Excelsior Correspondent
MERRUT, Apr 27: The 11th Convocation Ceremony of Swami Vivekanand Subharti University today was held with great grandeur at the university’s Maangalya Auditorium.
During the convocation, more than 2,500 degrees were conferred upon students.
The ceremony was graced by the Governor of Gujarat, Acharya Devvrat, as the chief guest, while the deputy Governor of Kebbi State, Nigeria, Umar Abubakar Tafidan Kabbi, attended as the guest of honour.
Darshana Devi, First Lady of Gujarat, along with several distinguished guests from Nigeria including Umar Garba Dustin Mari, Shaifiyu Abubakar Juro and Ishah Abubakar Tunaga were also present.
Among local dignitaries were trustee Dr Rohit Ravindra, CEO Dr Shalya Raj, Executive Officer Dr Krishnamurthy, Acharya Kuldeep, Anil Kumar and Jagat Singh Dausa.
The ceremony was presided over by Chancellor Dr Stuti Kacker.
In his address, Governor Acharya Devvrat said that convocation marks not the end of education but the beginning of new responsibilities.
He emphasized the importance of lifelong learning, moral values and respect for parents and teachers.
Devvrat expressed concern over the increasing number of old-age homes in India, stating that such trends are not part of traditional Indian culture.
Addressing the gathering, guest of honour urged students to actively contribute to nation-building and social development.
He highlighted that education should not be limited to personal growth but should benefit society at large.
Vice-Chancellor Prof (Dr) Pramod Kumar Sharma presented the university report and welcomed the guests.
He stated that the institution, accredited with an ‘A’ grade by NAAC, is making continuous progress in research, innovation, startups, and global collaborations.
Gold medals were presented to 45 undergraduate toppers, while 23 postgraduate toppers received certificates of excellence.
Chancellor medals were awarded to Dr Eben S. John (Best Student) and Kumari Aastha Gupta (Best Student – Female), along with the Sanghamata Mukti Bhatnagar Memorial Medal.
Chancellor Dr Stuti Kakkad congratulated all degree and medal recipients and highlighted the university’s growing international collaborations.
Among others who were present included Dr G K Thapliyal, Dr Kapil Kumar, Dr Vaibhav Goyal, Dr Geeta Parvanda, Dr Pintu Mishra, Dr Sokindra Kumar, Dr Reena Vishnoi, Dr Sudhir Tyagi, Dr Pankaj Kishore Mishra, Dr Nikhil Srivastava, Dr Manoj Kapil, Dr Padma Mishra and Dr Dhiren Ajit Nair.Governor of Gujarat, Acharya Devvrat planting a sapling during an event on Monday.
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