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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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