VP congratulates students of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agriculture Sciences and Technology on their convocation; conveys regret for inability to attend due to adverse weather conditions
Articles 370 and 35A had been obstacles to democratic governance, says the Vice-President
Collective effort of the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary have facilitated the abrogation of Article 370- VP
With Article 370 no longer part of our Constitution, Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee's dream has been translated into reality - VP
Development has been totally delinked from partisan interests in Jammu and Kashmir, highlights the VP
People of J&K were handicapped due to their ecosystem, their situation has transformed today- VP
Vice-President cautions against politics being allowed to become a deterrent to progress
Five parameters or ‘Panchatantra’ fundamental to growth of any country- peace, equality of law, transparency in governance, ecosystem favouring meritocracy, empowerment of women, outlines VP
Vice-President inaugurates the Biotech Startup Expo on “Emerging Startup Trends in North India” in Kathua today
Vice-President of India, Shri JagdeepDhankhar lauded the collective role played by the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary in the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A of the Constitution, underscoring these provisions as ‘obstacles to democratic governance’. What had been intended as a temporary provision of the Constitution had gone on to become detrimental to the nation, said the Vice-President, creating an ecosystem that had handicapped the people of the region.
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Highlighting the affirmative steps being taken by the government in the region, Shri Dhankhar noted that sections of society in Jammu and Kashmir who had earlier been denied their rights and benefits under government schemes, now have a greater voice in governance and are witness to a transformed scenario. With Article 370 no longer being part of the Constitution, Dr.Syama Prasad Mookerjee's dream has been translated into reality, said the Vice-President.
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Addressing the inauguration of the Biotech Startup Expo on “Emerging Startup Trends in North India” in Kathua today, the Vice-President outlined five parameters or ‘Panchatantra’ that are fundamental to the growth and progress of any nation- peace and stability, equality of law, transparency and accountability in governance, an ecosystem that favours meritocracy, and empowerment of women- all of which, he said, are ground realities in India today.
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Stressing on the fifth parameter, Shri Dhankhar drew attention to the opportunities that have opened up for the women of Jammu and Kashmir, with the availability of property rights following abrogation of Article 370, in addition to the rights conferred by the Nari Shakti VandanAdhiniyam.
Abrogation of Article 370 and the enabling initiatives taken by the government in Jammu and Kashmir have resulted in “development being completely delinked from partisan interests”, said the Vice-President. Recognising that every individual has a right to participate in politics, the Vice-President cautioned that politics must not be allowed to become a deterrent to progress.
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Expressing his appreciation for the nation’s progress in the domain of biotechnology, the Vice-President made special mention of India’s position as the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem, having a greater number of unicorns than China. Highlighting the extent of India’s internet penetration and its great number of digital transactions, Shri Dhankhar also emphasised upon the importance of nurturing a robust research ecosystem for the progress of the country.
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In his address, the Vice-President also congratulated the graduating students and awardees of the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology, Jammu, whose 8th Convocation Ceremony he was scheduled to attend earlier in the day. Shri Dhankhar conveyed his regrets for his inability to attend the event owing to adverse weather conditions. The flight had to be rerouted through Pathankot prior to the event in Kathua, owing to the deteriorating weather situation.
Union Minister of Science and Technology, Dr.Jitendra Singh, Secretary, Department of Biotechnology, Dr. Rajesh Gokhale, Secretary, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Dr. N. Kalaiselvi and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.
