AGRA, Aug. 20 -- Governor Anandiben Patel on Wednesday called for collective efforts to make education accessible to all sections of society, especially those unable to afford it. She urged social organisations, commercial houses, industrialists and universities to play an active role in transforming the lives of the poor and deprived by ensuring education for them.

The governor was delivering the presidential address during the 91st convocation of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar University of Agra on Wednesday. The chief guest at the convocation was prof KG Suresh, the director of India Habitat Centre, while the special guest was minister for higher education Yogendra Upadhyay. Minister of state for higher education Rajni Tiwari was also present on...