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19th Convocation Of KIIT: Odisha Governor Exhorts Students To Use Talents For Betterment Of Humanity

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Bhubaneswar: A total of 6638 students were conferred with Bachelor’s, Masters, and PhD degrees during the 19th Annual Convocation of KIIT Deemed to be University (KIIT-DU) in Bhubaneswar on Saturday.

Gracing the occasion as the Chief Guest, Odisha Governor Prof Ganeshi Lal exhorted the young graduates to spread the message of love in society and uphold the true values of justice, equality and fraternity.

Drawing a parallel to the charm and fragrance of a flower that continues to smile in the face of adversities and pain, he urged students to discover their innate qualities and utilise them for the betterment of humanity.

The University also conferred Honoris Causa Doctorate Degrees upon three eminent persons: Dr Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) &, Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Jitendra Kumar Mohanty, Chairman & Managing Director, Swosti Group of Hotels, Bhubaneswar; and Chander Prakash Gurnani, CEO & Managing Director, Tech Mahindra.

In his presidential address, Chancellor of KIIT DU Ashok Kumar Parija said education is the passport to a bright future and KIIT is shaping the bright minds as responsible citizens of his nation. He said KIIT’s success is “littered with transformational milestones” and credited Prof Achyuta Samanta for his unwavering commitment and persistent effort to take the university to new heights in the field of education.

Pro-Chancellor of KIIT-DU Prof (Dr) Subrat Kumar Acharya hailed the achievements of the university and its role in producing talents who have been role models in their respective fields.

Presenting the report on the achievements of the University, Vice Chancellor Prof Sasmita Samanta stated that KIIT-DU continued to improve its standing in various national and international rankings of higher education institutions. Now, it is ranked among the top 16 public and private Universities in India as per the NIRF India Rankings of the Ministry of Education, and in the cohort of 601-800 globally by the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2023.

On the occasion, medals were awarded to 68 students for their outstanding academic performances. Four students were awarded Founder’s Gold Medals for their outstanding all round and academic performances, while 32 students were awarded Chancellor’s Gold Medals. Prof. J. R. Mohanty, Registrar proposed the word of thanks.

Among others Dr Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS; Umapada Bose, Vice President, R. N. Dash, Secretary; Prof. Saranjit Singh, ProVC, KIIT DU, and Prof CBK Mohanty, ProVC KIMS were also present.

OB Bureau

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