Haryana Governor Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh said that NIT Kurukshetra, which is emerging as an important pillar of India’s research and innovation ecosystem, will continue to attain new heights of glory and achievement in the coming times.
Governor Prof. Ghosh was addressing young graduates and medal recipients at the 20th Convocation of NIT Kurukshetra today. The Vice President of India, Sh C.P. Radhakrishnan graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, while the Chief Minister of Haryana, Sh Nayab Singh Saini attended as the Guest of Honour.
Congratulating the newly graduated students, Governor Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh said that their accomplishments resonate deeply with the broader vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047, a vision to which the Haryana Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini, is firmly committed through ongoing initiatives in education reform, digital governance, industrial partnerships and inclusive rural development.
The Governor highlighted that NIT Kurukshetra has witnessed remarkable academic transformation over the past few years. The institute now offers 15 undergraduate programs and 28 postgraduate programs, including 17 M.Tech, four M.Sc, MBA, MCA, and integrated B.Tech–M.Tech programs, among others.
He added that the convocation should not be seen merely as an occasion to receive degrees, but as an opportunity to pledge to use one’s knowledge with humility, compassion, and a deep sense of responsibility. He expressed his hope that the graduates will remain lifelong learners and continue contributing to the building of a prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable India, one that truly embodies the ideal of One Earth, One Family, One Future.
*Youth must lead innovation to build a self-reliant India – CM Nayab Singh Saini*
On this occasion, Haryana Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini stated that innovation is the only way to address the challenges of a rapidly changing world. He urged the degree holders and medalists to apply their knowledge and skills to simplify and solve societal problems.
He emphasized that the youth play a vital role in realizing Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi’s vision of a self-reliant India. The responsibility of leading the nation toward a developed India rests on their shoulders. Therefore, young people should not only aspire for jobs but also strive to become job creators, solution providers and pioneers of innovation.
Congratulating the students who received degrees and medals, the Chief Minister said that a convocation is a significant milestone in the journey of any educational institution. He extended his best wishes for a bright future to the students, their parents and their teachers.
He said that NIT Kurukshetra has come a long way since its establishment in 1963 and has distinguished itself both nationally and internationally in the field of technical education. He added that the students graduating from this institute are showcasing their talents across the world and bringing pride to Haryana as well as to the nation.
Referring to the historical significance of the sacred land of Kurukshetra, the Chief Minister said that this is the very land where the Mahabharata war is believed to have taken place 5,163 years ago and where the highest level of science and technology was witnessed. He remarked that no country in the world has yet reached the level of science and technology associated with the weapons described in that era.
The Chief Minister stated that the Haryana Government is consistently taking concrete steps toward strengthening skill development and technical education. He said that at the time of Haryana’s formation, the state did not have a single technical university, whereas today it has four.
He further mentioned that the number of government technical institutions has increased from 29 before 2014 to 44 at present, while the number of private institutions now stands at 198. Centers of Excellence have been established in four government polytechnics, and four new polytechnics are also in the pipeline.
Nayab Singh Saini said that skill development is the most important tool to fulfill Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi’s vision of a self-reliant India. Therefore, education in Haryana is being made increasingly skill-oriented from school level to university level.The Chief Minister informed that Shri Vishwakarma Skill University, established in Dudhaula, Palwal, has emerged as a major center for training youth in new and emerging technologies.
He added that Haryana, once known primarily as an agricultural state, is now rapidly advancing in the era of science and technology.On this occasion, Dr. Tejaswini Anantha Kumar, Chairperson of the Board of Governors, NIT Kurukshetra; Prof. B.V. Ramana Reddy, Director, NIT Kurukshetra and other dignitaries were also present.