Governor showers praise on PM’s ‘all-inclusive model’

Governor R.N. Ravi addresses the 22nd convocation of Tanuvas

Governor R.N. Ravi on Wednesday said a model of development, which he called “Darwinian”, had created a huge regional and sub-regional imbalances and social tensions while Prime Minister Modi’s “all-inclusive development model” ensured basic ingredients of a healthy citizenship.

Delivering the address at the 22nd Convocation of Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (Tanuvas), he pointed out how in a progressive State like Tamil Nadu, there were development differentials and sub-regional imbalances.

He called the earlier model of development Darwinian as some relatively smarter people cornered the benefits, leaving the rest behind. “As a result, even after some six-and-a-half decades of Independence, India was home to the largest number of poor, sick and illiterate,” he said.

“Prime Minister Modi’s all-inclusive development model is ensuring food, shelter, health, education, electricity and cooking gas, the basic ingredients of a healthy citizenship, reach every citizen without discrimination,” he said.

The Governor conferred graduation certificates to 204 young graduates and 101 awards to exemplary students for their outstanding performance, congratulating them, their faculty and parents. He said young graduates should come forward to take responsibility with a pride of serving the people and building a great India. He urged them to go for entrepreneurship and innovation, seize opportunities and build India as a world leader in the next 25 years.

Youth bags 26 prizes

R. Shankar was the cynosure of all eyes at the event as he won 26 awards (25 of them gold medals) and one cash prize, for his exceptional academic performance.