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            materialized. We need to start such R and D centers where researchers get easy access
            to  resources,  state-of-the-art  laboratories  required  to  conduct  research  and  do

            innovations. Even engineering and science college should possess one such laboratory
            where a reflective and dedicated student can promote any novel idea that may enter
            his/her mind and, by finding something new, can get it patented.
            Friends, do you know what is the problem today? The problem today is that of getting

            employed.  Universities  should  share  dialogues  with  the  government  reflecting  on
            issues  like  where  and  how  the  youth  can  be  employed.  I  am  glad  that  you  have
            understood the industrial developments taking place in the state and the country under
            the visionary leadership of Anilbhai and Ganpatbhai. Besides, you may be aware that
            recently on his visit to Japan, honorable prime minister has signed an MoU with Japan's

            Maruti company to start Japan India Institute of Manufacturing at many places in India
            so as to hone the skill of the youth of India. The only such institute in Gujarat has been
            established  at  Ganpat  University.  Bhoomi-Pujan  ceremony  has  just  finished  and
            construction is underway. It is gratifying to know that this step, this beginning, this
            initiative by Ganpat University will surely act as a trailblazer for other universities to
            follow. Through such training centers, this university is training the students in precisely

            the same way in which industries expect the employees to be. It's a matter of pride for
            me to say that this university ensures the employees develop essential skills to meet
            industrial requirement. It is imperative, in this way, to club education with employability
            and I congratulate Ganpat University wholeheartedly for pioneering in this matter.

            The  mantra  of  Ganpat  University  is  Vidyaya  Samajotkarshah  which  means  Social
            Upliftment through Education. It's indeed a unique slogan. Today, there has prevailed a
            kind of void, a disconnect between society's problems and higher education. I wish
            Ganpat  University  comes  to  fore  in  addressing  the  issues  like  suicide  and

            unemployment, economic empowerment and cleanliness growing rampant in today's
            youth. I wish that the youngsters of today ponder over such issues and make every
            possible effort to accomplish the long-term objective of the university.

            Friends,  Gujarat  has  achieved  many  exceptional  feats  of  development  under  able
            leadership of Shri Narendrabhai Modi. Today, I would like to particularly highlight some
            of its accomplishments in the field of higher education. Because it is from among you
            only that tomorrow Gujarat will get quality educationalists, Scientist, office-bearers,



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