President of India graces first convocation of Central Sanskrit University
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2024-03-15
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Central Sanskrit University, New Delhi
केंद्रीय संस्कृत विश्वविद्यालय, नई दिल्ली
केंद्रीय संस्कृत विश्वविद्यालय, नई दिल्ली
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This report summarizes the events of the inaugural session of the first convocation of Central Sanskrit University held on March 7, 2024, in New Delhi. The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, graced the occasion and delivered an inspiring address. She highlighted the importance of Sanskrit in preserving India’s rich cultural heritage and promoting national unity. The President noted that Sanskrit has strengthened many Indian languages and plays a crucial role in nurturing cultural pride. She applauded the university’s efforts towards women empowerment, particularly the equal participation of boys and girls among the gold medal winners. Emphasizing moral values, she encouraged students to remain truthful, ethical, and duty-bound. Union Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan expressed gratitude to the President and Prime Minister for their support in promoting Sanskrit through NEP 2020. He described Sanskrit as a language of both tradition and progress and appreciated the university’s role in integrating Sanskrit with Ayurveda and implementing NEP reforms.
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Droupadi Murmu, Ayurveda integration, President of India, Indian philosophy, unity in diversity, women empowerment, first convocation