The Vice President of India, Shri M. Hamid Ansari has congratulated the University of Delhi on its 94th Foundation Day, here.
The Vice President said that since its foundation in 1922, with 750 students from three colleges, it has grown into one of the largest universities in India and the University has maintained a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research and has become a role model for other universities in the country. He further said that the academic distinction of the University has attracted the most eminent scholars and the most talented students.
The Vice President said that as one of the premier institutions of the country, the University of Delhi has to play its role of a neutral assembler of talent; that of an unmatched idea factory where the passion, creativity and idealism of young minds can be applied to meeting the transitional needs of our society, polity and economy.
Following is the text of the Vice President’s message:
“It gives me great pleasure to send my congratulations to the Vice Chancellor, faculty, staff and students on the joyous occasion of the 94th foundation day of the University of Delhi.
Since its foundation in 1922, with 750 students from three colleges, it has grown into one of the largest universities in India with more than five lakh students in both the regular and non-formal education programs. The University has maintained a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research and has become a role model for other universities in the country. The academic distinction of the University has attracted the most eminent scholars and the most talented students who have gone on to make significant contributions to the society.
Universities today have the role of equipping a new generation with skills and research output to meet the economic and social demands of society. In addition to this, especially as the pace and complexity of our global society increases exponentially, they have the responsibility of building new institutions of civil society, encouraging and facilitating new cultural values, and training and socializing the youth.
As one of the premier institutions of the country, the University of Delhi has to play its role of a neutral assembler of talent; that of an unmatched idea factory where the passion, creativity and idealism of young minds can be applied to meeting the transitional needs of our society, polity and economy.
As the Chancellor of the University, I take immense pride in your achievements and wish to commend the efforts of the faculty and students of the University. May your success continue to inspire you to ever greater heights. I wish you all the very best for the future.”