Union I&B Minister Manish Tewari inaugurating an Indoor Shooting Range in Govind National College, Narangwal (Ludhiana).
Ludhiana, April 6, 2013: Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari has underlined the need for change of mindset and perception amongst students towards agriculture, which is the backbone of country’s economy.
Delivering the convocation address in Govind National College, Narangwal in District Ludhiana today, Tewari said the rural colleges should introduce such inspirational courses aimed at encouraging youths towards agriculture, which would help diversification in the sector. He said private educational institutions working in the rural making are making a handsome contribution in the field of higher education. He said that a majority of the students can ill afford hefty fees for pursuing professional courses and private institutions working on non-commercial basis have a greater responsibility on this count.
Tewari awarded degrees to 260 students and also awarded scholarships and stipends to brilliant and needy students. Such stipends had been sponsored by various donors including NRIs of the area. The Minister also announced a grant of Rs.5 lakh for the development of the college.
The I&B Minister also promised Central help for setting up a Media Education Centre in the college. He asked the management to send the proposal and promised its early clearance. Tewari had earlier granted Rs. 5 lakh to this college from his discretionary quota.
Earlier, Tewari inaugurated an Indoor Shooting Range in the college which has been built with a grant of Rs. 50 lakh from the University Grants Commission. The college Principal Dr. Hardiljit Singh Gosal and the Chairman of the College Management Committee Pritpal Singh Grewal presented an award of honour to Tewari.
On this occasion, senior leaders Malkit Singh Dakha, Pawan Dewan, Jasbir Singh Jassi Khangura and Jagpal Singh Khangura were also present.
Union I&B Minister Manish Tewari inaugurating an Indoor Shooting Range in Govind National College, Narangwal (Ludhiana), being presented an award of honour by the college authorities and awarding degrees to the students. Students' gathering is also seen.