SOLAN: Governor Kavinder Gupta attended the Fourth Convocation of ICFAI University at Baddi in Solan district and presented Gold Medals to meritorious students on the occasion.
Congratulating the 402 graduating students, medal winners, their parents, teachers and the university fraternity, the Governor said a convocation should not be viewed as the culmination of an academic journey but as the beginning of a new phase of life.
He urged the graduates to make integrity, discipline and continuous learning the foundation of their lives, stressing that identity should be built through knowledge, character, conduct and contribution to society.
Referring to the vision of Viksit Bharat-2047 and the National Education Policy-2020, Gupta said education must move beyond degrees and employment and focus on knowledge, skills, research, innovation, entrepreneurship and character building. He called upon universities to prepare young people not merely as job seekers but as creators of opportunities and solutions.
The Governor highlighted the rapid advances in Artificial Intelligence, digital technology and scientific innovation, saying these developments were transforming the world of work. While technological skills were essential, he said critical thinking, creativity, empathy, sensitivity and ethical values would remain equally important.
He encouraged the graduating students to use their knowledge and talent not only for personal success but also for the welfare of society and the progress of the nation. He also called upon them to contribute towards environmental protection, sustainable development, a drug-free society and social harmony.
“Knowledge will give you direction, character will give you stature, and service will give your life meaning,” the Governor said while wishing the graduates a bright, successful and fulfilling future.
He expressed confidence that the achievements of the graduating students would contribute to the progress of Himachal Pradesh and the nation and that ICFAI University would continue to contribute to the vision of a knowledge-driven and developed India.
Earlier, the Governor planted a Rudraksha sapling on the university campus.
Prof B.N. Raj, Chancellor, ICFAI University, welcomed the Governor and presented degree certificates and silver medals to the graduates. Prof Keshav Sharma, Vice Chancellor, presented the university’s progress report.
Ram Kumar Chaudhary, MLA, Doon Assembly Constituency; Manmohan Sharma, Deputy Commissioner, Solan; Vinod Dhiman, Superintendent of Police, Baddi, and other prominent persons were present on the occasion.
