Modern education is only utilitarian: it does not build the character of students: Chief Justice N.V. Ramanna

- True education is one that inculcates the values ​​of moral values, humility, discipline, selflessness, compassion, tolerance, forgiveness and mutual respect.

New Delhi: Chief Justice of India Shri N.V. Ramanna said on Monday that the modern education system focuses only on the 'utilitarian' function of education. "Modern education does not equip students with character building," he said.

Addressing the 30th Convocation Ceremony of 'Shri Satyasai Higher Education Institute' in Puttaparthi Nagar, Anantapur District, Chief Justice Shri Ramanna lamented the modern education system, saying, 'Unfortunately, the modern education system focuses only on utilitarianism. But such a system does not equip the student about the moral or spiritual aspects of education. In fact, it is these aspects that shape the character of the student and develop in him a social consciousness and a sense of responsiveness (responsibility). "

"As an educated person, you have a responsibility to enrich society," he said. You have to educate everyone around you and empower the people, the community and the society. " This is what Satya Sai Baba used to say. "

The Chief Justice further said: "Before all the rulers of the democratic system start their regular work, they should introspect whether there is anything wrong with them." It is necessary to give a just administration now and the people should also follow that just administration. There are so many scholars who are watching the developments in this country and around the world. "

Justice, N.V. Ramanna went on to say: "In a democracy, the people are paramount. Therefore, the people should benefit from any decision taken by the government. "