Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya holds fourth convocation; 121 students graduate across B Tech. and MBA programmes
New Delhi, July 20
The fourth convocation of Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya was held on Friday with Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu as the chief guest.
A total of 121 students were awarded their degrees related to B.Tech., and MBA programs of study. For the first time, the university awarded an MBA degree in Metro Rail Management as well. On the occasion, GSV conferred its first-ever Ph.D. Degree on 'Honoris Causa' basis, to former MD, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, E Sreedharan, for his outstanding contributions to the field of transportation and infrastructure in the country.
Gold Medals for academic excellence across various branches of study were given to Vivek Yadav, Sandeep Patel, Abhinandan Gupta, Rishav Tripathi and Suresh Sengundarmudliyar. The Outstanding Project award 2026 was given to Durgesh Kumar and Sandeep Patel, while the Best Graduating Student award of 2026 was conferred to Vivek Kumar, a release said.
Delivering the convocation address, Naidu focussed on 'Three Ms': Movement, Momentum, and Mission - which represent direction, speed, and purpose respectively. He highlighted the country's progress in the transportation sector and in particular in the aviation sector.
He emphasised the role the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) sector would play in creating opportunities for youth in this country. He praised the Aircraft Maintenance Engineering curriculum developed within four months of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation's (DGCA's) partnership with GSV and extended the Ministry of Civil Aviation's absolute support to GSV. He strongly complimented the University's Industry-driven approach as a benchmark template for the entire higher education sector.
Sreedharan emphasised the importance of continuous learning and to have a value system consisting of punctuality, integrity and professional competency along with a right attitude to succeed in life. He encouraged the young audience to give back to the society and country and for that they must possess a good character and health.
Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, a Central University under the Ministry of Railways was established through an Act of Parliament in December 2022.
Besides the regular academic programs, GSV has a very big focus on executive training of officers across Railways (probationers as well as serving officers), Defence Forces (Army, Air Force, Navy) and Civil Services on domains of its specialization.
Aligning itself with National Education Policy 2020, GSV follows a demand-driven curriculum with a vision to be an "Industry-driven and Innovation-led" university to prepare superior human resources and research for the country's development, the release said.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Interesting to see an MBA in Metro Rail Management. That's genuinely innovative and addresses a real need in urban transit. I work in logistics and we desperately need more specialized managers like this. The MRO focus on aviation is also smart - India's civil aviation is growing fast and we need the skilled workforce.
Congratulations to all the graduates! 🥳 The 'Three Ms' framework from Minister Naidu is a good way to think about career growth - Movement, Momentum, and Mission. I'm glad they're also training officers from railways, defence, and civil services. But I hope the university focuses more on research output and not just executive training. India needs innovation too!
Sreedharan ji's advice about punctuality and integrity is timeless. These values are often overlooked in today's fast-paced world. The Aircraft Maintenance Engineering curriculum developed in just 4 months is impressive - shows what can be done when there's political will and industry collaboration. Hope this sets a precedent for other institutes.
121 graduates seems modest for a central university, but quality matters more than quantity. The industry-driven curriculum aligning with NEP 2020 is the right direction. I'm particularly impressed that they're training defence personnel alongside civil services - that cross-domain exposure is valuable. Will be watching how this university evolves.
Happy to see students being recognized with gold medals and awards! But I hope the university is also creating opportunities for students from smaller towns and rural areas to access these specialized programs. Transportation is the backbone of our economy, and we need diverse talent from all over India, not just metros. 🌏
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