Vicharamanthan: Invest more in Education: CNR Rao

                

Investment in education lacking: Prof. CNR Rao

“Long term success of India will depend on investment in education,” said Bharat Ratna Prof. CNR Rao as he stressed on the importance of education while addressing a gathering at Kristu Jayanti College on October 8, 2015.

Prof. Rao was giving an expert lecture on “Doing Science in India” for the Silver Jubilee edition of Vicharmanthan, an interactive session with global and Indian visionaries. The event has seen a many eminent personalities over the years including former President Late Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam who spoke at the inaugural edition.

Prof. Rao observed that India’s investment in education is two percent of the total GDP which is very less in contrast with countries like China and South Korea which invest eight per cent of their GDP in education sector. He stressed on research on the frontiers of science, saying the “research done by little people in little labs is what changes the face of science.” He warned that if India does not invest enough in science and education within the next few years, it will be left behind.

Taking his academic career as an example, he guided the students on the route to success among a crowd like that of India. He said that he chose a field of research that not many had taken up. Citing examples from the life of Michael Faraday, he showed that “anyone from any background can do great things.” He further said that two of his best students were from the poorest of backgrounds. He further exhorted the students to inculcate values such as time management, simplicity and selflessness. He expressed his view that India has lost the value of time, and cautioned that the future of India depends upon what we do in the next 10 to 15 years.

Taking the renowned musician, Bismillah Khan’s life as an example, he illustrated the value of simplicity in the midst of greatness. He further urged the students to be selfless saying that selflessness leads to fearlessness, and those who are fearless are the ones who run this world.

The other dignitaries on the dais were Rev. Fr. Josekutty PD, Principal, Kristu Jayanti College; Fr. Augustine George, Vice Principal; Fr. Lijo P Thomas, Financial Administrator; Prof. Aloysius Edward J, Dean, School of Management; Dr. Calistus Jude AL, Dean, Faculty of Sciences and Dr. Elcey CD, Head, Department of Life Sciences.

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Reference:
Balan, A., & Caleb, J. (2015, October 19). Investment in education lacking: Prof. CNR Rao. In Kristu Jayanti College. Retrieved from http://glimpses.kristujayanti.edu.in/KJCnews/glimpses/volume_1/issue_17/stories/story_main.php