Vijayawada, Jan 5 (UNI) Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said on Saturday that the students and young people should imbibe ethical values, always remain committed to high morals, strive to preserve culture and protect nature to ensure a better future for the country.
Addressing the gathering at the birth centenary celebrations of Father Theo Mathias SJ, founder Principal of the Andhra Loyola College here, he appreciated Fr Mathias' missionary zeal and relentless hard work that led to birth of Andhra Loyola College.
Stating that great institutions do not thrive only on rules, but also customs, traditions and practices, the Vice President expressed his appreciation for the customs of punctuality, discipline, respect and devotion to duty established by Fr. Mathias which flourished in the great institution to this day.