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VP Radhakrishnan to Grace Tripura University's 14th Convocation on March 8

Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan will attend the 14th Convocation of Tripura University on March 8 as chief guest. The ceremony, to be held after a two-year gap, will see 283 students receive gold medals and 149 scholars awarded PhDs. The event will also be addressed by Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu and Chief Minister Manik Saha. Meanwhile, there is a strong campus-wide demand for the appointment of an experienced and independent administrator as the new Vice-Chancellor.

Key Points: VP Radhakrishnan Chief Guest at Tripura University Convocation

  • VP to be chief guest
  • 283 gold medals, 149 PhDs to be awarded
  • Ceremony after 2-year gap
  • Call for experienced new VC
  • Event on March 8
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V-P Radhakrishnan to attend Tripura University convocation on March 8

Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan will be the chief guest at Tripura University's 14th convocation on March 8, where hundreds will receive awards.

"a strong demand has emerged... urging the Ministry to appoint a genuine, experienced and independent administrator - University Stakeholders"

Agartala, Feb 23

Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan will be the chief guest at the 14th Convocation of Tripura University, scheduled to be held on March 8, officials said here on Monday.

A university official said that the convocation ceremony of the central varsity could not be held during the last two years, 2024 and 2025.

During the convocation, certificates, degrees, gold medals and PhD degrees will be conferred upon eligible students.

The official said that at the forthcoming convocation, 283 students from various departments will receive gold medals, while 149 research scholars will be awarded PhD degrees.

The Vice-President will inaugurate the convocation ceremony at the university campus in Suryamaninagar, on the outskirts of the state capital Agartala.

Tripura Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu, Chief Minister Manik Saha, and the University Chancellor Ahmad Javed will also address the convocation ceremony.

Earlier, the university's Acting Vice-Chancellor Shaymal Das and Acting Registrar Samir Kumar Shill held a meeting with the Governor at Lok Bhavan here and discussed various aspects related to the convocation arrangements.

Tripura University was established in October 1987 and was converted into a Central University on July 2, 2007, under the Tripura University Act, 2006, enacted by the Parliament.

The university official said that a large number of colleges are affiliated with Tripura University and that the current number of affiliated colleges stands at 64.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Education is reportedly aiming to complete the entire selection process and appoint a new Vice-Chancellor soon.

However, amid the ongoing selection process, a strong demand has emerged across the Tripura University campus, with teachers, non-teaching staff, students and members of academic circles urging the Ministry to appoint a genuine, experienced and independent administrator as the next Vice-Chancellor.

As expectations continue to rise, all eyes are now on the Ministry of Education's final decision, which is being widely viewed as a crucial turning point for restoring academic excellence and ensuring administrative stability at Tripura University.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good to see focus on our Northeastern universities. Tripura University is a central university, so it's important that high-profile dignitaries attend. Hope this brings more attention and resources to higher education in the region.
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Suresh O
While the convocation is a positive step, the article highlights the real issue: the need for a proper, experienced Vice-Chancellor. An acting VC for too long affects administration. The Ministry of Education must appoint someone credible without political interference.
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Ananya R
283 gold medals! That's impressive. Shows the quality of students. My cousin studied there and always spoke highly of the faculty. Hope the new VC, whenever appointed, continues to uphold these standards. Best wishes to all the toppers!
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Michael C
Interesting to read about the university's history. Converted to a central university in 2007 and now has 64 affiliated colleges. That's significant growth. The convocation ceremony will be a proud moment for the entire state.
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Kavitha C
It's heartening to see the entire academic community—teachers, staff, students—united in their demand for a good VC. This is how institutions improve. The Ministry should listen to them. The future of thousands of students depends on this decision.

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