Kerala's Educational Legacy Celebrated by President Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu highlights Kerala's advancements in education and literacy during her address at St Thomas College's platinum jubilee. She emphasizes the state's role in human development and the significant contributions of influential individuals like K R Narayanan and P N Panicker in promoting educational transformations.
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During the platinum jubilee celebrations of St Thomas College, Pala, President Droupadi Murmu lauded Kerala for its remarkable strides in literacy and education. She attributed the state's success in various human development parameters to these factors.
The President recalled Sree Narayana Guru's belief in enlightenment through education, noting its transformative power. Murmu also highlighted K R Narayanan's journey from humble beginnings to becoming India's President as a testament to Kerala's educational prowess and democratic values.
Murmu discussed the pivotal 'Vaikom Satyagrah' for untouchability eradication and Kottayam's status as a literacy hub. Praising initiatives like P N Panicker's library movement, she expressed hope for continued progress and sustainability, encouraging the protection of the Meenachil river, integral to the area's prosperity.