Imphal: Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, graced the 12th Convocation of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Manipur, on Wednesday, held at City Convention Centre, Imphal East.
The governor distributed medals and PhD degrees to the outgoing students of various departments. Bajrang Lal Bagra, former CMD NALCO and chairperson, Board of Governors of the Institute, presided over the function.
Bhalla congratulated the graduating students and acknowledged the role of parents, teachers, and the institute in their success. He lauded NIT Manipur’s steady progress as a centre of excellence in science and technology and urged it to strengthen its focus on research, innovation, and the vision of the National Education Policy 2020.
He advised the graduates to balance tradition with innovation, uphold ethics and values, and contribute meaningfully to society and the nation. He reminded the students that their knowledge and skills must align with the larger national mission of building a Viksit Bharat by 2047, where India emerges as a global leader in technology, sustainability, and inclusive growth.
Quoting the renowned Industrialist, Ratan Tata, the governor emphasized that real learning begins beyond the campus and encouraged the students to pursue their aspirations with courage and sincerity.
