Mizoram: Jagdeep Dhankhar graces MZU convocation

Aizawl: Indian Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar on Monday graced the 18th convocation of Mizoram University (MZU) at the varsity campus at Tanhril in the western outskirts of Aizawl.

Mizoram Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, chief rector of MZU, chief minister Lalduhoma, and Prof. Prakash Bartunia were the guests of honour.

Before the commencement of the convocation programme, the Vice President, on arriving at the MZU Campus had planted the sapling of the state tree — Media Ferrea.

In his address, Jagdeep Dhankhar congratulated the hardworking students who are picking the fruits of their hard work.

He wanted the students to be grateful for their good fortune of being among the generation when India is rising and growing faster than before and even set its goal to achieve Viksit Bharat 2047.

He cited how easily it takes to become an entrepreneur in today’s India and the existence of a healthy ecosystem inside and outside one’s state for conducting business.

The Vice President appealed to the students of Mizoram University, especially those who are from Mizoram to try to find a way to boost the huge tourism potential.

He also urged the youth of the state to try to figure out what opportunities the Act East Policy implementations would keep bringing to the state.

After the convocation opened with a declaration by the Registrar, Prof. Dibakar Chandra Deka, Vice Chancellor, MZU welcomed the dignitaries, students, and teachers to the 18th convocation.

A total of 7,980 students were awarded degrees during the convocation and only a handful of selected candidates received their degrees, prizes, and medals from the Vice President.

Of 7,980 degrees awarded to the students — Doctor of Philosophy — 110, Master’s Degree — 518, Master’s Professional — 141, Bachelor’s Degree with Professional Courses — 271, Gold Medalist — 56 and Book Prize — 7.