LG Sinha tells students to create opportunities for themselves instead of looking for them

AI can provide speed, but humans must determine direction.

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 14 (STC): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha in his address at the first convocation of the Cluster University of Jammu said that the students graduating in this first convocation are the pioneers of the traditions of the university; he congratulated all the graduates, gold medalists and their parents.
The Governor of Tamil Nadu, Shri Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar also attended the function.
The Lieutenant Governor particularly praised the girl students and pointed out that 130 out of 163 gold medals were won by girls. He said that when girls are given opportunities, they not only achieve prominence but also redefine the meaning of ‘success’.
He said that the gold medals they have achieved are a sign of confidence for the coming generations. “Girls are writing new chapters of success in the higher educational institutions of Jammu and Kashmir,” Sinha said.
He highlighted the scholarly heritage of Jammu and Kashmir and pointed out that great personalities like Maharishi Kalhan, author of ‘Raj Tarangani’, Maharishi Abhinav Gupta, and Sufi poets Yogini Lalishwari and Sheikh ul Alam promoted harmony and search for truth among different religions.
He said that these graduates are carrying forward a tradition of learning that is more than a thousand years old. The Lieutenant Governor said that India is going through a historic period of transformation and is emerging as one of the largest and fastest growing economies in the world, with a national commitment to build a ‘Developed India’ by the year 2047.
He mentioned the country’s digital public infrastructure, unprecedented growth in the space sector, research and innovation, and increasing investment in quantum technology, artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, green energy and biotechnology. He said, “Building a developed India by 2047 is our national commitment. By then, many of you will be at the peak of your careers. Therefore, ‘Developed India’ is not just a slogan for another generation; rather, it will be the essence of your life’s achievements. It will be a symbol of your career success, and will prove to be the biggest goal and achievement of your lives.”
The Lieutenant Governor said that there are now about 22,300 startups and 135 ‘unicorns’ (companies valued at more than $1 billion) in India. He added that many of these founders hail from small towns, reflecting the fact that access to opportunities and entrepreneurship has truly become democratized. “Society will benefit when youth connect farmers to markets, women’s ‘self-help groups’ transform into employment-generating institutions, and engineers develop low-cost medical devices for remote areas,” he said.
“Technology tells us what we can do, while humanities teach us what we should do. The nation needs historians as well as engineers, and musicians as well as scientists,” Sinha said. “If we want to strengthen the intellectual capital and capacity of society, we need musicians as well as scientists.” For this, the younger generation should be ready to struggle with unwavering determination.”
He also gave three practical tips regarding internships. First, instead of just looking for an opportunity, offer a well-researched solution to a challenge faced by a company; make yourself so effective that the team misses you in your absence; and choose internships that teach something new. Regarding artificial intelligence (AI), he said that the relationship between AI and humans will not be one of competition, but of partnership. He pointed out that AI will change the way we work, but it will remain the job of humans to set the purpose of work. Manoj Sinha also pointed out that artificial intelligence (AI) can provide new answers based on old knowledge, but the courage to explore new questions will remain with humans. He said, “AI will have the speed and data, but humans will provide the direction, empathy and the courage to ask new questions. Artificial intelligence should be guided by civilized principles, values ​​and accountability, and its development should be based on human well-being rather than mere profit and productivity.” On this occasion, the Lieutenant Governor also offered five points (pledge) for the students. First, never stop learning; create opportunities instead of just looking for them; uphold integrity and ethics; help those who come after you; and show love for the nation through your actions.
He said, “Your degree is not the end of your journey, but the first step in the beginning of a new journey. I believe that today’s skills may become irrelevant in ten years, but the habit of continuous learning will never be irrelevant. Therefore, make the acquisition of knowledge a permanent part of your nature.” Sinha said, “Knowledge without character is meaningless. Therefore, do not aim to simply ‘top’, but become a person who has the courage to speak the truth, the determination to do the right thing, and who treats every human being with dignity and respect.”
Manoj Sinha further said, “The future awaits you. Move forward with courage. Let compassion and sensitivity take place in your heart. Hold the light of knowledge in your hands and embark on a new journey of life. I say again that in the future, technology will expand, but the responsibility of giving a new meaning to this future will lie with human intelligence and youth like you.”
On this occasion, the Vice Chancellor of Cluster University of Jammu, Prof. K.S. Chandrashekhar presented the university’s report.
(Straight Talk Communications)