Governor Kavinder calls on Graduates to be Architects of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’

Confers 41 Gold Medals, 304 Degrees to the graduates

MANDI, May 6: The Hon’ble Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Kavinder Gupta on Wednesday addressed the Second Convocation of Sardar Patel University (SPU), Mandi, exhorting the graduating class to transcend individual careers and dedicate their knowledge, innovation, and moral sensibility to the collective mission of building a strong, self-reliant India.

Presiding over the Convocation ceremony held in the historic town widely known as ‘Choti Kashi,’ the Governor described the event as far more than a mere degree-giving exercise — calling it “a celebration of the confluence of knowledge, culture, and responsibility.”

The Governor conferred 41 Gold Medals and 304 Degrees to the graduates on the occasion.

Invoking the legacy of the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel — the university’s namesake and guiding inspiration, the Governor reminded students that the founding ideal of national unity and integrity remains as urgent today as it was at Independence.
Governor Gupta praised SPU Mandi for making remarkable strides in a short span. He specifically commended the university’s phased implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP), the establishment of a Bharatiya Gyan Parampara (Indian Knowledge Tradition) cell, the holding of its First Convocation in traditional Indian attire, and the constitution of various academic committees — calling these “praiseworthy steps in the direction of defined goals.”

Situating the graduates within India’s larger developmental arc, the Governor underscored the defining importance of this historical moment. He pointed to Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Digital India, and Viksit Bharat 2047 as collective challenges demanding active youth participation — not merely professional achievement.

He called on students to use their knowledge for the upliftment of weaker and deprived sections of society, integrate drug-free living and environmental conservation into their lifestyles, and contribute actively to preserving India’s rich cultural heritage.

In a philosophically resonant observation, the Governor reminded graduates of the Sanskrit distinction between Dikshaant (commencement of a new journey) and Shikshaaant (end of education) — noting that true learning is a lifelong continuum guiding intellectual, moral, and practical growth.

The Governor extended warm congratulations to all gold medallists, degree recipients, their parents, and the faculty, crediting the collective dedication of mentors and families as the bedrock of every student’s success.