I am delighted to participate in the launch programme of registration of birth by the Registrar General and Census Commissioner. I congratulate the efforts of this organization for making intensive efforts for promoting the registration process.
DYNAMICS OF DEVELOPMENT
Second Green Revolution and Beyond
I am indeed delighted to participate in the twenty-first Convocation of the Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, the first university in India to blend technology with agriculture. I congratulate the graduating students for their academic excellence. My greetings to the Vice Chancellor, professors, teachers and staff members of the University for shaping the students as scientists, technologists and researchers and above all as enlightened citizens of the country.
Core competence and National Development
I am delighted to confer the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development to Sir Shridath Ramphal, the former Secretary General of the Commonwealth. We all know that Sir Ramphal has served with great distinction on numerous international commissions that addressed global issues. His role as an ardent internationalist striving for increased global cooperation and improved global governance is well known and the award of this prize is a fitting recognition of his invaluable contribution towards developing world.
Ramanujan: A continuing source of inspiration
RURAL PROSPERITY: CHALLENGES
I am indeed delighted to participate in the inaugural function of the Seva Nilayam of the Rashtriya Seva Samithi (RASS). The concept of empowering rural population is indeed very important. I am happy to know the various initiatives of Rashtriya Seva Samithi which is operating in three states, namely, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Orissa. It has its presence in over 2000 villages employing 3700 volunteers.
Nation Building - The Role of Universities
DYNAMICS OF DEVELOPMENT
I am indeed delighted to be in this divine campus for participating in the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Sri Venkateswara University. I take this opportunity to congratulate all those who have contributed in promoting excellence in educational standards of this University during last five decades. The University has made significant contribution in enhancing the higher education level of the people in the Rayalaseema region.
