Bhubaneswar, July 9: President Droupadi Murmu, who is on a four-day tour to her home state Odisha, graced the 13th Graduation Ceremony of the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday.

Speaking on the occasion, the President urged students of the NISER to use their education and knowledge for mankind and nation.

President Murmu said that meaningful education and knowledge is only that which is used for the betterment and upliftment of humanity. She expressed confidence that wherever they would be working, they would achieve the best levels of excellence in their field. She hoped that along with their achievements in their field of work, they would also discharge their social duties with full accountability.

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The President advised students to always maintain humility and the spirit of inquiry within them. She said that they are expected to consider their knowledge as a social enterprise and use it for the development of society and the country.

The President also said that along with the boon of science, there is always the danger of its curse. Today, very rapid changes are taking place in the field of Science and Technology. New technological developments are providing capabilities to human society, but at the same time, they are also creating new challenges for humanity.

The President also advised the students to always remember that development in fundamental research prove to be extremely beneficial in other areas as well.

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