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"Allamal Insana Malamyalam" (Teach the man that which he knew not) this is some what, which give us an enthusiasm to assent towards the success. “India will become the best destination for the most talented scholars, scientist and investors where none feels alienated, if our youth’s power and energy gets channelized properly”. This is the thought of our Former President of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. Dr Kalam was addressing the 58th Annual Convocation of Aligarh Muslim University where he and his fellow Chief guest Mr Azim Premji,wipro chief was conferred honorary D.Sc. degree by the same University. Dr. Kalam also stressed the need for developing infrastructure in the rural areas through provisions of urban amenities in rural areas and said that it can be achieved by the three connectivities physical, electronic and knowledge leading to economic connectivity.
According to him the number of provision of urban amenities in rural areas is estimated to be 7000 and educational institutions can participate in evading road map for development of these facilities in their region. Dr. Kalam also pointed out that the vision of 2020 can be achieved through quality resource backed with value system derived from our civilizational heritage.Former President of India Dr. Abdul Kalam also administered a ten-point oath to the students of the Aligarh Muslim University.Mr. Premji in his acceptance speech urged the students to learn to lose and also to enjoy wining. Evening in defeat, one must not lose the lesson. For him excellence is not an act but a habit one must also remember problem also carries solution.Presenting Annual Report, Professor P K Abdul Azis informed that 2008 is being celebrated as a year for the academic rejuvenation of the University and the faculty members are submitting projects that would bring at least 200 crores by way of external funding. This year a number of new courses, including MD in Psychiatry MDS, M.Tech. and Post-graduate diploma in Nanotechnology were introduced. The University has decided to launch a media center comprising community radio and TV. The Department of Mass Communication has started three camera studio recently. Internet services are being provided on optical fiber bone and its bandwidth is being upgraded to 8 mbps. Highlighting the academic achievements of the last year, professor P K Abdul Azis that 190 Ph.D. degrees were awarded and 1406 Post graduate and 296 graduate students got their degrees. The University also intends to organize a World Alumni Meet in October to raise funds for the modernization of the campus. AMU Chancellor, former Chief Justice of India, A M Ahmadi presided over the function. On the occasion 55 gold and 135 silver medal were awarded, according to the Controller, professor Mohd. Irfan more than 4500 degrees were awarded. Professor V K Abdul Jaleel, AMU Registrar extended the vote of thanks. Aligarh Muslim University has conferred an honorary degree of D Sc (Honoris Causa) to former president A P J Abdul Kalam and Wipro chief Azim Premji, with a grand manner, on the eve of its memorable celebration of 58th Annual convocation day. APJ Abdul Kalam and Azim Premji was delivering the 58th Annual Convocation of the Aligarh Muslim University as a Chief Guest.
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