Bhubaneswar, Oct 5: The three-day 22nd Annual Convocation of KIIT Deemed to be University (KIIT-DU) concluded today, with eminent personalities urging graduating students to embrace opportunities and innovation and fulfil their social responsibilities. More than 10,000 graduates received degrees during the convocation. Nand Kishore Yadav, Hon’ble Governor of Nagaland, praised KIIT’s journey as a lesson in “vision, perseverance and determination”. He appreciated Founder Dr. Achyuta Samanta, the leadership, faculty and staff for their contributions to higher education and national development. Dr. Ashok Kumar Lahiri, Vice Chairperson, NITI Aayog, said India’s future would be shaped by technology and modernisation, while stressing the need to preserve the country’s traditions alongside technological advancement. Congressman Michael Baumgartner, Member of the United States House of Representatives, said he was pleased to be part of the convocation at KIIT and described educational institutions as vital to strengthening peace and stability in the world. Dr. Brock Tessman, President of Montana State University, USA, also addressed the gathering. Other speakers during the three-day event included Mr. Motilal Oswal, Co-Founder, Group Managing Director and CEO of Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.; Dr. Goutam Roy Chowdhury, Chairman and Chancellor of Techno India Group and Techno India University, Kolkata; and Ms. Chitra Tripathi, Senior Journalist at ABP News. Several international delegates also attended the event over the three days. Mr. Motilal Oswal praised Dr. Samanta’s dedication, saying that the KIIT and KISS campuses had been built through his “dedication, efforts and sacrifices” since 1992. Prof. Gobardhan Das, Hon’ble Member, NITI Aayog; Prof. Cezar Ionuț Spînu, Rector of the University of Craiova, Romania; and Prof. Avesh Kumar Tyagi, Dean and Senior Professor, Homi Bhabha National Institute, also spoke. Dr. Sanjiv Goenka, Founder and Chairman, RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, told graduating students that immense opportunities lay ahead of them as they stepped into a resurgent India. Dr. Ravi Pachamuthu, Chairman, SRM Group, and Chancellor, SRM University Delhi-NCR, also addressed the graduates. Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS was present during the three-day convocation, while the convocation was presided over by Ashok Kumar Parija, Chancellor, KIIT-DU. Prof. Saranjit Singh, Vice Chancellor, and Prof. Jnyana Ranjan Mohanty, Pro Vice Chancellor (Admn.)-cum-Registrar, were among the university leaders present. Over the three days, the Founder’s Gold Medal, Chancellor’s Gold Medal, P. K. Bal Memorial Gold Medal, Paradeep Phosphates Ltd. (PPL) Gold Medal, Nanibala Memorial Gold Medal, Shri Krushna Chandra Panda Memorial Gold Medal, Dr. Wati Paramguru Memorial Gold Medal, Vice-Chancellor’s Silver Medal, Dr. Nitish Kanta Silver Medal and Mrs. Manju Rath Silver Medal were presented to students for their accomplishments in different fields.
KIIT-DU organizes 22nd annual convocation
