President commends Central University of Kerala

President commends Central University of Kerala

"It is commendable that within two years of receiving this permanent site for a campus, this institution has succeeded in creating the essential minimum infrastructure to shift five academic departments and the administrative wing," he said.

President commends Central University of Kerala

"I am pleased to name this campus 'Tejaswani Hills' after the river in this region, Tejaswini, which literally means radiant," he said. The university now has six schools, 17 teaching and research departments and over 600 students and 100 faculty members.

President commends Central University of Kerala

The president, who arrived here from Mangalore, was received by Kerala Governor Sheila Dikshit and Chief Minister Oommen Chandy. The president also expressed his happiness at the proposed School of Medicine and Public Health by the university.

President commends Central University of Kerala

"This is a welcome initiative. This school should be a platform for higher learning and research in all systems of medicine, with particular emphasis on community healthcare and affordable medical treatment," Mukherjee said.

President commends Central University of Kerala

"Dear students, the success of our nation will lie in mobilising all the positive forces to fight the scourge of poverty, deprivation and backwardness. "You enjoy a privileged position by virtue of having access to higher education. This privilege comes with a huge moral responsibility.