 Early Times Report
AMRITSAR, Jan 16: Guru Nanak Dev University successfully organised its 50th Golden Jubilee Convocation on Thursday at the Golden Jubilee Convention Centre, Guru Nanak Dev University Campus with great academic fervor and dignity.
The historic convocation was graced by the Hon'ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, who delivered an inspiring Convocation Address encouraging students to serve the nation with knowledge, innovation and ethical values. The ceremony was held in the august presence of the Hon'ble Governor of Punjab and Chancellor, GNDU, Sh. Gulab Chand Kataria. Education Minister of Punjab S. Harjot Singh Bains was especially present on the Dias. The President and other distinguished guests were warmly welcomed by Prof. Karamjeet Singh, Vice-Chancellor, Guru Nanak Dev University, who in his address highlighted the glorious legacy of the University, its academic achievements and its commitment to excellence in education, research and innovation. Among others MLA S. Harbhajan Singh ETO, MP S. Gurjeet Singh Aujla and other dignitaries were present on this occasion.
On this landmark occasion, the Hon'ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu conferred Honorary Doctorate Degrees (Honoris Causa) upon two eminent personalities Dr. Vikramjit Singh Sahney, Member of Rajya Sabha, visionary entrepreneur and philanthropist for his outstanding contribution to society and nation-building and Sh. Jasvir Gill, Chief Executive Officer, Alert Enterprise Inc., California (USA), for his remarkable global leadership in the technology sector. On this occasion, 17 medals, 176 PG/UG Degrees and 258 Ph.D degrees were awarded.
Hon'ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu expressed delight that Guru Nanak Dev University was founded amid the 500th birth celebrations of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, with his profound teachings and ethos serving as its enduring compass. She described Guru Nanak Dev Ji's wisdom as our collective legacy, his insights and principles lighting the route to universal human flourishing. By weaving these into our daily lives, she added, we unlock remedies for countless societal ailments.
The President recalled that Guru Nanak Dev Ji championed equality for women in all spheres of life. She took particular pride in GNDU's alignment with this vision through proactive women's empowerment, as reflected in the strong presence of female achievers claiming degrees and accolades during the ceremony. She asserted that empowering women to advance with unbridled assurance is essential for societal harmony and national vitality, calling on all to champion this cause. She appreciated the achievements of the University and credited its success to Faculty, student and Vice Chancellor, Prof. Karamjeet Singh. She also expressed her happiness over the increasing number of girl students in education. |
