Itanagar, Dec 21: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General KT Parnaik (Retd.), graced the 8th Convocation of Himalayan University as the Chief Guest at its campus in Jollang, Itanagar, on Saturday. The Governor conferred gold, silver, and bronze medals on meritorious students of various courses. A total of 621 graduates, including Ph.D. scholars, were awarded their degrees, marking a proud milestone in their academic journey.
Congratulating the graduating students, the Governor described them as the pride of Arunachal Pradesh and of the nation. He encouraged them to contribute meaningfully to society and nation-building, reminding them that the world awaits their innovative ideas, compassionate hearts, and courage to serve and make a difference.
The Governor exhorted the graduates to carry forward the spirit of lifelong learning and service, and to let their future paths be guided by integrity, purpose, and hope. He urged them to serve society with creativity, humility, and compassion, while emphasizing that even small acts of honesty, integrity, and kindness quietly strengthen the moral fabric of the nation.
The Governor lauded the Chairman, Vice Chancellor, faculty, officers, and staff of Himalayan University for its NEP-2020-aligned curriculum and emphasized research, skills, employability, and experiential learning. Advising the University to place greater emphasis on discipline, punctuality, character, and a truly conducive academic environment that nurtures both excellence and values, He also called upon the institution to actively engage with society. He encouraged initiatives such as village adoption, cleanliness drives, anti-drug campaigns, and programmes focused on the health and well-being of women and children.
Highlighting rapid global transformations in fields such as artificial intelligence, renewable energy, space technology, biotechnology, and geospatial technologies, the Governor urged students and faculty to pursue innovation guided by ethics, responsibility, and compassion. He underscored the role of education in realizing the national vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047, with Arunachal Pradesh playing a crucial role through research, innovation, and India-centric problem-solving.
Noting that India is steadily transforming from a consumer of technology into a global creator of advanced solutions driven by initiatives such as Digital India, Startup India, and Make in India under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the  Governor emphasized that research and academic engagement must help bridge the urban–rural divide, empower MSMEs, modernize agriculture, strengthen border and rural economies, and ensure that the benefits of technology reach the last person in even the most remote corners of Arunachal Pradesh. He encouraged students to immerse themselves in research and innovation, describing these as the twin engines that will propel the nation’s technological leadership.
The Vice-Chancellor of Rajiv Gandhi University, Prof. S. K. Nayak, delivered an inspiring convocation address, encouraging the graduating students as they step into a new phase of life. Vice-Chancellor of Himalayan University, Prof. Prakash Divakaran, presented the University’s annual report, highlighting its academic progress, achievements, and future vision. The Registrar of Himalayan University, Shri Vijay Kumar Tripathi, also addressed the gathering.
The Chairman of Himalayan University, Hemant Goyel, special invitees, including heads of various educational institutions, proud parents of the graduating students, and members of the University fraternity, attended the convocation.

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