Nalanda can play a critical role in promoting mindfulness: Bihar minister

PATNA: Union minister of state for external affairs and education Rajkumar Ranjan Singh inaugurated the teaching block of Nalanda University on Friday.
“Nalanda has been the land of enlightenment whose predecessors have championed the mindfulness and middle path,” he said while expressing delight to see the huge infrastructure of university coming up. Its architectural design reflects the ancient Nalanda University.
The minister said Nalanda can play a critical role in promoting understanding and mindfulness. “Nalanda University stands as a symbol of inclusion, harmony, peace, knowledge, inspiration, creativity and innovation,” he said.
Singh stated that the participation of students from various countries enriches the Nalanda experience, that can be used to create a knowledge ecosystem to contribute to the betterment of humanity.
NU vice-chancellor Prof Sunaina Singh briefed the minister about the academic activities and the ongoing development works of the university. The minister commended the VC for her extraordinary spirit and energy and said she exemplifies the true “Bharatiya Nari-Shakti”.
A cultural programme was also organised by the students, showcasing the vibrant multicultural diversity on the campus. The university has students from over 30 nationalities.
“For centuries, Nalanda attracted scholars from all over Asia and became a symbol of intra-Asia wisdom and interaction. Today, Nalanda is emerging as a beacon of hope, knowledge, wisdom and security for globalized world,” the VC said.