Kurukshetra: Kurukshetra University 34th Convocation Ceremony started with the permission of Hon'ble Governor on 18 February at Srimad Bhagavad Gita Sadan in which degrees were conferred to the recipients. On the occasion, the Hon'ble CM Nayab Singh Saini was conferred with Honorary Doctor of Literature Degree in Social Science for his exemplary contribution in social and political fields and Former Chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation, Chairman, Space Commission Dr S Somanath was conferred Honorary Doctor of Science Degree and Goyal Peace Prize for his exemplary contribution to science and service to humanity.
While speaking as the Chief Guest, Hon'ble CM said that Haryana has made its place in the fields of research, sports and culture and the role of Kurukshetra University in making Haryana proud is commendable. Hon'ble CM underscored the significance of start ups, increasing girls colleges, academic and industrial MoUs, and role of youth in skill development.
The Hon'ble Governor, in his presidential address, highlighted the crucial role of Indian Knowledge System, value education, self employment, character development through National Education Policy 2020. The Governor congratulated the Kurukshetra University for achieving remarkable NAAC and NIRF rankings. The Education Minister, Sh Mahipal Singh Dhanda focused on the resolution to be taken by the youth to make India ahead as a Vishv Guru by 2047.
ISRO Former Chairperson, Dr. S Somanath thanked the university for conferring him with the honorary degree and said that under the guidance of Hon'ble PM Narendra Modi, India will soon establish its space work station. Vice Chancellor Prof Som Nath Sachdeva welcomed the dignitaries and said that convocation is the beginning of a person's education and the education journey is perennial. Dean, Academic Affairs, Prof Dinesh Kumar presented the names of UG/PG degrees of all Faculties. Registrar, KUK, Dr Virender Pal presented the names of gold medalists and merit holders in UG and PG degrees. In the ceremony, the souvenir of the Convocation was released by the dignitaries.