Varanasi, November 20, 2009: Banaras Hindu University vice-chancellor Professor DP Singh said Information technology had enriched the education.“Twenty-first century is the era of information and information technology and it has converted whole world into a global village. Whole world has become so small because of information technology”, he said while addressing a seminar on “Education in 21st Century and Its Challenges” organized by Uday Pratap Autonomous College to commemorate its centenary celebrations.
Singh stressed on the provisions given in the agenda of UNESCO; learning to know, learning to do, learning to leave together and learning to be. He mentioned that in the beginning of 21st century the media was much exited and today there was clear-cut difference between 21st century and 20th century.
Referring about international commission on education for 21st century, the BHU vice-chancellor said a balance between global vs. local, universal vs. individual, traditional vs. modernity had to be made to achieve the best goals. “Only excellence will prevail in today’s education”, he added.
Prof. Vakil Singh welcomed the guests while UP College principal Dr AP Singh proposed a vote of thanks.
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Top: BHU vice-chancellor Professor DP Singh inaugurates a seminar on “Education in 21st Century and Its Challenges” organized by Uday Pratap Autonomous College in Varanasi on November 20, 2009.
Middle: BHU vice-chancellor addresses the seminar.
Bottom: BHU vice-chancellor Professor DP Singh releases a book on Bhojpuri and Hindi.
Source: PPP Cell-BHU
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