A Grand Celebration of Success: 2000+ Degrees awarded to 2021 Batch of Students at Manav Rachna Educational Institutions

Bandaru Dattatreya, Hon'ble Governor of Haryana presided over as the Chief Guest and Atul Kothari, National Secretary, Shiksha Sanskriti Uthaan Nyas as the Guest of Honour on the second day. The first day was presided over by Dr Mahendra Nath Pandey, Hon'ble Union Minister for Heavy Industries as the Chief Guest and Sh. Krishan Pal Gurjar, Hon'ble Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Power as the Guest of Honour.

Eleven stalwarts from industry, academia and administration Heads were bestowed with Honoris Causa degrees in recognition of their unparalleled contributions

Krishan Pal Gurjar, Hon'ble Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Power

Atul Kothari, National Secretary, Shiksha Sanskriti Uthaan Nyas

Vijay Dev, Chief Secretary, NCT, Government of India

Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan Dr Anil Kakodkar, Ex. Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission of India

Prithvi Shergil, Former Chief Human Resource Officer, HCL Technologies

Saurabh Govil, President and Chief Human Resource Officer, Wipro Ltd and Trustee Wipro Foundation

Aarti Khosla, Mind-Body Therapist and Humanitarian

Prof. (Dr.) Mahesh Verma, Vice Chancellor, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

Ranjan Kumar Mohapatra, Director (HR) Indian Oil Corporation Limited

Ronjan Sodhi, Double Trap Shooter, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Awardee, Recipient of Arjuna Award

Vikram Tandon, Group Chief Human Resource Officer, Adani Group

89 students were given medals for outstanding achievement and academic proficiency. Yuvraj and Yashraj Bhardwaj, two star achievers of the Manav Rachna University with 36 research projects and 15 patent applications to their credit were awarded with the Vice President's medal for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Rohan Dhawan, student of Mechanical Engineering, MRIIRS was bestowed with Student Leadership Medal; Bhavya Sharma from MBA was given the prestigious Dr Pritam Singh Gold Medal for Leadership Excellence; Sportspersons Shahbaz Ahmad and Ankita Das were honoured with Outstanding Achievers Awards.

Bandaru Dattatreya congratulated the graduating students and Honoris Causa recipients. He said, "This Convocation Ceremony is a result of the relentless efforts of the students, faculty members and management alike." He said that Education helps in the overall development of an individual; therefore, different aspects should be adopted to ensure this. Online as well as practical mode should be accepted for the same. He also shared how New Education Policy 2020 will give a new face to the education through inclusive education, sports culture, technology and innovation. He also urged students to be the job-creators rather than the job seekers, pointing towards the emphasis being given on skill development.

While delivering the Convocation address, Dr Mahendra Nath Pandey addressed the graduating students and said, "The professors of your university prepare you for the future and transform you into complete professionals. Move ahead by creating a balance between your thoughts and dreams, and maintain a positive attitude." He advocated graduates to step ahead by adopting three virtues Helping attitude, health for all, and connecting your efforts to your nation. "Give importance to your foundational knowledge, your society, and your values," he added.

Guest of Honour and Honoris Causa recipient Atul Kothari said, "Convocation Ceremony implies that you have completed your formal education." He urged students to think about their responsibilities towards their life and society.

Guest of Honour and Honoris Causa recipient Krishan Pal Gurjar said, "The University has always believed in instilling self-confidence in its students and preparing them for life. Our Constitution enshrines both our rights and our duties. One of the duties it reminds us of is to strive for excellence in all spheres so that our nation constantly achieves greater success. I am happy to know that Manav Rachna University is making major contributions in this direction".

The Convocation Memoir was released by the dignitaries and Satya Bhalla, Chief Patron, MREI; Dr Prashant Bhalla, President, MREI; Dr Amit Bhalla, VP, MREI; Dr Sanjay Srivastava, VC, MRIIRS; Dr I K Bhat, VC, MRU; Dr Naresh Grover, PVC; Dr Pardeep Kumar, PVC; Dr G L Khanna, PVC; Dr Arundeep Singh, Principal, MRDC; Dr Sangita Banga, Dean Academics, MRU and others.

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