Media Release
Mangaluru, Oct 19: Amithabh Kant, India’s G20 Sherpa and former CEO of NITI Aayog, delivered a powerful convocation address at the 14th convocation ceremony of Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) on Saturday, October 19 at Yendurance Zone, Deralakatte - Mangaluru.
In his speech, he emphasised that empathy, social responsibility, and ethical leadership should be the core values guiding young graduates toward sustainable development in society. Kant encouraged graduates to engage with their communities, embrace lifelong learning, and harness their innovative spirit in the evolving landscape of technology and entrepreneurship.
He also articulated an ambitious vision for India’s economic future, urging graduates to be torchbearers in realising a $30 trillion economy by 2047. “Your journey begins today, and it is rooted in the connections you forge and the values you carry forward,” he stated, motivating graduates to embrace change and positively impact the world.
Kant concluded with heartfelt congratulations, urging graduates to be catalysts for change and to leverage their skills to tackle societal challenges with compassion and openness.
Dr Yenepoya Abdulla Kunhi, the chancellor of the Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) presided.
Amithabh Kant was also conferred with honorary doctorate by the Chancellor of the Yenepoya University for his outstanding contribution to public service.
During the ceremony, a total of 2,632 candidates in Faculty of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Nursing, Faculty of Allied & Health Basic Sciences, Faculty of Commerce and Management, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences were awarded with PhD, under graduate, and post graduate degrees. Ten gold medals were distributed to the toppers in various UG courses.
Dr M Vijayakumar, vice-chancellor of the University welcomed. Dr Gangadhara Somayaji K S, registrar, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) presented the annual report.
Farhaad Yenepoya, pro-chancellor, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Dr B H Sripathi Rao, pro-vice-chancellor, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Yenepoya Abdulla Javeed, BOM member, Dr Akhter Husain, secretary of IAE, Dr Vedprakash Mishra-EC member and Dr. P. Mohamed Ali, trustee of IAE were on the dais.
Dr B T Nandish, controller of examinations, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) administered the oath to the graduates. He also proposed a vote of thanks. Other statutory officers, deans, centre heads and faculty from the constituent units along with members of Academic Council and Board of Management were present on the event.
Dr Mallika Shetty and Dr Rochelle Tellis compered the programme.