Progressive education fronts V-C's I-Day address
Times of Bennett | Updated: Aug 15, 2023 16:54
By Pranavi Ambati
Vice-Chancellor Dr Prabhu Kumar Aggarwal and
Taking the podium, Aggarwal reminded the student body that it must never take freedom for granted. “We have gathered here today to commemorate the spirit of freedom that has guided our journey towards the progress we have attained today. As we celebrate our freedom fighters and their admirable courage, let us also reflect upon the
Highlighting the transformation that India has witnessed since the momentous night of declaring Independence, Aggarwal shared his insights on the outlook each
With social empowerment as the goal today’s youth must achieve tomorrow, Aggarwal congratulated the faculty at
In her first formal address as the new
Emphasizing the need for student’s to be proactive in their academic year ahead, Dr. Sinha used ‘earnt bread’ as a metaphor for freedom, driving home the point that students must not look at freedom as a bestowed gift, for it can lead to a sense of entitlement. She expressed her will for all Bennettians to do their part in contributing to society, a practice that needs to begin right from classroom level, up to society.
“Freedom is not just political independence, but also about pushing the barriers of human achievement. It is your energy, passion and determination that will shape the future of this country,” she added, expressing her ideals of how students must view their duty unto society.
In this aspect, education has a paramount role, for with the right approaches and guidance, students will begin to see themselves as having
(The writer is a Semester III student of BA Journalism and Mass Communication programme)
