‘We Must Commit Ourselves In Exploring New Ideas, New Opportunities To Meet The Challenges Of 21st Century’
New Delhi- The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Monday stressed on laying focus on the revival of the Indian Knowledge System besides committing ourselves in exploring new ideas, new opportunities to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
“Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the National Education Policy-2020 is promoting Value-based education, fostering innovation & creativity and building the future human capital. Connectivity & Content will play a crucial role in India’s journey,” Sinha said.
He made these remarks while attending the book launch event in remembrance of Prof. Giridhar Prasad Thakur, here on Monday. Sinha paid tributes to Prof. Thakur for his significant contribution to Psychological research and teaching.
“He was a leading luminary of Psychology and a world leader in many areas of Applied Psychology. Throughout his life, Professor Thakur pursued and achieved excellence in both research & teaching,” he said.
“Prof. Thakur had demonstrated that the Indian knowledge system provided a solid base for the Psychological testing model. He had relentlessly guided the growth of Indian School Psychology Association & nurtured several organisations that put India on the world map in psychological research,” he added.
The LG further said that Professor Thakur was a pioneer of Sports Psychology in India and that he made a huge contribution by using psychological knowledge and skills to address the issues related to performance and to create a conducive environment for sportspersons.
Sinha also called upon the teaching community, researchers, writers and thinkers to share Prof. Thakur’s wisdom with the younger generation.
“Psychology & science have made immense contributions to social inclusion and equity. In India’s march to progress, the young generation and academic world can be benefitted through experience and research works,” he added.
Prof. Thakur, Professor of Clinical Psychology had served as a Head, department of Psychology and Dean, faculty of social sciences, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith. He also held various positions in Psychology related organisations around the world. As President of Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, Prof. Thakur had played a pivotal role in guiding the research. He was decorated with some of the world’s most prestigious awards besides contributing to international journals.
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