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the ocean are also essential for a healthy ecosystem.

You all must be ready to shoulder a higher responsibility than would be expected at a
similar age in many other professions. You should possess the leadership qualities
necessary to guide your team members, often under challenging circumstances. As
a merchant navy officer, you should display special qualities to cope with the
demands of the profession such as spending several months away from home and
living in proximity with other crew members. I am certain that you already possess
all these qualities and are fully capable to take up your future assignments. I once
again congratulate degree recipients and extend my best wishes to you. May you
have the strength to weather the storms that life throws in your path! May you bring
glory to your alma mater and our great nation.
I sincerely appeal to all the graduates, come let us all join hands in shaping India’s
maritime Sector and bolster the nation’s endeavors to build a strong, inclusive and
self-reliant India. Let every effort of ours be towards strengthening India’s position as
a leading global maritime player that boosts peace, progress and prosperity for the
whole world.

I’ve come here to invite you to join hands from tomorrow on India's journey of
progress forward on the path of development.
In the field of higher education Gujarat is progressing rapidly towards a micro
revolution. Amid such transforming times it is truly inspirational to see your progress
and your unique capacities. I wish that the same will give you an impetus in reaching
heights of success in your life. This era belongs to you-the youth.
Always strive hard to establish peace and prosperity and see to it that people live in
harmony. I earnestly wish that when you leave this pious atmosphere and enter
society, you will outshine others with your character, your hard work and your desire
to serve the nation.

Cherish the freedom, the independence, the hope, the diversity. Respect these
aspects, guard them fiercely. Be proud of the nation, of the university, of your job, of
yourself. Make your parents and loved ones proud of you even as you realize your
ambitions.

With this, once again, I thank the organizers, Shri Ganpatbhai and his team all the
very best.
I wish all of you almighty's blessings in each of your endeavors.

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