Mangaluru: Higher Edu need to be above populism of govt policy - M J Akbar

Bellevision Media Network

Mangaluru, 29 Sep 2015: Renowned journalist, author and columnist M J Akbar addressed the members of the Academic Council of St Aloysius College, here on Monday September 28.

While speaking on higher education, Akbar said that education should be above populism in the policy perspective of any government.

 

Akbar further said that it is of historical importance to recognize the services of Christian Missionaries from the West for focusing on India other than many other South East Asian Countries.

While recalling his close association with George Fernandes, former union defense minister and Arvind Adiga, renowned author, both of whom are the alumni of the college, he acknowledged the services of St Aloysius College to the society.

St Aloysius education institutions rector Fr Denzel Lobo, St Aloysius College (Autonomous) rector Dr A M Narahari was present at the dais.

The College principal Fr Swebert D’Silva welcomed the gathering.