Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan Addresses Second Convocation of Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University

The Vice-President of India addressed the Second Convocation of Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University in New Delhi. He highlighted Sanskrit as a connecting string for India's languages and emphasized the preservation and study of ancient knowledge traditions. Noting the institution's transition from a Sanskrit Vidyapeetha to a Central University, he lauded its NAAC A++ grading and its engagement with the Indian Knowledge Tradition. He also highlighted government initiatives such as the National Education Policy 2020, the Ashtadashi scheme, and the Gyan Bharatam Mission aimed at manuscript preservation and the promotion of Sanskrit. During the event, he led a 'No to Drugs' pledge, released three publications, and urged students to use social media wisely.