85-Year-Old and Four Jail Inmates Among 1,300 IGNOU Graduates Nagpur: During the 39th convocation of the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Regional Centre Nagpur, held at Hislop College on Tuesday, 1,373 graduates were awarded degrees. Among them was Digambar Alsi, an 85-year-old former general manager at an electrical company, who received his MA in development studies. The event also marked the recognition of four prison inmates and 4 divyang (persons with disabilities) students. The convocation was part of a nationwide ceremony where over 3.24 lakh learners received degrees, with Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan attending the main function in New Delhi. Alsi, who has already completed five programs from IGNOU’s Nagpur centre, stated he now holds 28 degrees in total, including 19 from Nagpur University, 5 from IGNOU, and 4 from other institutions. Degrees were conferred to two learners each from the Nagpur and Amravati Central Prison study centres, who received certificates in food and nutrition. Additionally, 97 prisoners, including 58 from Nagpur and 39 from Amravati, are enrolled in various IGNOU programs. Laxman Kumarwad, regional director of the IGNOU Regional Centre Nagpur, noted that prisoners receive a 90-day concession for each degree. At the ceremony, Bhimaraya Metri, director of the Indian Institute of Management Nagpur, served as the guest of honour. He emphasized IGNOU’s role in expanding educational access, particularly in Vidarbha and Marathwada. Metri also highlighted India’s growing global influence, projecting the country’s GDP to surpass $5 trillion by 2026-27. He added, “A leader is one who thinks the unthinkable, achieves the unachievable, and sees the invisible.#nagpur #cp_radhakrishnan #ignou_regional_centre_nagpur #digambar_alsi #indian_institute_of_management_nagpur
Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan Highlights RSS’s ‘Nation First’ Ideology as National Movement Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan emphasized the historical and ideological significance of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) during his address at the 29th national session of the Indian Youth Parliament in Nagpur. Speaking at the Maharshi Vyas Sabhagrah, he underscored how the RSS’s “Nation first” ideology has transformed it into a massive national movement dedicated to service and unity. Radhakrishnan highlighted Nagpur’s role as the birthplace of the RSS, founded by Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar in 1925, and described its journey from a small initiative to a nationwide effort driven by a commitment to national service. He noted that the RSS’s growth reflects the spirit of “Rashtra Pratham” (nation first), a principle that remains relevant even as the world faces global challenges like war. Radhakrishnan stressed that dialogue, not conflict, is the path to resolving such crises. The address, delivered under the theme “Indian languages & developed India–2047,” focused on the importance of cultural identity, linguistic diversity, and the role of youth in shaping India’s future. Radhakrishnan argued that India’s linguistic plurality is a strength, urging the youth to embrace their mother tongues as a source of originality rather than regionalism. He emphasized that each language carries its own heritage, contributing to the nation’s cultural harmony. The VP also called for innovation rooted in India’s civilizational foundations to achieve the goal of a developed India by 2047, warning against reliance on borrowed ideas. He urged the youth to think in native languages and approach challenges with confidence, while highlighting democratic values such as dialogue and consensus.#nagpur #rashtriya_swayamsevak_sangh #cp_radhakrishnan #maharshi_vyas_sabhagrah #indian_youth_parliament
