At the seventh convocation of Raja Mansingh Tomar Music and Arts University in Gwalior, Governor Mangubhai Patel urged students to take Indian art and music to a global stage, emphasizing their role in society and nation-building.
During the ceremony held at the Dattopant Thengadi Auditorium of Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Agricultural University, Governor Shri Mangubhai Patel awarded degrees and gold medals to students. He emphasized the importance of Indian classical music and art in society and nation-building, stating that they are not merely a means of entertainment but also serve to purify the body, mind, and soul. He urged students to pursue research, innovation, and new discoveries in the field, contributing to India's vision of becoming a developed nation and Vishwaguru by 2047.
Governor Shri Patel stressed that education becomes meaningful when imbued with cultural sensitivity. He encouraged students to use their knowledge and abilities to support the upliftment of talented children and those from remote, rural, poor, and disadvantaged communities. He also emphasized the need to preserve and promote folk music and traditional art forms that are gradually disappearing amid technological progress.
Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (Independent Charge) Shri Dharmendra Singh Lodhi urged students to contribute with determination to building a prosperous future for the country, advising them to embrace modernity while remaining rooted in their heritage and upholding human values that connect people.
Shri Atul Kothari, National Secretary of the Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas, urged students to maintain a lifelong spirit of learning and strengthen their character, describing it as the true measure of an individual.
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