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VP Radhakrishnan, Minister Vaishnaw to Grace IIMC's 57th Convocation

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan will confer diplomas and awards at the Indian Institute of Mass Communication's 57th convocation ceremony. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will preside over the foundation stone laying for a new Academic Block and Hostel Block. The event will also see the inauguration of a Creators Lounge at the institute's Incubation Centre. The convocation celebrates students from various journalism and communication programs across IIMC's six national campuses.

Key Points: IIMC Convocation: VP Radhakrishnan, Minister Vaishnaw Attend

  • 57th Convocation for 2024-25 batch
  • 35 medals to be awarded to toppers
  • Foundation stone for new Academic & Hostel blocks
  • Creators Lounge at Incubation Centre to be inaugurated
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Vice Prez Radhakrishnan, Union Minister Vaishnaw to attend IIMC convocation tomorrow

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to attend IIMC's 57th convocation and lay foundation for new campus blocks.

"The Vice President will lay the foundation stone of the new Academic Block and Hostel Block - Official Statement"

New Delhi, Feb 26

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan will give away awards to top-performing students of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication at its 57th Convocation Ceremony for the 2024-25 batch to be held here on Friday, an official said.

The event will also see Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw, who is also the Chancellor of IIMC, presiding over a function to lay the foundation stone for the new Academic Block and Hostel Block of the institute.

The convocation will also be attended by Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting; R. Jagannathan, Chairman, IIMC Society; Dr Pragya Paliwal Gaur, Vice Chancellor, IIMC; and L. Madhu Nag, Registrar, IIMC, the statement said.

Faculty members and staff of the institute will also be present, marking this important academic milestone and celebrating the achievements of the graduating students, it added.

Students of different programmes, including postgraduate diploma programmes in Journalism (English, Hindi, Radio and TV, Digital Media, Odia, Urdu, Marathi and Malayalam), Advertising and Public Relations across different campuses, who have passed their examinations in 2024-25, will be awarded diplomas, it said.

At the convocation ceremony, apart from the diplomas, 35 medals, including 23 carrying cash prizes, will be awarded to toppers of each course from all six campuses.

The Vice President will lay the foundation stone of the new Academic Block and Hostel Block at IIMC in the presence of senior dignitaries, including the Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting and the Secretary.

On this occasion, the Creators Lounge at the Incubation Centre will also be inaugurated by the Union Minister in the presence of senior officials of the Ministry and the institute.

Established on August 17, 1965, the IIMC has five regional centres across the country that cater to journalism courses in English and regional languages.

The first regional centre was set up at Dhenkanal, Odisha, in 1993 to cater to the needs of the eastern region. Two regional centres were established at Amravati in Maharashtra for the western region and at Aizawl in Mizoram for the north-eastern region from the academic year 2011-12.

Regional centres were set up in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, to cater to the needs of the northern region and at Kottayam, Kerala, for the southern region from the academic year 2012-13, according to information available on the official website.

- IANS

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Priya S
It's good to see regional language journalism getting recognition through the IIMC centres. The courses in Odia, Urdu, Marathi, Malayalam, and others are crucial for grassroots reporting. Hope the new facilities help produce more skilled journalists who can tell India's diverse stories.
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Sarah B
While it's great to see investment in media education, I hope the focus remains on fostering critical thinking and unbiased journalism. The presence of high-ranking officials is symbolic, but the real test is the quality of journalists the institute produces. The curriculum must encourage questioning and integrity.
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Rohit P
The expansion to Jammu, Aizawl, Kottayam, and other places is a very positive step. Media shouldn't be Delhi-centric. We need journalists who understand local issues in the Northeast, South, and everywhere. Congrats to all the toppers receiving medals! Hard work pays off.
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Karthik V
The 'Creators Lounge' at the Incubation Centre sounds interesting. With digital media growing so fast, it's essential for institutes to provide spaces for innovation. Hope this helps students create new formats for news and storytelling relevant for the digital age.
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Michael C
A solid foundation in journalism is more important than ever. IIMC has a long history. Hoping the new generation uses this platform to uphold the highest standards of the profession and combat misinformation. Best wishes to the class of 2024-25.

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