Vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar (Picture credit: X) NEW DELHI: Vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday expressed concerns about the commercialisation of education during his visit to Jiwaji University in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. He unveiled a statue of Jiwajirao Scindia, the former ruler of the Gwalior state during British rule, and addressed students, stressing the importance of education as a service.Dhankhar appealed to businesses and organisations to invest in education through corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds.”I appeal to industry, trade, business and corporates and their associations to take a policy decision to pool their CSR funds to bring about institutions and nurture them because investment in education is not only for the present but also for the future and assures our growth to be transformed from incremental to vertical,” he said.The vice president stressed the need for quality education for all while cautioning against its commercialisation.”But it is a matter of concern. It is for thought and brainstorming. Let us ensure that there is no commercialisation of education. Education is a service. We should take it with the spirit of service,” Dhankhar said.He also stressed the rapid advancements in technology and the role of educational institutions in research and adaptation to these changes. Dhankhar commended the government’s new education policy, stating it would safeguard the nation’s future.”New age technology, which can be defined as artificial intelligence, internet of things and machine learning, has been changing quickly. It is bringing changes in us (our lives),” he said.The vice president reflected on the past difficulties in accessing services like telephones and passports, contrasting them with present-day advancements. He noted that young people now have more opportunities to showcase their talent, unlike earlier times when corruption or favoritism often overshadowed merit.Dhankhar also encouraged students to visit Parliament to witness its functioning.The event was attended by Madhya Pradesh governor Mangubhai Patel, chief minister Mohan Yadav, and union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. During his visit, Dhankhar also inaugurated the Geological Survey of India Geoscience Museum and toured the Jai Vilas Palace in Gwalior.
‘Take it with the spirit of service’: VP Jagdeep Dhankhar expresses concern over commercialisation of education | India News
