Speech by the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee on the Occasion of Receiving the First Copy of the Book ‘the Future of Indian Universities: Comparative and International Perspectives’
I am indeed very happy to welcome all of you to the Rashtrapati Bhawan. It is indeed my pleasure to receive the first copy of the book-The Future of Indian Universities: Comparative and International Perspectives edited by Professor Raj Kumar, founding Vice Chancellor of O. P. Jindal Global University and published by Oxford University Press, India.

1.Honourable Members, I would like to acknowledge my deep gratitude and appreciation to Honourable Speaker and the Honourable Chairman, Rajya Sabha and Honourable Members of Parliament for organizing this farewell ceremony on the eve of my demitting office as the 13th President of the Republic of India.
Fellow citizens:
Dear Governors and Lt. Governors:
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It is indeed a very happy occasion for me to be present amidst you on the Sixth Foundation Day of this prestigious Institute as also its 3rdConvocation ceremony.
1.I am glad to be present amidst you today for the dedication of Shiv Nadar University to the nation and the presentation of the HCL Citizens Grant Award.
Vice Chancellors of Central Universities;
Today, Income Tax Appellate Tribunal completes 75 years of service to the nation through delivery of justice to the tax payers.
My Fellow Citizens: