<span style="color: #222222;">Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur today released the Volume-IV of selected speeches of President Ram Nath Kovind named 'Loktantra Ke Swar' and 'Republican Ethics' at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre.<br />''<br />''In his address, Mr Pradhan said, the compilation of speeches by President Ram Nath Kovind in his 4th year in office is a good barometer for the state of the nation. He highlighted that this book captures President's thoughts on varied topics such as public service, ethics, education, aspirations of the youth, contemporary global issues. The Minister said, the book will enrich public discourse and serve as guiding light towards taking India forward in the 'Amrit Kaal'. He also suggested that the educational institutions should engage students in discussions and debates on the relevant topics elucidated by President in his speeches.<br />''<br />''Mr Pradhan said, the President in his speeches, while aptly covering the soul of India, it's civilisational wealth and culture, has also laid the vision for the future. The Minister said, speaking about NEP-2020, Mr Kovind has rightly called for achieving the twin vision of inclusion and excellence in education. He said, the thoughts of the Head of the Government of a democracy like India are not individual thoughts, but the reflection of collective thoughts of the nation.<br />''<br />''Information and Brodcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur said, our nation is undergoing a significant transition and transformation as we mark 'Azaadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' and look to take leap into the future, envisioning our journey towards India's 100th Independence Day. He said that the speeches of the President of India are part of our heritage – preserving for posterity the vision, the aspirations and the achievements of the nation, reflected in the wise words of our Head of the State. The Minister said, the vision of the President of India, through his speeches have over time captured the essence and flavour of India in all its hues. He said, it is amazing to see the range and depth of ideas of our erudite President. The Minister said, one may recall, in a very short span of time in office, the President made a distinct mark in the way he reaches out to the common citizens of this country.<br />''<br />''Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr. L. Murugan, Minister of State for Education Dr Subhas Sarkar and Secretary in Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Apurva Chandra were present on the occasion.<br />''<br />''Later the Ministers presented the first copies of the books to President Ram Nath Kovind. The books have been published by the Publications Division under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.</span><br />