Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday underscored the need for inclusive, value-based education, stating that learning should go beyond employment and serve as a tool for social responsibility, character-building, and nation-building.
Addressing students at the annual day ceremony of University of Delhi’s (DU) Kirori Mal College, LS Speaker Birla said education must align with the broader national vision and ensure that development reaches the last person in society. He urged young people to actively participate in democracy, adding that true progress is meaningful only when it is inclusive.
Highlighting reforms in the education sector, LS Speaker Birla said the National Education Policy 2020 is ushering in a transformative phase by encouraging critical thinking and academic flexibility. However, he stressed that knowledge and skills must be complemented by strong moral values, integrity, and perseverance.
LS Speaker Birla also emphasised the role of teachers as “architects of society” who shape responsible and aware citizens. He lauded Kirori Mal College for its inclusive initiatives, particularly efforts to empower visually impaired students through technology and skill development, calling it a step towards equitable education.
Earlier, speaking at the annual day event of DU’s Maharaja Agrasen College, the Lok Sabha Speaker urged students to contribute actively to the country’s democratic and developmental journey. He said the vision of “Viksit Bharat 2047” can be realised through the innovation, commitment, and participation of the youth.
Describing India’s youth as confident and globally competitive, LS Speaker Birla noted their growing presence in innovation, research, and entrepreneurship. He encouraged students to dream big, work hard, and contribute towards building an Aatmanirbhar Bharat, adding that greater youth participation in governance would strengthen democratic institutions.
LS Speaker Birla also praised the legacy of Maharaja Agrasen, highlighting his welfare-oriented governance model rooted in equality and social harmony. Referring to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Birla said his leadership continues to inspire India’s constitutional and administrative framework.
Later, addressing students at Delhi Public School, Mathura Road, LS Speaker Birla highlighted the importance of innovation, original thinking, and technology in a rapidly changing world. He described “Viksit Bharat 2047” as a collective national resolve to transform India into a developed, inclusive, and self-reliant nation by the centenary of Independence, while commending students for their achievements and discipline.
