Education: The path to excellence

q: what are the features of scsvmv?a: visva mahavidyalaya, founded in kanchi with the blessings of pujyashri jayendra saraswathi swami and pujyashri sankara vijayendra saraswathi swami, obtained deemed university status in 1993. managed by the sri kanchi kamakodi peedam trust, the university is situated on 50 acres in enathur, around 4 kilometers from kanchipuram. it uniquely integrates traditional knowledge with modern scientific practices, maintaining a global outlook. the university carries out research related to palm leaf manuscript in collaborattion with the university grants committee. q: what should be the goal of education in today's era?a: education should be viewed as a path to perfection, not merely a collection of innovative ideas. it should promote the development of students' skills and values. higher education should aim to create a generation of global citizens who are confident, self-reliant, self-aware, scientifically minded, entrepreneurial, knowledge-seeking, and contented. these should be the core goals of higher education.q: what should a university focus on?a: a university should function like a family, fostering excellent faculty-student interactions. it should emphasize not only knowledge development but also the holistic personality development of students. incorporating social responsibility and the high-value system inherent in our culture is crucial. additionally, programs should be designed to develop skills in modern technology.q: are the costs of education too high today?a: quality higher education should be affordable and accessible to all, regardless of social and economic status. fees should be reasonable for all sections of society. the aim should not solely be economic development but also identifying students' inherent talents, unlocking their potential, and developing their personalities through a holistic, values-based approach.--srinivasu, vice-chancellor, scsvmv, kanchipuram (kanchiuniv.ac.in)