CM Dhami Attends UPES 24th Convocation, 4,795 Students to Receive Degrees
Youth talent, hard work and dedication will help realise the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047: Chief Minister
Dhami urges graduates to become job creators, highlights transparent recruitment and innovation
Dehradun: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the 24th convocation ceremony of the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) at Bidholi in Dehradun on Thursday. During the ceremony, he presented Silver Plate Awards to six students. A total of 4,795 students are being awarded degrees this year.
Congratulating the graduating students, the Chief Minister said the convocation marked the beginning of a new chapter in their lives. As they move beyond the university environment, they will face real-world challenges and responsibilities. He emphasised that hard work, dedication, discipline and a willingness to keep learning are essential for success.
Dhami encouraged students to believe in their abilities, work consistently towards their goals and use their knowledge to contribute to society and the nation.
Conduct, Humility and Values Define a Person
The Chief Minister said that helping others and doing good work bring genuine happiness and fulfilment. A person’s true identity is shaped not only by academic achievements but also by their conduct, humility and values.
He urged graduates to remain lifelong learners and apply their knowledge and capabilities to the progress of society and the country. He also highlighted UPES’s contribution to higher education, noting that the university had established a distinct identity in the sector over the past two decades.
Dhami expressed confidence that UPES graduates would bring recognition to Uttarakhand and India through their talent, professional capabilities and achievements wherever they pursue their careers.
Youth Will Play a Key Role in Viksit Bharat 2047
Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of making India a developed nation by 2047, the Chief Minister said that young people would play a decisive role in achieving this goal.
He expressed confidence that the talent, hard work and dedication of India’s youth would help turn the vision of Viksit Bharat into reality.
The Chief Minister also referred to a recently organised essay competition in which more than 250,000 students participated and shared their views and suggestions on various subjects. He said the participation reflected the awareness of Uttarakhand’s youth and their positive approach towards issues concerning society and the nation.
He added that aware, talented and innovative young people form the foundation of a state’s and a country’s bright future.
Uttarakhand Focusing on AI, Data Science and Green Energy
Dhami said the world was increasingly being shaped by artificial intelligence, data science, green energy and digital technologies. The state government was working to position Uttarakhand as a leading state in education, science, technology and research.
He noted that the National Education Policy 2020 had been implemented in the state. To promote a balance between modern education, India’s cultural heritage and traditional values, a Centre for Hindu Studies had been established at Doon University.
He also highlighted the construction of a Science City in Dehradun to encourage scientific thinking, innovation and interest in science among young people.
Youth Should Become Job Creators, Not Just Job Seekers
The Chief Minister said the government’s objective was not limited to helping young people secure jobs. It also aimed to encourage self-employment, entrepreneurship and the creation of new employment opportunities.
He said the state was promoting startups and innovation and had established incubation centres to support entrepreneurial ideas. Dhami urged young people to take advantage of these opportunities, develop innovative solutions and create jobs for others.
Over 35,000 Government Jobs Provided in Five Years
Dhami said the state government had implemented what he described as the country’s strictest anti-cheating law to ensure transparency in recruitment examinations.
According to the Chief Minister, more than 35,000 young people had been provided government jobs in Uttarakhand over the past five years through a transparent recruitment system.
He reiterated that the government was committed to ensuring that young people received opportunities to progress on the basis of their merit, hard work and capabilities.
Chief Minister Interacts with Students and Parents
During the convocation, Dhami interacted with graduating students and their family members, extending his best wishes for their future. He also spoke with parents who had travelled from different parts of the country and enquired about their well-being.
The students and their families appeared enthusiastic as the Chief Minister met them personally.
Degrees for 4,795 Students
A total of 4,795 students are receiving degrees at the 24th UPES convocation. The figure includes 3,806 students enrolled in regular programmes and 989 students from UPES Online.
The ceremony was attended by UCOST Director General Prof. Durgesh Pant, UPES President Dr Ram K. Sharma, Vice-Chancellor Dr Sunil Rai, Pro-Vice-Chancellor Manish Madan, faculty members, university officials, students and other dignitaries.
