VP Dhankhar Encourages Students to Champion Peace and Progress

GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 21st Feb.
 In a significant exchange aimed at fostering global collaboration and academic discourse, a delegation of students from Nalanda University, representing 11 countries including India, met with Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, at the Parliament House in New Delhi today.

The meeting was facilitated by an invitation extended by the Vice-President during his previous visit to the esteemed institution.

The diverse delegation encompassed students hailing from Bhutan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Myanmar, Laos, Nepal, Argentina, Kenya, Thailand, and Uganda, underscoring the university’s international appeal and its role as a hub for cross-cultural exchange and learning.

Reflecting on his visit to Nalanda University on September 29, 2023, during his inaugural trip to Bihar, Vice-President Dhankhar recalled the institution’s rich history and its enduring legacy as a beacon of knowledge and enlightenment.

He urged the students to uphold and expand upon this legacy, encouraging them to strive for excellence in their academic pursuits.

Accompanying the delegation were three esteemed faculty members of Nalanda University: Dr. B.C. Ambika Prasad Pani, Dr. Pooja Dabral, and Dr. Tosabanta Padhan, who provided valuable insights and guidance to the visiting students.

During the interaction at the Parliament House, the Vice-President emphasized the pivotal role of the students as custodians of peace, progress, and sustainable development.

He underscored the timeless contributions of Indian civilization to global thought and encouraged the students to embody these principles in their academic endeavors and beyond.

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