Treat Demographic Dividend as Demographic Responsibility: LG Manoj Sinha to Youth
Jammu, November 14: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday urged young people to view India’s demographic dividend as a responsibility towards the country’s future.
Sinha addressed the first convocation of Cluster University of Jammu. He congratulated the graduating students, gold medallists and their parents. He called the first batch of graduates the pioneering torchbearers of the university’s academic tradition.
Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar also attended the ceremony.
Women Win 130 of 163 Gold Medals
Sinha praised the women graduates for their outstanding performance. He highlighted that daughters had won 130 of the 163 gold medals at the convocation.
He said their success showed what women can achieve when they get equal opportunities. Their achievements, he added, go beyond academic positions and redefine success for future generations.
The Lieutenant Governor described their gold medals as symbols of confidence that would inspire others.
“Daughters across higher-education institutions in Jammu Kashmir are writing new chapters of success in their own names,” Sinha said.
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J&K’s Rich Intellectual Heritage
Sinha also highlighted Jammu and Kashmir’s rich tradition of learning, philosophy and cultural harmony.
He referred to Maharishi Kalhana, author of the Rajatarangini, Maharishi Abhinavagupta, and saint-poets Yogini Lalleshwari and Sheikh-ul-Alam. He said these great thinkers promoted harmony among different faiths and encouraged people to seek truth.
The graduating students, he said, now carry forward a knowledge tradition that spans more than a thousand years.
India’s Startup Growth Creates New Opportunities
Turning to entrepreneurship, Sinha said India now has nearly 223,000 startups and 135 unicorns.
He pointed out that many founders come from smaller towns. This reflects how business and innovation opportunities are reaching beyond major cities.
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Sinha also offered a fresh perspective on India’s young population. He urged people to treat the country’s demographic dividend as a demographic responsibility.
AI Should Work Alongside Humans, Says LG
Sinha discussed the growing influence of artificial intelligence and said humans should see AI as a partner, not a competitor.
He explained that AI will change how people work across different sectors. However, humans must decide the purpose behind that work.
Artificial intelligence can produce new answers using existing knowledge, he said. But human beings will continue to bring the courage and creativity needed to ask new questions.
“AI will have speed and data, but humans will provide direction, compassion and the courage to ask new questions,” he said.
The Lieutenant Governor also called for responsible AI development. He said technology must follow civilisational values, ethical principles and accountability. Human welfare, he stressed, should matter more than profit and productivity.
Manoj Sinha Shares Five Resolutions with Graduates
Sinha also shared five messages for students as they begin the next chapter of their lives. He urged them to keep learning, create opportunities rather than wait for them, and uphold honesty and ethics.
He also asked graduates to guide and support those who follow them. Finally, he encouraged them to express their love for the nation through meaningful actions.
The Lieutenant Governor urged the young graduates to use their knowledge and abilities to contribute to society and the country’s progress.
–IANS
