of 20th century, it is environment technology( ET) which is going to influence the mankind the most. He stressed for expanding the scope of technological educaional in India.

“If the man is given the work of his liking, he would do it with his utmost ability. Gujarat has brought about drastic change in government work culture following this concept. The same can replicate in education field”, said Mr. Modi.

The Chief Minister expressed faith that India has potential to show a path of welfare to humanity using its demographic dividend.

Italy envoy Mr. Daniele Mancini, vice-chancellor of Delhi University Dr. Dinesh Singh, vice-chancellor of Mumbai University Prof. Rajen Welurkar, provost-vice-president of University of Buffalo Mr. Charles Zukoski, dean of University of Houstan Prof. Latha Ramchand gave their suggestions regarding education summit in the initial sessions. Education Minister Bhupendrasinh Chudasama delivered welcome address.