Youth Must Align Personal Aspirations With Nation-Building: Vice President Radhakrishnan Vice President C P Radhakrishnan emphasized the importance of aligning personal ambitions with national development during his address at the third convocation ceremony of IIMT University in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, on April 21, 2026. Speaking to students and faculty, the vice president highlighted the role of the youth in shaping India’s future, urging them to move beyond individual success and contribute to the country’s growth. His remarks came as the university celebrated the completion of its academic programs, marking a transition from education to active participation in nation-building. Radhakrishnan framed the occasion as a pivotal moment in India’s history, noting the nation’s rapid transformation through initiatives like the Namo Bharat Train and the Meerut Metro, both inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier in 2026. These projects, he stated, exemplify modern, sustainable infrastructure that is creating new opportunities for students and professionals. The vice president described the current era as a defining phase for India, characterized by advancements in connectivity and development that are reshaping the country’s economic and social landscape. He underscored the vision of Viksit Bharat, a national mission aimed at achieving self-reliance and inclusive growth by 2047. Radhakrishnan argued that this vision requires the collective effort of the youth, emphasizing their responsibility to embrace innovation, support local industries, and promote homegrown solutions. The vice president also called for a shift from being job seekers to job creators, urging students to take initiative in driving economic progress.#narendra_modi #meerut #viksit_bharat #iimt_university #vice_president_cp_radhakrishnan
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan awards degrees, urges students to become job creators at IIMT Convocation C. P. Radhakrishnan presided over the third convocation ceremony of IIMT University, where nearly 4,000 students were conferred degrees. Addressing graduates, he emphasized that earning a degree marks the beginning of contributing to India’s development rather than the end of education. He encouraged students to focus on becoming job creators instead of job seekers and to uphold the values taught by their families and educators. A total of 3,940 students received undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, including 1,736 for the 2024 batch and 1,972 for the 2025 batch. Among the awardees, 203 students were honored with gold medals, 29 received PhDs, and 17 top-performing students were recognized with prestigious awards such as the Om Prakash Gupta Memorial Award, Chancellor’s Gold Medal, and Satyaprabha Gupta Gold Medal. The Vice President also conferred three honorary doctorates upon Swami Kailashanand Giri, Swami Chidanand Saraswati, and Dr. Hari Singh Rawat. During his address, Radhakrishnan highlighted the importance of innovation, entrepreneurship, and nation-building, urging students to play a role in making India a developed nation by 2047. The convocation ceremony featured academic processions, cultural performances, and the release of the university’s annual technical magazine Urdhva. Chancellor Yogesh Mohanji Gupta reiterated the institution’s commitment to holistic education, scholarships, and support initiatives, including free education for students affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.#vice_president_c_p_radhakrishnan #iimt_university #chancellor_yogesh_mohanji_gupta #om_prakash_gupta_memorial_award #urdhva
