Balasore, Feb. 4 -- Emphasising the transformative role of higher education, President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said that universities must serve as catalysts for inclusive growth, innovation and social transformation, helping to shape a sustainable and equitable future rooted in human values. Addressing the convocation ceremony of Fakir Mohan University in Balasore, the President said institutions of higher learning have a special responsibility to nurture critical thinking, ethical leadership and research that addresses both local and global challenges.
Highlighting India's rich intellectual heritage, President Murmu said the country's scriptures and ancient manuscripts are repositories of vast knowledge and wisdom. Beyond poetry and li...