Corruption, crime and caste systems are haunting our nation like ghosts. The nation cannot progress unless and until we destroy these evils and this great task of destroying these evils has to be done only by the youth of this nation, said Supreme Court former judge Shivraj V Patil.
Speaking after inaugurating the convocation programme Shivraj V Patil targeting the elected representatives said that they should remember that they have come to power only due to the people and it is their duty to serve the people.
“Only when the President to Panchayat members understand this, Corruption can be curbed,” he said adding that each and every citizen of the country should introspect and question themselves as to what they have given back to the nation so far.
He called upon the students to live in today, which is a reality and work hard for future success.
Speaking on educational scenario existing in the country, he said that investment on education can never be a waste.
“Development of the nation depends a lot on education,” he said. Stressing on the importance of private run education institutions he said that the standard of education in the country has undoubtedly increased due to the competition between the private run educational institutions. Taking AIT College as an example, he said, “with the combination of good administrators, committed staff members, motivating parents and disciplined students, education institution can find success.”
He said that student life is very valuable because it is during this phase of life that individuals learn a lot, not only about academics but also about various aspects of life.
“Wasting time during this golden phase will do good to none. With hard work, sincerity and humanity they can grow as great personalities one day,” he added. Karnataka State Open University Chancellor Prof K S Rangappa said that technical education has been playing great role in the development of the nation.
Winner
K R Deepashri who won first rank with 11 gold medals from Visvesvarayya Technical University was honoured with gold medals and certificate. Other rank holders of the college were also felicitated during the occasion. Certificates were distributed to final Semester students during the send off function. Gunanath Swamiji of Adichuchanagiri Mutt Shringeri branch, College administrative board members Sanna Siddhegowda, Sanna Thammegowda, K Mohan were present.