President Ram Nath Kovind has said that education is not only a way to gain knowledge or find a job but also plays a major role in making people self-reliant. He said, universities should focus on the kind of education that creates job providers and not job seekers.

Mr Kovind was addressing the 27th convocation of Dr Harisingh Gour University in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh today. He said education must mould students' attitude and behaviour and help in nation building. Mr Kovind appealed to the students to take advantage of government schemes aimed at creating self-employment. President also conferred degrees and medals to meritorious students.

The program was also attended by Madhya Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Union Ministers Satyapal Singh and Virendra Kumar. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan was also present on the occasion.