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Climate change impacting Himachal's ecology too: President
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IANS | 19 Apr, 2023
President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday expressed concern over climate
change impacting the ecology of the Himalayan region, including Himachal
Pradesh.
In her address, after presenting gold medals
to 10 students, including seven women, at the 26th annual convocation of
Himachal Pradesh University in a simple but impressive function held
here, she said that since its inception in 1970, the varsity has played a
very important role in the field of higher education.
The alumni
of this university have left their mark in various fields, including
arts, medical, judiciary, sports, social service, politics and
administration.
The President said the climate of Himachal
Pradesh attracts people from across the world, and this region of the
Himalayas is rich in fauna and flora.
"But climate change is
affecting the ecology of this region also. It is need of hour to move
forward together towards the goal of sustainable development while
conserving the rich natural heritage of the state. Therefore, it is the
duty of institutions like Himachal Pradesh University to promote
research and innovation keeping in mind the needs of the local community
and the ecological challenges of the region and contribute in
eco-friendly development."
She said it is the fundamental duty of
every citizen to develop scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of
inquiry and reform. She told the graduating students that while entering
a new phase of life they should connect their individual goals with the
national goals and contribute to the development of the country by
marching forward in their chosen fields.
A total of 99 students
were given PhD degrees, including 59 women and 40 men, and 111 gold
medals were presented to 34 men and 77 women.
Congratulating the
degree holders and gold medalists, Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, the
Chancellor of the university, said it was a matter of pride that this
convocation ceremony was organised in the presence of President Murmu.
He
said it was an important occasion in the life of the students studying
in this institution, when they were starting the journey of life to give
it a practical form after completing their formal education.
Congratulating
the university authorities, the Governor said it was a matter of pride
that the National Assessment and Accreditation Council have once again
granted 'A' grade accreditation to this university.
Expressing
concern over the illegal trade of drugs in Himachal Pradesh, he said
there was a need to launch a mass movement against this menace by taking
students and youth along with them.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder
Sukhu greeted the students for their achievements in education and said
that it was a moment of happiness that President Murmu had arrived in
"Dev Bhoomi" Himachal Pradesh and graced the convocation function.
He
said Himachal Pradesh University was his alma mater and recalled the
memories of his student life. He also highlighted the rich history of
the university and said many laurels had been brought to the state by
its students in various fields.
The Governor honoured the
President by presenting a Himachali cap and shawl, while the Chief
Minister presented her a memento on the occasion.
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