Dr. NGP Arts and Science College (NGPASC) held its 26th Graduation Ceremony on Friday at the college premises.
The chief guest, Kumar Molugaram, Vice-Chancellor of Osmania University, Hyderabad, presented the degree certificates along with Dr. Nalla G. Palaniswami, Chairman, Dr. N.G.P. Research and Educational Trust.
A total of 2,415 students graduated, including 10 Ph.D. recipients, 31 postgraduate (PG) rank holders, 60 undergraduate (UG) rank holders, 280 PG graduates, and 2,044 UG graduates.
The event was graced by several distinguished dignitaries, including Bhuvaneswaran, Chief Executive Officer, and Natesan, Deputy Executive Officer of the Dr. N.G.P. Research and Educational Trust.
Muthuswamy, Director of the Dr. N.G.P. Educational Group, also attended the ceremony and delivered a message of congratulations to the graduates.
Saravanan, Principal of the college, delivered the convocation address, highlighting the institution’s academic activities and achievements for the current academic year. He outlined the remarkable milestones of the college and its commitment to academic excellence.
Pursue education with discipline
Dr. Nalla G. Palaniswami, Chairman, NGP
Dr. Nalla Palaniswami, presided over the function and delivered the presidential address. Emphasising the importance of character, he urged students to pursue their education with discipline and integrity. He advised the graduates to become exemplary citizens who contribute meaningfully to their families, society, and the nation. He also reminded the young graduates to always cherish and respect their parents throughout their lives.
Come up with many innovations
-Kumar Molugaram, Vice-Chancellor of Osmania University
Addressing the Gen Z graduates, chief guest Kumar Molugaram said, “You are the lucky generation born with everything.”
He appreciated the college for its achievements in NAAC accreditation and NIRF rankings, despite being established in 1997. He attributed the college’s success to the Chairman’s dedication and focus on discipline. He also congratulated the college heads for their contributions.
Addressing the graduating students, he said that they would face both opportunities and challenges in the global environment. He emphasised that a degree alone was not enough to succeed and that students needed quality education, skills and values. He advised them to develop expertise in a particular field.
He stressed the importance of interdisciplinary studies and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into education. He encouraged students to make use of the flexible education system to enhance their knowledge and skills.
Highlighting India’s large population, he said that the country needed more innovation, new ideas and patents. He urged graduates to work towards solving the nation’s unsolved problems and noted that classrooms were the starting point for new ideas.
He added that skills and innovation would improve employment opportunities and encouraged students to contribute to the vision of Viksit Bharat.
He also reminded students of their responsibilities towards their parents and encouraged them to stay connected with their teachers, value their friendships and learn from one another. He urged them not to forget their alma mater and to contribute to the growth of their institution and society.
Finally, he stressed the importance of common sense, civic sense and road sense, urging students to behave responsibly as citizens and contribute to the nation’s development.
