Governor Calls on Graduates to Become Agents of Social Change and Nation-Building

Chairs Career Point University Convocation; Degrees Awarded to 648 Students

Hamirpur, November 3, 2026: Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta today urged young graduates to use their knowledge, skills and education to bring positive change in society and make meaningful contributions to nation-building. He was addressing the 12th convocation of Career Point University, Hamirpur, where he emphasised the importance of linking academic knowledge with social needs and national development.

A total of 648 students were awarded degrees at the ceremony, including 43 research scholars who received PhD degrees. As many as 43 meritorious students were honoured with gold medals for academic excellence, comprising 29 female and 14 male students.

The Governor congratulated the graduates, gold medal winners, their parents and the university faculty. He said the university had made a significant contribution to expanding higher education in rural areas. He appreciated its initiatives in research, innovation and community development, including the adoption of 100 villages, the ‘Mera Gaon Mera Teerth’ campaign and efforts to promote rural livelihoods, health awareness and local products.

Gupta highlighted the university’s ‘Vigyan Darshan’ initiative and stressed the need to connect students with scientific thinking, research and innovation.

He said success should not be measured merely by a good salary, position or recognition. Its real value lies in the positive difference one’s knowledge and work make in the lives of others and their contribution to the country’s progress. He encouraged graduates to remain connected with their villages, culture and roots, and use their education to address social challenges.

Referring to the vision of a ‘Developed India’, the Governor said universities in Himachal Pradesh should promote innovation and research in areas such as agriculture, tourism, environmental conservation, technology and entrepreneurship. This, he said, would help connect academic knowledge with local needs and public welfare.

He also appreciated the university’s implementation of the National Education Policy 2020 and its initiatives to promote yoga, traditional medicine, Indian values and millets.

On the occasion, the Governor conferred honorary degrees on Kuldeep Dhiman, Chairman of the Himachal Pradesh State Commission for Scheduled Castes and former Industries Minister; Padma Shri Dr. D.S. Rana, Chairman of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi; and renowned Himachali folk singer Karnail Rana.

Gupta also released the university’s annual report and launched a book on millets. He further honoured the winners of the Millet Festival.