Itanagar, March 19 -- Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General (Retd) KT Parnaik on Tuesday said that education is not merely the acquisition of a degree; it is the cultivation of minds, the nurturing of talents and the shaping of character.

He said that it is through innovation, research and development that the person can bring positive transformation in society and address many of its problems, including poverty, disease, unemployment and hunger. The Governor said this while gracing the 8th Convocation of Arunachal University of Studies (AUS) at Namsai. He presented the PhD degrees and gold medals to the university toppers. On the occasion, 667 undergraduate and 19 post graduate degrees were awarded. Congratulating the graduating students,...