Giving Guidance: President meets with students of UDNR 8th Intake

Students from the 8th Intake of the five-year Bachelor of Education course at the University for the Development of National Races of the Union received guidance from President U Min Aung Hlaing at a ceremony held at the Presidential Residence on Thursday.

The President urged the students to perform their duties responsibly and apply their knowledge and skills to shaping the future of young learners. He highlighted the importance of education in improving the lives of individuals and society. He also outlined plans to increase education spending by at least 10 percent in the coming fiscal year, 15 percent the following year and up to 20 percent during the current government's tenure.

He encouraged continuous learning, critical thinking and innovation, while stressing the importance of mutual respect, trust and unity among all national races to strengthen the Union Spirit. A student representative expressed gratitude to the President and presented a commemorative gift.

Established on October 20, 1964, to train teachers who could promote national unity and improve the socio-economic well-being of ethnic communities, the institution was upgraded to university status on May 10, 1991. To date, it has produced more than 14,600 teachers.