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President Droupadi Murmu Nation
Knowledge is only

that which is used for

the betterment and

upliftment of humanity

The journey of the National Institute of
Science Education and Research (NISER)
is just a few years old. In such a short
time, it has carved a niche in the world of
education. This institute is moving forward
by uniting the values of logic and the
tradition of science. President Droupadi
Murmu, who attended the 13th convocation
of this institute on July 9, said that
meaningful education and knowledge are
only that which are used for the betterment
and upliftment of humanity. The President,
who was on a tour of Odisha from July 6 to
9, also attended many other functions…...

ather of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi has
Fdefined seven social sins, one of which is President Droupadi Murmu was
compassionless science, that is, promoting science on a visit to Odisha from 6 to 9 July
without sensitivity towards humanity is akin to
sinful acts. While attending the 13th convocation n On 6 July, the President attended the function
of the National Institute of Science Education organized on the 96th death anniversary
and Research (NISER) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, of Utkalmani Pandit Gopabandhu Das in
President Droupadi Murmu advised the students Bhubaneswar.
that they should always remember this message of n On 7 July, President Droupadi Murmu visited Puri
Mahatma Gandhi. While addressing the students, to witness the Gundicha Yatra (Rath Yatra) of
the President expressed confidence that wherever Lord Jagannath.
they work, they will achieve the highest level of n On 8 July, the President visited the Udayagiri
excellence in their field. She hoped that along with Caves and interacted with students of Bibhuti
achievements in their field, the students would also Kanungo Arts and Crafts College and Utkal
discharge their social duties with full responsibility. University of Culture.
Students are always expected to see their n Apart from this, on 8 July, the President
knowledge as a social enterprise. Also, they will use inaugurated the Brahma Kumaris Divine Retreat
it for the development of society and the country. Centre at Haridmada village near Bhubaneswar
President Droupadi Murmu told the students that and launched the 'Lifestyle for Sustainability'
sometimes they may go through such a phase campaign.
when their patience is tested but they should never n On 9 July, the President attended the 13th
be disappointed. She advised the students to convocation of the National Institute of Science
always remember that development in fundamental Education and Research in Bhubaneswar.
research proves to be extremely beneficial in other
fields as well.

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