The Hague University, The Hague
Mr T.I.M. van Tongeren, the head of Public Management Department, made the opening speech. He briefly spoke about development of the association of the Hague University with MITSOG for the common goals of entrusting in students political education and social responsibility. He quoted American author John while explaining the need of imbibing into the students the values and importance of democracy. He explained the role of the university in helping promote the democracy in the European countries. He expressed his satisfaction on the joint programme between GHRD, MITSOG and the Hague University.Mr Bimal Patel, (OPCW) then took over explaining how these two institutions can undertake educational projects promoting relations between the Netherlands and India. He mentioned that for last 8 yrs he is been undertaking such work with scholars, teachers and students and how they have benefited from it and rather in future how benefits can be obtained. There is enormous scope for Indian students to learn from the Netherlands and in turn the Netherlands can learn the important concept of knowledge economy from the MITSOG and India. He addressed the students on the very important issue of how they should now act as leaders and how they should identify their partners through this visit. He paid special thanks to GHRD for their cooperation and inspiration. |
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