Preserve values & culture while embracing modern tech: Dr Darda

 Media Coverage  |  20-07-2025

Dr Vijay Darda’s valuable advice to students; AI & robotics lab opens at Veenadevi Darda School in Yavatmal

Technology is rapidly transforming every sector of the world. In such a fast-paced era, survival along with progress demand that we embrace advanced modern technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics. However, while mastering these technologies, we must never forget our roots. The values and lessons on culture we learn at our respective homes are equally important. So, as we become technologically advanced, we must also cherish and uphold the good values and traditions passed down by our parents and families, said chairman of Editorial Board of Lokmat Media Group and founder of Shri Jawaharlal Darda Education Society, Dr Vijay Darda, during the inauguration of an AI and robotics laboratory at Veenadevi Darda School here on Saturday.

The event was attended by dignitaries including  Editor-in-Chief of Lokmat Media Group and former State minister for school education Rajendra Darda,  Managing Director & Editorial Director of Lokmat Media Group  and president of the Shri Jawaharlal Darda Education Society Devendra Darda, secretary Kishore Darda, MLA Balasaheb Mangulkar, former MLA Kirti Gandhi,  district head of Lokmat Sakhi Manch Seema Darda and school principal Sandhya Subramaniam.

Speaking further, Dr Vijay Darda said, “The portraits of Late Jawaharlal Darda and Veenadevi Darda have been prominently arranged on the stage. I do not love them only because they are my parents, but because they taught us how to live a good life. They encouraged us to work with sincerity, instilled strong moral values, and taught us not to discriminate on the basis of caste or religion.”

On the 13th death anniversary of Veenadevi Darda, Dr Darda fondly remembered her mother for the values she inculcated in her children. He also emphasised that technology will continue to evolve rapidly and urged the students to keep pace with these modern-day changes. “Modern education being imparted in this institution today will be the foundation for your future. So, study wholeheartedly and with dedication,” he further advised.

MLA Balasaheb Mangulkar and former MLA Kirti Gandhi also addressed and guided the students.  Deepa Talreja conducted the proceedings of the event while Principal Subramaniam proposed a vote of thanks.

Tech driving force in changing world:  Rajendra Darda

Whether it’s Artificial Intelligence, robotics, space exploration, or digital banking, technology is reshaping every domain. These changes are not limited to jobs and industries alone but are also transforming how we think, communicate, and learn. The speed at which the world is changing today is unprecedented, and technology is at the core of that momentum, said Rajendra Darda. “I received my primary education in Marathi, and yet I made progress. I believe that for personal growth and the advancement of humanity, we must learn all the languages necessary,” he stated. “Education isn’t just about passing examinations, it gives us the strength to face life’s challenges. So, never stop learning. Always remain a student,” Rajendra Darda advised.

Modern tech is a gateway to a bright future: Devendra Darda

Artificial Intelligence and robotics are no longer just futuristic ideas or subjects of science fiction.  They are now a real part of our everyday lives. The laboratory inaugurated today is not merely a room filled with machines and gadgets, but a gateway to a future that will shape lives, said Devendra Darda. “Progress in AI, machine learning, and automation will lead to new job and business opportunities. We are preparing you for that future by providing modern education,” Devendra Darda also advised the school students. Encouraging the students, he also said, “Enjoy this new AI lab, it’s built for you. Explore it, experiment, innovate as much as you can. Don’t fear about failure because failure is an essential part of innovation.”

The students explaining AI-based and other experiments to the chairman of editorial board of the Lokmat Media Group, former member of Rajya Sabha and founder of Shri Jawaharlal Darda Education Society Dr Vijay Darda, editor-in-chief of Lokmat Media Group and former State minister for school education Rajendra Darda and managing director of Lokmat Media Group and president of the Society Devendra Darda during inauguration of AI Lab at of Veenadevi Darda School, Lohara in Yavatmal, on Saturday.

Chairman of editorial board of the Lokmat Media Group, former member of Rajya Sabha and founder of Shri Jawaharlal Darda Education Society Dr Vijay Darda speaking during inauguration of AI and Robotics Laboratory at Veenadevi Darda School at Lohara in Yavatmal on Saturday while Editor-in-Chief of Lokmat Media Group and former State minister for school education Rajendra Darda, Managing Director & Editorial Director of Lokmat Media Group  and president of the Shri Jawaharlal Darda Education Society Devendra Darda, secretary Kishore Darda and others look on.

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