resource development, economic vitality and scientific capabilities to focus on the issues facing the poor, Rajasthan Governor Margaret Alva today said.
"The areas of engineering, technology, medicine and basic sciences have to move hand in hand to achieve the goals of development, while higher educational institutions must prepare youths to play a creative role in service to humanity," she said.
Alva was addressing the convocation function of the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) at Pilani in Jhunjhunu district.
A total of 992 graduating students of first degree, higher degree and PhD programmes were awarded degrees. BITS Vice- Chancellor Prof B N Jain presided.
