35th convocation ceremony of IGNOU
Empower youth with knowledge, skill : Governor
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, April 26 2022:
Governor La Ganesan has categorically stated that the youth of the country should be equipped with the right knowledge, skill, wisdom and dedication as they are the engine of growth.
While addressing the 35th convocation ceremony of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Regional Centre, Imphal at Asha Jina Complex, North AOC, today, La Ganesan said that the youth should be encouraged to come up with innovative ideas to find solutions to every problem.
He also said that India is one of the youngest Nations in the world with around 65 per cent of the total population under the age of 35 .
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"Our vision should be to make India Numero Uno in the world," he added.
While acknowledging that IGNOU is a university for catering to the educational needs of prospective learners through open and distance mode, La Ganesan said that it is commendable and praiseworthy that the university is providing affordable education to the underprivileged students.
IGNOU offers free education to jail inmates.
The Governor further stated that IGNOU opened three study centres at Moreh, Kakching and Thoubal recently.
The study centre particularly at Moreh serves the educational needs of international students since the town is located on the international border, the Governor said and lauded IGNOU for its services.
While congratulating the students, the Governor said that convocation is a special occasion which means much in the lives of students.
The Governor distributed degree, diploma certificates to the students in the ceremony.
Regional Director, IGNOU RC Imphal, Dr SJ Neethirajan also spoke on the importance of IGNOU in imparting education to all sections of the society.
Altogether 1,239 students completed their degree, diploma and certificate programme this year.