Coaching classes not temples of knowledge, says VP Jagdeep Dhankhar
Press Trust of India | February 20, 2024 | 12:45 PM IST | 1 min read
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar was addressing the convocation ceremony of the Indira Gandhi National Open University.
NEW DELHI: Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday cautioned students that coaching classes are an example of "status quo" rather than true intellectual exposition and reminded them that innovation comes from thinking differently.
He also said that students today must think beyond competitive examinations to get a position in the government and explore other opportunities, which are now available aplenty. Addressing the convocation ceremony of the Indira Gandhi National Open University in the capital, Dhankhar advised the youngsters to let go of doubts and insecurities and instead use the mind as a parking place for great ideas.
Also read IGNOU January 2024 ODL admission registration extended to February 29; FLIP courses
He emphasised the importance of cleaning the mind daily, eliminating negativity and executing good ideas without fear. Dhankhar highlighted that innovation often comes from thinking differently and challenging the status quo, such as coaching classes. He said coaching classes are a "status quo" rather than true intellectual exposition or temples of knowledge.
The vice-president pointed out how individuals who enter the civil service are now exploring new areas such as setting up start-ups or engaging in agriculture and marketing.
Follow us for the latest education news on colleges and universities, admission, courses, exams, research, education policies, study abroad and more..
To get in touch, write to us at news@careers360.com.
Quick Watch
]Next Story
]Featured News
]- No guidance, no time: TET exam prep leaves teachers scrambling to balance studies alongside full-time jobs
- ‘Weaken universities’: Bihar teachers on month-long protest against plan to bring colleges under govt control
- ‘Have seen 8 suicides’: Why hundreds of IIT Delhi B.Tech students are protesting over Rishikesh Kumar’s death
- ‘Cover-up, conflict of interest’: Visva Bharati prof files RTI, VBUFA says facts buried in disciplinary cases
- University of Southampton Delhi to launch 30 courses over next decade, expand to STEM, health, arts: Provost
- Maharashtra’s draft coaching regulation law based on Kota-like centres, will harm small classes: Association
- ‘Cancel admissions’: Jamia Millia students allege lower rank-holders given seats over toppers, protest
- MGR Medical University releases faculty data of 13,000 teaching staff after TN group’s transparency push
- ICAR DDG: ‘NEP rollout priority; multiple entry-exit option helps bring students back to BSc agriculture’
- Removing deprivation points from admissions will change JNU’s character, make it elitist: Professor