President urges students to read more to widen their understanding

Hyderabad: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday urged students to read more in order to improve their understanding and widen their perspective.
Addressing the students and faculty members of the Keshav Memorial Educational Society here, she emphasized on the importance of reading.
President Murmu said that the habit of reading is one of the most effective means for self-development. It is a skill that would serve students well throughout their life. She said that this is an age of internet and social media when attention span is getting shorter and communication is limited in characters.
She also interacted with students and inaugurated a photo exhibition on ‘Hyderabad Liberation Movement’ showcasing contributions of regional freedom fighters.
The President said that education is the foundation upon which a nation is built. It is the key to unlocking the full potential of every individual.
Also Read President Murumu reaches Hyderabad, leaves for Srisailam She was happy to note that the activities of Keshav Memorial Educational Society have grown manifold “from a small school in 1940 to a premier educational centre with nine different colleges, enrolling over 11,000 students. She said that this growth is a tribute to the ideals of Justice Keshav Rao Koratkar in whose memory the society has been established.”