Vice President CP Radhakrishnan today emphasised that Aatmanirbharta is the capacity to innovate, manufacture, conduct research, and create solutions. 

 

Addressing the 102nd Convocation of the University of Delhi today, the Vice President called upon universities to become engines of research, entrepreneurship, and indigenous knowledge systems. He added that Viksit Bharat stands for inclusive growth, technological leadership, social harmony, environmental sustainability, and transparent and accountable institutions.

 

Mr Radhakrishnan lauded the graduates, stating that they will shape the India of 2047. He added that the realisation of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat will depend on their integrity, competence, compassion, and innovative spirit. He expressed happiness that over 50 per cent of graduates and more than 70 per cent of the gold medallists are women. 

 

Mr Radhakrishnan described this as a reflection of the phenomenal growth of women’s education in the country. The Vice-President urged the graduates to carry forward the spirit of inquiry and to remember that learning is a lifelong process. He called upon them to remain grateful for the opportunities they have received and mindful of the responsibilities that accompany them.

 

On the occasion, the Vice President conferred degrees on over 1.2 lakh students. Appreciating the scale of the ceremony, the Vice-President remarked that the total number of graduating students is more than the population of many countries, reflecting the vast academic footprint of the University.