Sood honours his mentors on Foundation Day of his alma mater, ASRD College

Education Minister Ashish Sood on Sunday paid tributes to his former teachers during a visit to his alma mater, Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma (ARSD) College. He was the Chief Guest on the college’s Foundation Day.

Sood is an alumnus of the college, having studied in the Department of Commerce from 1983 to 1986.

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He quoted Acharya Chanakya, stating the role, “A teacher is never ordinary — both destruction and creation lie in their lap.”

The Minister lauded the consistent efforts of the college faculty, trust, and administration for positively shaping the lives of thousands of students over the decades.

He expressed heartfelt gratitude to the current and former faculty members of the college and said, “You have guided thousands of young minds since 1959. I commend your contribution in upholding the prestige of this institution and taking it to even greater heights.”

In his address, Sood called upon the students to be prepared for the challenges of life and to begin thinking about the direction their lives will take beyond college. He remarked, “The three years of college are often when a student experiences the most freedom. But life after college comes with responsibilities. It is important to reflect now on how we can contribute to our college, our society, and our nation.”

Returning to the institution where he was once a student, Sood became emotional as he took the stage as Chief Guest. “My foremost identity is that of an alumnus of Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College — and I take great pride in that,” he said.

Expressing hope for India’s future, he said, “I firmly believe that India will become a developed nation by 2047 and is already on track to become the world’s third-largest economy. In this transformative journey, the youth and academic institutions like the University of Delhi have a vital role to play.”