President Droupadi Murmu, on Wednesday, December 20, said that institutions active in the field of education and health should move forward with the spirit of cooperation in overall nation-building.
The president was addressing the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of MNR Educational Trust in Hyderabad, a report by PTI stated. She said that good education opens the doors of progress and good health keeps a person active in life.
"For this, the institutions will have to pay special attention to rural education and medical facilities for the people of rural areas," she stressed.
The president further added that making education and health services accessible to all is essential for the overall development of Telangana and the country.
Information Technologies (IT) companies located in Telangana, especially in Hyderabad, and the talented IT professionals of the state, have made a huge contribution to the reputation of India, she said.
"Our IT professionals are praised all over the world. Students pursuing their education in Hyderabad have made their mark in all professions, including engineering. Educational institutions have made a remarkable contribution to this success," Murmu said.
The president urged the MNR Educational Trust to make continuous efforts for the educational development and health welfare of people from deprived sections, PTI added.
She said that they should contribute more towards women's empowerment by paying special attention to their education and health.
