Utkal University Platinum Jubilee Celebrations: Odisha CM Urges Students to Dream Big and Contribute on Global Scale

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today urged the students to dream big and contribute on a global scale.

Addressing the gathering at the valedictory function of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of Utkal University here on Sunday, the Chief Minister said, “Our students must be able to dream big, and contribute on a global scale. As Gandhiji had said, you have to be the change, you want to see in society”.

The Chief Minister attended the function along with President Ram Nath Kovind.

Speaking on the occasion, Naveen said, “Students and teachers are the soul of any educational institution. A healthy relationship between teachers and students is essential for any institution to scale new heights. Together you can bring about the desired academic excellence and add glory to the institution”.

The real objective of education should be to develop innovative ideas, leadership quality and broaden the outlook of the students, so that they can utilize their talents for the wellbeing of humanity, the CM said.

He said, “Students should not just learn to make a living, they should be able to make a life. We want our new generation to be entrepreneurs both — economic and social entrepreneurs”.

“Utkal University is an institution of eminence not only in Odisha but also in the entire country. Let us work together to take our Utkal University to new heights of glory”, the CM added.