LUCKNOW, April 12 -- Following the ideals of GLAD - Gandhi, Lohia, Ambedkar, and Deen Dayal - can lead to a just, equitable, and empowered society, said Sanjay Paswan, former minister of state, ministry of education on Saturday. He was speaking as the chief guest during a day-long national seminar, "Education as the Foundation of Inclusive Development: In the Vision of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule" that marked the beginning of a four-day series of academic and cultural programmes, seminars, and competitions at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University on Saturday. The event was presided over by prof Raj Kumar Mittal, vice-chancellor. Other distinguished dignitaries present on the dais included guest of honour, prof Sadanand K Bhonsle, head of the Hindi department, Savitribai Phule University, Pune. Paswan said it is important to understand problems in depth to bring positive change in society. "Babasaheb Ambedkar regarded Mahatma Jyotiba Phule as one of his four major mentors. While the condition of marginalised communities was once pitiable, today they are emerging with dignity, owing to the efforts of social reformers," said Paswan. In his presidential address, Mittal highlighted Mahatma Phule's contributions, stating that he provided a new direction to society through education. "Education is not merely a means of acquiring knowledge but a powerful tool for awakening society and bringing transformation. Real social change is possible only when individuals are economically empowered and the students must engage in business and entrepreneurship to become self-reliant," he said....