Rashtrapati Bhavan : 07.11.2012

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee urged the youth of Chhattisgarh to learn from the ideals of Swami Vivekananda and equip themselves in every possible way to contribute to the development of the State. He was addressing the students at Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama at Narayanpur in Chhattisgarh today (November 7, 2012).

The President stressed that education which was embedded in the values of peace, tolerance and humanity was relevant to both society and the economy and was the best antidote for violence, intolerance and inequality. He urged the students not to miss the opportunities which came their way.

On the occasion, the President laid the foundation stones of two 500 - seat Hostels of the Tribal Welfare Department and an also that of an Industrial Training Institute Building of Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama. He also handed over the keys of eight buses to Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission, Narayanpur. Besides, keys of five bicycles were also handed over by the President to the students.

This release issued at 1620 hrs.

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