After being conferred with a Doctorate in Literature (D.Litt) from the Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval expressed appreciation for the honor and emphasized the significance of involving youth in the process of nation-building.
In the presence of former President Ram Nath Kovind, Ajit Doval, the national security adviser, was awarded a doctorate degree in literature (D Litt).
He said, ” “This award is a matter of great pride and honour for me.”
Addressing the students, Doval said, “I must say that all of you are very lucky. You are fortunate to belong to a generation who is going to see a very powerful, very prosperous and progressive India.”
Further motivating the students he said, “You will shape the future of our nation It is not important what the nation has done for your growth, education and self-actualisation. What is more important is what the country expects from you. You have to make a better India.”
Ajit Doval is a retired Indian Police Services (IPS) officer of the Kerala cadre and former Indian intelligence and law enforcement officer.
Meanwhile, on Monday, Doval stressed the significance of strategic partnerships in regional security during the International Strategic Engagement Programme (IN STEP). This program is specifically designed as a two-week strategic engagement at the National Defence College (NDC) in New Delhi, under the supervision of the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) and Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
Delivering the keynote address to 29 international delegates from 21 countries and 8 Indian officers, Doval highlighted the significance of strategic partnerships in regional security and advocated for a collaborative approach to the nation-building process.