Jammu: Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha on Thursday said security forces are determined to dismantle the terror ecosystem, but society must also join the fight by standing against terror sympathisers.
“Terrorism poses a fundamental threat to peace and progress, and the people of Jammu and Kashmir have borne its brunt for more than three decades,” the LG said at a special convocation ceremony of the University of Jammu here.
“The security forces are determined to dismantle the terror ecosystem, but society, too, must join the fight and discharge its duties. It must stand against the terror sympathisers,” Sinha said according to an official press release.
“Society must actively counter terrorism because it is a multifaceted challenge. Society plays a critical role in recognising and reporting suspicious terror activities and countering radicalisation efforts,” he added.
Sinha said if society does not stand up strongly against terrorists, they will become an existential threat to it and destroy its stability, peace and progress.
“I want to request the enlightened people that it is the need of the hour to expose those who give shelter to terrorists and create extremist narratives. You must stand against such elements,” he said.
In his convocation address, Sinha underscored the importance of embracing change in the higher education sector.
He asked the faculty members to focus on skill-first curriculum, collaboration across disciplines and keeping pace with evolving trends to meet the demands of India’s economy and the society.
“There is a need to strengthen research infrastructure and its focus on outcomes by exploiting cutting-edge technologies. Artificial Intelligence is a reality today, not a technicality, and the sooner we accept the need to create a balanced blend of technology and human faculty, the more we will be able to adapt ourselves to modern transformation,” the LG said.
According to an official press release, the LG gave five “fundamental guiding principles” to the students for their life journey: “First, never forget humility, hunger to learn, and work ethics to succeed in life. Your degree will open the door of opportunity for the first time but it is your talent, determination, dedication, reskilling and willingness to adapt to change that will ensure endless opportunities in future.
“Second, be kind and compassionate. Skills get you hired but it is your character and your ideals that ensures that you grow in life. In your journey Sanskar, Integrity, Reliability and Trust will define your career more than any other credentials.
“Third, never stop learning in your life. The professional world rewards those who are adventurous and ever ready to learn, experiment, adapt, and turn mistakes into mastery.
“Fourth, do not believe but be curious. It will help you to tread a new path and mentor coming generations.
“Fifth, be resilient and flexible in re-skilling yourself. Always remember that if you have hunger for learning then the whole world will become a university campus and it will help you in transforming ideas into solutions,” the LG said.
The LG congratulated the University of Jammu for its contribution to the country’s educational landscape.
He also extended his felicitations to the women students for their excellent academic performance across the subjects.
