Governor and Krishna University Chancellor S. Abdul Nazeer presenting a degree to a student at the convocation ceremony in Machilipatnam on Wednesday.
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As Andhra Pradesh plans to become a global leader by 2047, Governor and Krishna University (KrU) Chancellor S. Abdul Nazeer expressed hope that the varsity, too, would ascend the trajectory of sustained growth, inclusive development and technological renaissance that would secure the State’s future.
Addressing the students of Krishna University’s 6th, 7th and 8th convocation in Machilipatnam on Wednesday, the Governor said: “Students are going to be part of the evolving progress and change that sectors will see in alignment with Swarnandhra 2047 vision. At the end of graduation, one does not just carry degrees, but responsibilities, a wealth of knowledge, problem solving abilities, ethical values and an understanding of the world.” The Governor encouraged students to dream big. Quoting former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, he said: “Dreams take shape of thoughts, which then result in action.”
He expressed happiness over the university having achieved 100% placements this year, Mr. Abdul Nazeer urged the faculty to formulate a demand-driven approach in designing courses, keeping in view the emerging technology, for wider employability of students.
Earlier, HRD Minister N. Lokesh, Guest of Honour, told the graduating students that their degrees are not mere certificates, but “a responsibility to apply their knowledge for the greater good.” He emphasised that learning should not end with graduation, but has to be a lifelong commitment.
“Whatever you choose, be excellent in it and make ethics your compass,” he said, adding that while knowledge is important, it is character, compassion and courage that defines success. He said passion should be the driving force, since the best innovations have always resulted from great passion.
The Minister, while lauding the varisty for achieving 100 percent placements, asked the faculty to work harder to place the varsity in the list of the best-ranking universities.
During the convocation, 21 gold medallists, 62 PhD, two MPhil scholars and 300 PG students were awarded degrees. Honorary Doctorates for the 6th convocation was awarded to Mandava Prabhakar Rao, Chairman of NSL Group, while M.N.V. Ravi Kumar, a professor in the Department of Translational Science and Medicine, University of Alabama, U.S., received the Honorary Doctorate for the 7th convocation. For the 8th, C. Anil Kumar, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Greenco received the honours.
The Governor was welcomed by Ministers Mr. Lokesh, Vasamsetti Subhash and Kollu Ravindra, Vice Chancellor K. Ramji, District Collector D.K. Balaji and other officials at the university. Later, they all proceeded to inaugurate a food court within the premises.
Published – June 25, 2025 11:18 pm IST
