Chandrachud underscores importance of sustainable development, empathy

The 15th convocation of JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSS AHER) was held here on Friday and former Chief Justice of India, D.Y.Chandrachud, who delivered the convocation address underlined the importance of sustainable development, accessibility, and empathy.

The 15th convocation of JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSS AHER) was held here on Friday and former Chief Justice of India, D.Y.Chandrachud, who delivered the convocation address underlined the importance of sustainable development, accessibility, and empathy.

He said these three values shaped the world that we live in and were key to ensure that it led to a better tomorrow.

Dr. Chandrachud, said sustainable development at its core meant balancing the needs of the present without compromising the ability of the future generations to meet their own needs.

Addressing the passing-out graduates from various faculties, Dr. Chandrachud said in today’s inter-connected world it was not about merely preserving the environment but it was also about managing the impact one had on society, the economy, and the environment as a whole.

Congratulating the JSS AHER for its global recognition in the sustainable practices and development initiatives, Dr. Chandrachud said it was a wonderful achievement which was also a reflection of the values embedded in the fabric of the institution.

The former Chief Justice also touched upon access to healthcare and the need to make it more inclusive regardless of an individual’s background.

He referred to discrimination based on disabilities and citing a Supreme Court ruling — specific to medical entrance — said that disability did not disqualify someone from pursuing a medical course and becoming a medical practitioner.