Vice President presides over 57th Convocation of IIMC; lays foundation stone for new Academic Block
New Delhi, February 27
The 57th Convocation Ceremony of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Deemed to be University, was held on Friday at its New Delhi campus. This is the first convocation of a batch graduating after IIMC attained deemed-to-be-university status in January 2024.
The Vice President, CP Radhakrishnan, graced the occasion and laid the foundation stone for a new academic block, marking a major infrastructure expansion at the institute, according to a release.
Addressing the 57th Convocation Ceremony of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, the Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, said that journalists must not ignore challenges, but it must equally highlight progress and nation-building efforts.
Speaking to graduating students, he noted that communicators shape aspirations, amplify national priorities and craft narratives that inspire progress. He emphasised that creativity is not merely a commercial tool, but a catalyst for transformation and social change. The Vice President underlined that while technology, platforms and media will continue to evolve, the core values of journalism and communication accuracy, fairness, integrity and accountability must remain non-negotiable. He urged graduates to uphold purpose-driven communication and contribute towards building a confident and inclusive India.
Addressing the gathering, Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Electronics & IT and Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said IIMC is one of India's premier institutions with a high placement rate and graduates widely sought after in the media industry, according to the release.
He announced that from the next academic session, IIMC will introduce a Fellowship Programme for journalists to enable specialisation in areas such as technology, economy and strategy, enhancing research and domain expertise. The Minister also highlighted the establishment of an incubator at IIMC and appreciated innovative startups, including one transforming Indian folk tales into technology-driven storytelling formats. He further underlined the importance of Gen Bharat in shaping India's future trajectory.
At the ceremony, 509 students from nine PG Diploma programmes across six campuses were awarded diplomas. A total of 35 medals, including 23 with cash prizes, were presented to toppers.
IIMC currently runs eight PG Diploma programmes and several MA programmes, with three new MA courses to be introduced from 2026-27.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Great to see focus on infrastructure. But I hope the new block doesn't just mean fancy buildings. The real test is the quality of education and ensuring those core values of accuracy and integrity are actually taught. Too many news channels today have forgotten that part.
The incubator and the startup transforming folk tales is brilliant! Using tech to preserve and promote our rich cultural stories is exactly the kind of innovative thinking we need. Jai Hind!
As someone who works in media, the new Fellowship Programme for specialisation is very promising. Deep domain expertise in tech or economy is badly needed in journalism today. Hope it's accessible to working professionals across the country.
Congratulations to all 509 graduates! IIMC has a great reputation. The emphasis on "Gen Bharat" is key - our media narratives must connect with the heart of India, not just metro cities. Wishing the new batch all the best.
"Creativity as a catalyst for social change" - that's a powerful message from the Vice President. In the age of AI and deepfakes, instilling integrity in the next generation of communicators is more important than ever. Solid initiative.
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