Expressing pride in India's rich linguistic diversity from Kashmiri, Dogri and Pahari to Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati and Sanskrit, he said that multilingual participation in the session was a living expression of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat.

The Governor said the college has effectively aligned itself with the National Education Policy and has emerged as a model institution. He expressed happiness that the college has become a strong platform for students from tribal and rural areas, embodying the spirit of inclusive education.

Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur, PWD Minister Vikramaditya Singh, MP Suresh Kashyap, former MP and State Congress President Pratibha Singh, MLAs Harish Janartha and Hardeep Singh Bawa, Mayor Surender Chauhan, member of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee Daljit Singh Bhindar, members of the Sikh community and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.

Governor directed the Temple Trust authorities to maintain cleanliness and also make proper arrangements for facilitating the pilgrims to the shrine. He also stressed for beautification of Jawala Jee shrine and surrounding areas and directed to accelerate the pace of on-going developmental works in temple complex and adjoining areas.

Addressing the gathering, he said, “Drug traffickers were now targeting innocent rural youth. It was a matter of concern and we have to save our youth from the clutches of drug abusers who have adopted a new modus operandi shifting from traditional substances to synthetic psychotropic drugs.

The beneficiaries of the welfare schemes were also present on the occasion who witnessed the launch of the PM SURAJ portal along with the Governor.

The Governor said that this was an important occasion when we pay homage to the indomitable spirit, unwavering commitment, and unparalleled sacrifices of the brave soldiers of the Indian Army. It is a day to honor the valiant soldiers who defend our borders with courage, dedication, and selflessness. Their sacrifices, often in the harshest of conditions, underscore the lengths they go to ensure our safety and protect the sovereignty of our nation.

The Governor gave laptops to 5 visually impaired students and mobile phones to 2 divyang students. 40 highly educated Divyangjans including the state's first wheelchair user MBBS student Nikita Chaudhary, three disabled assistant professors Muskaan, Anjana Thakur and Pratibha Thakur,

On this occasion, the Governor wished the people of the State on Dussehra and said that this festival symbolizes the victory of good over evil. He said that the culture of Himachal Pradesh is very rich and unique, which has a distinct identity across the world. He said that the fairs and festivals organized throughout the year in the State reflect the rich traditions and religious faith of the people.

Recalling the contribution of Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar, the first Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, the Governor said that he worked for the development of the state. He appealed to the people associated with the university to work for maintaining the prestige of the university. He said that Himachal is recognized as an apple State in the country and the world.