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Friends 21 century is the century of knowledge. There has been paradigm shift in the
thinking of the people before and after independence. Let's remember Hon. Prime

Minister Shree Narendra Modi who is a very dear son of this distinct. Look at this
visionary leader who's striving very hard to take the country on the pinnacle of
development.
Friends, Convocation is a very pious occasion, on this day students holding their

degrees in hands are all set to embark on a new journey in the society. We have come
here to welcome them as social representatives. As I said earlier, youth has many
dreams. As this university provided education to them, now two things have come
together: knowledge and dream. Afterwards, you, as a youth, will see the reality. Thus,
there will be an amalgamation of three things: Dream, Knowledge and Reality. Often, the

realities are very harsh and dreams are only unreal. But to realize your dreams, to soften
realities, we need to add something to our personality. This 'something extra' will enable
the youth of Gujarat to display his zeal and enter with all its might and confidence in this
era of technology.

Friends, knowledge is essential to life. Lord Krishna has given as much importance to
knowledge as to karma. Our country is known as the sun of knowledge. This knowledge
unfolds the mysteries of the universe on one hand and on the other hand it teaches you
the art of living. Today, even the western countries are showing curiosity in India's

incredible legacy. Suddenly, everyone is interested in India. Even a social worker like me,
who is engrossed in public life, is starting to get curious as to when and where can our
spirituality and western science be fused. And if it happens, we will be the leaders of
tomorrow. We will be able to compete with tomorrow's challenges.

The University has accepted a novel role in preparing the youth of Gujarat. This youth
will show their latent potential in the face of giant corporates. This way, by virtue of their
latent talent, they will get accepted worldwide. Apparently, university only awards
degrees to students on convocation day, but in fact university, in its modern sense,

prepares the youth to cope with challenges in life. I have read the history and progress
reports about this university and I feel that this university has put in great many efforts
to develop skills and confidence in the youth. Both these qualities together, backed by
curiosity, will certainly help the youth to stand out in the world with their heads held high.

It is genuinely commendable that through its Ganpat VolunTeacher Mission, the

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