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LPU's 12th Convocation: VP Urges Graduates to Serve Society, Shun Drugs

Lovely Professional University celebrated its 12th convocation with Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan as chief guest, who urged over 50,000 graduates to live for more than themselves and contribute to society. He expressed concern about drug abuse among youth and appealed to students to stay away from narcotics. The ceremony also saw an honorary doctorate conferred on former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss, who described India as a key global force. Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria and LPU founder Ashok Mittal emphasized character-building education and translating learning into societal impact.

Key Points: VP CP Radhakrishnan at LPU Convocation Urges Youth to Give Back

  • VP urges graduates to give back to society
  • Concern over youth drug abuse highlighted
  • Honorary doctorate conferred on ex-UK PM Liz Truss
  • Governor stresses education for character-building
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Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan attends LPU's 12th Convocation, urges students to give back to society

Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan addressed LPU's 12th convocation, urging 50,000+ graduates to serve society, uphold integrity, and stay away from drugs.

"living only for yourself is. - Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan"

Jalandhar/Ludhiana, January 10

Lovely Professional University has celebrated its 12th Annual Convocation, marking a major academic milestone for over 50,000 graduating students, with Hon'ble Vice-President of India CP Radhakrishnan attending as the Chief Guest.

Addressing the convocation on Friday, the Vice-President congratulated the graduating students and said that while living for oneself is not wrong, "living only for yourself is." He urged students to give back to society and uphold the values of integrity, compassion and service. Describing convocation as a moment of fulfilment and responsibility, he said the role of universities extends beyond imparting education to shaping national character.

The Vice-President appreciated LPU's initiatives, such as the promotion of Made-in-India products on campus and the Jai Jawan Scholarship for families of armed forces personnel. Expressing concern over drug abuse among youth, he appealed to students to stay away from drugs and actively help prevent their peers from falling into addiction.

The convocation was presided over by the Hon'ble Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, who congratulated the graduates and emphasised that education must focus on character-building, ethics and civic responsibility. He said India's vision of becoming a global leader by 2047 depends on the capability and integrity of its youth and called upon students to contribute constructively to nation-building.

Adding global significance to the ceremony, LPU conferred the Degree of Doctorate Honoris Causa upon Rt Hon Mary Elizabeth Truss, Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, in recognition of her leadership and public service.

Addressing the graduates, she described India as a key force in the emerging global order and encouraged students to take risks, innovate, learn from failures and lead with conviction.

Ashok Kumar Mittal, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Founder-Chancellor of LPU, said the university is committed to nurturing leaders, innovators, and problem-solvers who can address national and global challenges. He urged students to translate their education into meaningful societal impact.

The convocation honoured students from the graduating batches of 2023-24 and 2024-25 across regular, online and distance education programmes. A total of 320 students received academic medals, including 37 gold medallists, while 861 PhD scholars were awarded degrees for their research contributions.

The ceremony was attended by several dignitaries, including Lovely Group Chairman Ramesh Mittal, Vice-Chairman Naresh Mittal, Pro-Chancellor Dr. Col. Rashmi Mittal, Punjab Horticulture Minister Mohinder Bhagat and LPU Director General HR Singla.

- ANI

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Priya S
Congratulations to all the graduates! 🎓 The focus on character-building is so crucial. Education isn't just about getting a job, it's about becoming a responsible citizen. The warning about drug abuse is also very timely and necessary for our youth.
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Rohit P
While the messages are good, I hope universities like LPU also ensure their degrees lead to actual employment. Giving back to society is easier when you are financially stable. The Jai Jawan scholarship is a great initiative though, respect for that.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see Liz Truss receiving an honorary doctorate. Her tenure was brief, but it adds an international dimension to the convocation. Her advice to take risks and innovate is classic startup mantra, very relevant for Indian graduates today.
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Karthik V
50,000 graduates is a massive number! Shows the scale of private education in India. The vision for 2047 is ambitious. It will take all these engineers, managers, and PhDs working with integrity to get us there. Best of luck to the class of 2024!
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Meera T
The part about universities shaping national character really resonated. We need more than just technical skills; we need empathy and compassion. Hope the graduates carry this message forward. Also, kudos for honouring the families of armed forces personnel.

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