Madhya Pradesh: Governor Mangubhai Patel attended the fifth convocation of Atal Bihari Vajpayee Hindi Vishwavidyalaya, held at the Kushabhau Thackeray International Convention Center in Bhopal. On this occasion, he urged students to be sensitive to the needs of the country, society, community, family, and the underprivileged. He highlighted the responsibility of students to honor the legacy of Vajpayee.
Vice Chancellor, Khem Singh Daheria, presented the university’s progress report, announcing the introduction of a diploma course in Dairy Management and postgraduate degrees in Commerce, MBA, and Education from the next session. He also shared plans to launch Agriculture and Engineering courses. Publications by the university were also released during the programme by the guests.
Director of the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Bhopal, Ashutosh Singh, drawing inspiration from the Mahabharata’s episode of the fish’s eye, emphasized that intense competition for success has always existed and will persist. He highlighted the importance of adapting to changing circumstances and persevering despite challenges.
Director of MP Hindi Granth Academy, Ashok Kadail encouraged students to draw inspiration from the teachings of Swami Vivekananda.
The programme commenced with floral tributes to Maa Sharda and the Late Atal Bihari Vajpayee, followed by ceremonial lamp lighting. The Governor and other dignitaries were welcomed with shawls, shrifal, mementos, and plants.
During the convocation ceremony, the Governor awarded medals to top achievers from various faculties. Degrees were conferred upon 71 postgraduate and 113 undergraduate students of the 2023-24 academic year. Additionally, all graduating students took the convocation oath as part of the ceremony.
