‘Youth should be aware of ill-effects of screen addiction’

The youth should be aware of the detrimental effects of screen addiction on human mind, said G. Ravi, Vice-Chancellor, Alagappa University. Speaking at the 39th graduation day of Thiagarajar College here on Saturday, he said concentrating on physical exercise was another way to come out of all forms of addictions. Education was an investment, a mighty force that could lead the youth to a successful future

The youth should be aware of the detrimental effects of screen addiction on human mind, said G. Ravi, Vice-Chancellor, Alagappa University.

Speaking at the 39th graduation day of Thiagarajar College here on Saturday, he said concentrating on physical exercise was another way to come out of all forms of addictions. Education was an investment, a mighty force that could lead the youth to a successful future.

“Since Independence, India’s higher education scenario presents an interesting example in the meteoric rise of institutions and student enrolment. There were only 20 universities and 500 colleges with one lakh students when the country attained Independence,” he added.

“This has increased to 1,026 universities, including institutions of national importance, and around 45,000 colleges. The country’s Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher education is 27.1% and Tamil Nadu’s GER is 51.4%,” Mr. Ravi noted.

This was one of the best examples to show that the State was making rapid strides in higher education, he said, adding that the students’ concern for society as well-educated citizens would make the world a better place to live in.

“Share some of your valuable time with people who may need your services and by serving them you may spread human goodness,” he added.