Faridabad, Haryana, India
Close to 2000 undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral students given degrees over two days at Manav Rachna
Sh.
Bandaru Dattatreya, Hon’ble Governor of Haryana and Dr. Mahendra Nath
Pandey, Union Minister for Heavy Industries preside over the ceremony as
the Chief Guest
11 astute academicians, corporate leaders
and administration heads including Sh. Krishan Pal Gurjar, Minister of
State for Heavy Industries and Power as well as Sh. Atul Kothari,
National Secretary, SSUN bestowed with Honoris Causa degrees.
In a
grand celebration of success, around 2000 students (undergraduate, post
graduate & doctoral) from Manav Rachna International Institute of
Research and Studies (MRIIRS); Manav Rachna University and Manav Rachna
Dental College were awarded with their treasured degrees at a solemn
Convocation Ceremony organized at the campus of Manav Rachna Educational
Institutions on December 18 & 19.
Sh. Bandaru Dattatreya,
Hon’ble Governor of Haryana presided over as the Chief Guest and Sh.
Atul Kothari, National Secretary, Shiksha Sanskriti Uthaan Nyas as the
Guest of Honour on the second day. The first day was presided over by
Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey, Hon’ble Union Minister for Heavy Industries as
the Chief Guest and Sh. Krishan Pal Gurjar, Hon’ble Minister of State
for Heavy Industries and Power as the Guest of Honour.
11
stalwarts from industry, academia and administration Heads were bestowed
with Honoris Causa degrees in recognition of their unparalleled
contributions:
Sh. Krishan Pal Gurjar, Hon’ble Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Power
Sh. Atul Kothari, National Secretary, Shiksha Sanskriti Uthaan Nyas
Sh. Vijay Dev, Chief Secretary, NCT, Government of India
Padma Bhushan & Padma Vibhushan Dr. Anil Kakodkar, Ex. Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission of India
Sh. Prithvi Shergil, Former Chief Human Resource Officer, HCL Technologies
Sh. Saurabh Govil, President & Chief Human Resource Officer, Wipro Ltd & Trustee Wipro Foundation
Aarti Khosla, Mind-Body Therapist & Humanitarian
Prof. (Dr.) Mahesh Verma, Vice Chancellor, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Sh. Ranjan Kumar Mohapatra, Director (HR) Indian Oil Corporation Limited
Sh. Ronjan Sodhi, Double Trap Shooter, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Awardee, Recipient of Arjuna Award
Sh. Vikram Tandon, Group Chief Human Resource Officer, Adani Group
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students were given medals for outstanding achievement and academic
proficiency. Yuvraj and Yashraj Bhardwaj, two star achievers of the
Manav Rachna University with 36 research projects and 15 patent
applications to their credit were awarded with the Vice President’s
medal for Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
Mr. Rohan Dhawan,
student of Mechanical Engineering, MRIIRS was bestowed with Student
Leadership Medal; Ms. Bhavya Sharma from MBA was given the prestigious
Dr. Pritam Singh Gold Medal for Leadership Excellence; Sportspersons
Shahbaz Ahmad and Ankita Das were honoured with Outstanding Achievers
Awards.
Sh. Bandaru Dattatreya congratulated the graduating
students and Honoris Causa recipients. He said, “This Convocation
Ceremony is a result of the relentless efforts of the students, faculty
members and management alike.” He said that Education helps in the
overall development of an individual; therefore, different aspects
should be adopted to ensure this.
Online as well as practical
mode should be accepted for the same. He also shared how New Education
Policy 2020 will give a new face to the education through inclusive
education, sports culture, technology and innovation. He also urged
students to be the job-creators rather than the job seekers, pointing
towards the emphasis being given on skill development.
While
delivering the Convocation address, Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey addressed
the graduating students and said, “The professors of your university
prepare you for the future and transform you into complete
professionals. Move ahead by creating a balance between your thoughts
and dreams, and maintain a positive attitude.” He advocated graduates to
step ahead by adopting three virtues: Helping attitude, health for all,
and connecting your efforts to your nation. “Give importance to your
foundational knowledge, your society, and your values,” he added.
Guest
of Honour & Honoris Causa recipient Sh. Atul Kothari said,
“Convocation Ceremony implies that you have completed your formal
education.” He urged students to think about their responsibilities
towards their life and society.
Guest of Honour and Honoris Causa
recipient Sh. Krishan Pal Gurjar said, “The University has always
believed in instilling self-confidence in its students and preparing
them for life. Our Constitution enshrines both our rights and our
duties. One of the duties it reminds us of is to strive for excellence
in all spheres so that our nation constantly achieves greater success. I
am happy to know that Manav Rachna University is making major
contributions in this direction”.
The Convocation Memoir was
released by the dignitaries and Smt. Satya Bhalla, Chief Patron, MREI;
Dr. Prashant Bhalla, President, MREI; Dr. Amit Bhalla, VP, MREI; Dr.
Sanjay Srivastava, VC, MRIIRS; Dr. I K Bhat, VC, MRU; Dr. Naresh Grover,
PVC; Dr. Pardeep Kumar, PVC; Dr. G L Khanna, PVC; Dr. Arundeep Singh,
Principal, MRDC; Dr. Sangita Banga, Dean Academics, MRU and others.
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