By Chandan Singh | Page 3 News Worldwide | New Delhi
New Delhi: A 53-member student delegation from Tamil Nadu, accompanied by five faculty coordinators, met Vice-President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan at the Vice-President’s House in New Delhi under the seventh phase of Yuva Sangam, an initiative launched by the Ministry of Education under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB) programme.
The interaction provided an opportunity for students from different parts of Tamil Nadu to engage with the Vice-President and gain insights into national unity, India’s civilisational heritage and the vision of a developed India by 2047.
Addressing the students, the Vice-President urged them to remain vigilant against misinformation and misleading propaganda, uphold the values of patriotism and national unity, and contribute meaningfully towards building a developed and progressive India. He encouraged the young participants to respect the nation, appreciate its rich civilisational heritage and become responsible citizens committed to the vision of Viksit Bharat.
In a special gesture, the Vice-President presented each student with a Tamil-translated book on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, along with a chocolate. The gesture was warmly appreciated by the students and added a personal touch to the interaction.
Reinforcing the importance of a healthy and responsible society, the Vice-President also joined the delegation in taking the ‘Say No to Drugs’ pledge, encouraging the young participants to support the vision of a drug-free India.
Welcoming the gathering, University of Delhi Vice-Chancellor Professor Yogesh Singh highlighted Yuva Sangam’s role as a transformative national initiative promoting national integration, cultural exchange and mutual understanding among young people from different states.
He also explained the significance of its five dimensions, known as the 5Ps — Paryatan, Parampara, Pragati, Paraspar Sampark and Prodyogiki — in fostering an understanding of India’s cultural diversity and strengthening the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.
The delegation was led by Professor K. P. Singh, Nodal Officer, Yuva Sangam Phase-VII, University of Delhi. Members of the university’s Yuva Sangam Phase-VII Core Team, along with officials from the Ministry of Education and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), were also present.
The programme was coordinated by Professor Charu Kalra, a member of the Yuva Sangam Phase-VII Core Team at the University of Delhi.
Among the distinguished participants were Professor Balaram Pani, Dean of Colleges, University of Delhi; Professor Shyama Rath, Member Secretary, AICTE; Shreyansh Mohan, Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Education; and Naresh Kumar Grover, Director, AICTE.
Several college principals and academicians also accompanied the delegation, including Professor Hemchand Jain, Principal, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College; Professor Gurmohinder Singh, Principal, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College; Professor Harindri Choudhary, Principal, PGDAV Evening College; Professor Hans Raj Suman, Joint Director, Gandhi Bhawan; and Professor Manoj Kain, Principal, PGDAV College, along with other faculty members.
