New Delhi, Aug 28: President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday inaugurated the Mahayogi Gorakhnath Vishwavidyalaya in Uttar Pradesh’s Gorakhpur. Governor Anandi Ben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath were also present at the event.
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that India has a glorious history in higher education.
“From the world’s first university at Taxila to the universities of Nalanda, Udantapuri, Vikramshila and Vallabhi, the tradition had faded for some time. But, our scientists, doctors and teachers have continuously influenced the world with their intellect and dedication. They have instilled in all of us confidence that our students are capable of carrying forward our ancient tradition of knowledge,” said the President.
President Kovind expressed confidence that Mahayogi Gorakhnath University would prepare knowledgeable students who would contribute to building a self-reliant, strong and healthy India, and further noted that this university would conduct employment generating courses keeping in view the need of the hour in addition to courses in Yoga, Ayurveda, medical education, higher education and technical education. (ANI)
