Delhi University has lived every movement in 100 years: PM Modi | HIGHLIGHTS

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"There was a time when Delhi University had just 3 colleges, now it has more than 90 colleges. There was a time when India used to come under the list of fragile economies and today it is among the top 5 economies in the world. Today the number of girls studying in DU is more than that of boys"

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "Delhi University has completed 100 years when the nation celebrates 75 years of independence... Delhi University is not just a university, but a movement. This university has lived every movement and has brought life to every movement"

On the Valedictory Ceremony of the Centenary celebrations of Delhi University, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan says, "On completion of 100 years of DU, our responsibility has increased. National Education Policy (NEP) was implemented under the Prime Minister's leadership. I congratulate DU for implementing NEP fully in the last 3 years." India is the oldest democracy. It is the mother of democracy. Parliament's new building has been made. Prime Minister says one thing every time, 'Yahi Samay, Sahi Samay', 'Today's moment is India's moment'. We should live this moment and fulfil our responsibilities: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

This University has kept its dream and values alive in this 100 years, said PM.

Prime Minister is speaking at the Valedictory Ceremony celebrations of University. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation three blocks at the University - Computer Centre, Faculty of Technology, and academic block.

 Along with Prime Minister, Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan is also participating in Delhi University's Centenary Celebrations as a Guest of Honour.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached the centenary celebrations of the University of Delhi.