Celebrating Excellence and Innovation at Graphic Era Deemed University Convocation in Dehradun
Key Ideas
- Union Minister Nitin Gadkari honored with an honorary Doctor of Science degree for his contributions to infrastructure development and encouraged graduating students to become job providers.
- Gadkari highlighted India's infrastructure achievements, including progress in green energy like hydrogen fuel from municipal waste, and emphasized the importance of credibility, hard work, and continuous learning.
- Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami praised Gadkari as the 'Vishwakarma of modern India' for revolutionizing infrastructure, emphasized youth's role in 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India), and highlighted state initiatives in education and innovation.
- The ceremony was attended by prominent figures including Higher Education Minister Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat, NITI Aayog Member Dr. V.K. Saraswat, and Graphic Era Chairman Prof. Kamal Ghanshala.
The 12th convocation ceremony of Graphic Era Deemed University in Dehradun witnessed the distinguished presence of Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. Gadkari was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree in recognition of his contributions to infrastructure development, while also emphasizing the importance of youth in nation-building and encouraging them to focus on becoming job providers. He highlighted India's progress in infrastructure, particularly in green energy like hydrogen fuel derived from municipal waste. Chief Minister Dhami lauded Gadkari as the 'Vishwakarma of modern India' for his infrastructure initiatives and called upon youth to contribute to a 'Developed India'. He mentioned state initiatives in education and innovation, including the introduction of modern courses like AI and Machine Learning. The event also saw the participation of various dignitaries such as Higher Education Minister Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat and NITI Aayog Member Dr. V.K. Saraswat, reflecting a celebration of excellence, innovation, and leadership in education and infrastructure development.