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A Well Educated Population, Equipped with Relevant Knowledge, Attitudes & Skills is Essential for Economic and Social Development in this Century-Vice President Vice President Addresses at Golden Jubilee Celebrations of R.V. College of Engineering at Bangalore

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Last Updated : Jan 07 2015 | 12:20 AM IST
The Vice President of India Shri M. Hamid Ansari has said that Education is a critical tool for developing a modern economy, a just society and a vibrant polity. It provides skills and competencies for economic well-being and social mobility. Education strengthens democracy by imparting to citizens the tools needed to fully participate in the governance process. It also acts as an integrative force in society, imparting values that foster social cohesion and national identity. Addressing at the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the R.V. College of Engineering (RVCE) at Bangalore, Karnataka today, he said that a well educated population, equipped with the relevant knowledge, attitudes and skills is essential for economic and social development in this century.

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First Published: Jan 06 2015 | 12:20 AM IST

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