Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday called upon students to adopt a broader vision that serves society, humanity, and the nation, rather than pursuing narrow or self-centered goals. Addressing the 156th Founders’ Day celebration of Sherwood College in Nainital, Uttarakhand, he emphasised the importance of nationalism, quality education, and youth leadership in shaping the future of Viksit Bharat.
“Don’t have a narrow goal. Don’t have a self-centered goal. Have a goal for the society, for humanity, for the nation,” the Vice President told students, highlighting that only those who give back to society are remembered by history.
Stressing the importance of unconditional nationalism, Dhankhar said, “We must always put the nation first. Bharat, with over 5,000 years of civilisational depth, deserves nothing less.”
He described education as the greatest equaliser, calling it a divine gift that ensures equality and justice. Urging parents not to pressure children into chasing wealth or power, he said such stress could stifle the emergence of scientists, thinkers, and leaders.
Reflecting on Sherwood College’s rich legacy, the Vice President recalled iconic alumni such as Param Vir Chakra awardee Major Som Nath Sharma, Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, and actor Amitabh Bachchan, stating that their achievements form the foundation and responsibility of current students to set new benchmarks.
On India’s global rise, Dhankhar noted the nation’s exponential economic growth, rapid infrastructure development, and increasing global influence over the past decade. “India is no longer a nation of potential—it is a nation on the rise. Viksit Bharat is not our dream; it is our destination,” he asserted.
He also urged the youth to harness India’s demographic dividend, with 65% of the population below 35 years, and become agents of change in a fast-transforming world shaped by technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain.
Highlighting India’s global leadership, he concluded by reminding students of the G20 message India shared with the world: “One Earth, One Family, One Future.”
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