At LPU convocation, V-P exhorts students to give back to society

Lovely Professional University held its 12th convocation on Friday, where India's Vice president CP Radhakrishnan was the chief guest. Over 50, 000 students of 2023, 2024 and 2024, 2025 batches from regular, online and distance education modes were awarded degrees by the university. LPU also bestowed academic medals to 320 students out of which 37 gold medals and 861 PhD scholars were recognised.

Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria was the president of the convocation where former United Kingdom Prime Minister Mary Elizabeth Truss was conferred an honorary doctorate, which recognised her leadership, public service and contribution to global political discourse.

During his convocation speech, Radhakrishnan complimented the students for reaching a milestone and said a convocation is a moment of fulfilment Cthat also renews responsibility, not only graduates but parents, faculty members and institutions who have moulded the students

He advised graduates to uphold the qualities of honesty, diversity, compassion and service. He said, "It's not wrong to live for yourself, but it is wrong to live only for yourself. We have to give back to society."

Further, he praised LPU's efforts in fostering self- reliance through the use of campus, made products of Indian origin, and at the same time, the university's help to the families of the armed forces through Jai Jawan Scholarships.

Kataria, however, emphasized to the students that education is much more than just scoring good in exams. It also involves the nurturing of one's character, values, and a feeling of responsibility towards the community. The speaker urged the graduates vehemently to uphold honesty, discipline, and moral conduct in every aspect of their life.

While addressing the desire of India to be a world leader by the year 2047, the governor said that this dream of the nation was dependent on the capacity, integrity, and social awareness of the youth.

Ashok Kumar Mittal, a member of Rajya Sabha and founder chancellor of LPU, urged the graduates to turn their knowledge into a positive influence, thus benefiting society and at the same time fortifying India's role in the global knowledge economy.