New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu on Thursday joined the 100th Annual Day celebrations of Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), reminding students that education must go beyond academics to “foster character, creativity and critical thinking”.

Addressing the gathering, Sandhu said, “The strength of any institution lies in its people. The faculty, with their scholarship and dedication, have played a critical role in maintaining academic standards.”

He said institutions of higher education must not only impart knowledge, but also cultivate the ability to think creatively, adapt to change, and act with integrity.

“The linkage between knowledge and practice becomes particularly important in fields such as commerce and economics, where theory must constantly engage with evolving realities,” he said.

In recent years, we have seen new opportunities emerge in areas such as digital finance, entrepreneurship, data analytics, and global trade. At the same time, complex challenges are grappling the world today, he said.

Preparing students to navigate this environment requires a combination of academic depth, practical exposure, and ethical grounding, he said.

The L-G said India today stands at a significant juncture. “With a rapidly growing economy, expanding global engagement, and ongoing technology transformation, the demand for skilled, responsible, and innovative individuals has never been greater,” he said.

“As Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji often emphasises, education must go beyond academics to foster character, creativity, and critical thinking,” he said in his social media post on X.

Founded in 1926 by Sir Shri Ram, this iconic institution has nurtured generations of leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs and professionals who have contributed significantly to the growth of Bharat and Delhi.

In a message on X, the L-G said, “Congratulations to the faculty, students, and alumni of @SRCCOfficial on this historic occasion. As SRCC embarks on its second century, I am confident it will continue to serve as a bridge between innovation and responsibility, contributing meaningfully to the vision of a #ViksitBharat and a #ViksitDelhi.”

“It was especially meaningful to revisit the SRCC campus and recall my earlier visits, both as a student and in 2016. In today’s rapidly evolving economic landscape, institutions like SRCC play a vital role in shaping future-ready minds,” he said.

–IANS

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