Mangaluru, December 28 (MExN): Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya recently asserted that “empowering people with education is the great job one can do for his country. It’s only through education a nation can achieve something admirable and stand unique.” He was speaking at an interaction session organized by Indian National Fellowship Centre (INFC) and North East People's Association, Mangaluru (NEPAM) in association with Alva’s Education Foundation on Monday at SDM Law College Seminar Hall, Mangaluru. Education, electricity and employment are the three E's of present inevitable concept of development, the Governor added, according to a press release. “North East is a cultural mosaic of various ethnic groups having its own unique history, culture, language, identity. What is worrisome and in fact matter of great concern is that this unique cultural heritage of the region has not even become partially recognized by the rest of the country. So, attempts are made to flourish cultural diversity of this country,” Acharya stressed. He called upon the students to build samruddh, swachh, nirog Bharat with participative democracy. He also highlighted central government schemes, which he said are more people oriented and developmental motives. Meanwhile, the Governor noted, “No job is considered superior or inferior; every job is dutifully done with honesty.” India, he pointed out, represents a staggering amount of human potential, yet too many of them are trapped in poverty, with few opportunities to learn or earn a decent living. He strongly condemned the traditional system of conventional degrees offered by universities, making students more dependent. Later in the session, Christmas cake was cut and students of Alva’s College sang Christmas carol in the backdrop of Christmas celebration. North East students from Alva’s, Aloysius, SDM and many more institutions in the city participated in the interaction session. Nitte University Vice-chancellor Ramananda Shetty, SDM college of Management Director Dr Devraj, spouse of PB Acharya, Kavitha Acharya, NEPAM Vice-president John Lalmuanawma, Advisor Christy D'Souza, PRO Chiheuding Khate, Alva's Education Foundation Managing Trustee Vivek Alva were also present.
