UP Governor Ram Nayak said that cheating in exams is not only a threat but a cancer for the entire education system which prevents the transforming of the youths into good citizens and assets for nation.
"India will be having the largest young population by 2025. It is essential that the youths become assets, and not liabilities, for the country. This can be ensured through quality education," he said at a function here to mark the first anniversary of the establishment of Allahabad State University.
"To maintain quality of education, it is important to rid the examinations of the scourge of cheating. Widespread use of such unfair means is like cancer for the educational system. The energy of the youths has to be channeled in a proper direction and this can be possible only if they are properly educated," he said.
He further said that a University is not only recognized by the quality of building and faculty but also by the caliber of its students. "Hence, it is essential that our youths focus on all-round development of their personalities and do not end up being mere bookworms," he said".
Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma, speaking on the occasion said that Yogi Adityanath's administration will soon be introducing a new policy on holding the elections of the student unions. Deputy CM, who also holds the portfolio of the higher education said, "We want to ensure students union work for the interests of the students".
"Growing unemployment among the educated youths is a cause for concern. We are working towards aligning our education system with employment generation," he added.