**Executive Summary**
The Fourth Convocation of Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) was held on July 17, 2026, celebrating the graduation of 121 students across B.Tech. and MBA programs. The event featured the conferral of the university's first-ever honorary Ph.D. to Shri E. Sreedharan and highlighted the institution's 100% placement record. Key discussions focused on the "Three Ms" (Movement, Momentum, and Mission) and the university's role as a nodal agency for the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Graduation and Academic Achievements**
* A total of 121 students were awarded degrees in B.Tech. and MBA programs.
* The university conferred its first MBA degree in Metro Rail Management.
* Shri E. Sreedharan received the first ‘Honoris Causa’ Ph.D. for his contributions to India's transportation and infrastructure.
* Gold Medals for academic excellence and awards for "Outstanding Project" and "Best Graduating Student" were presented to top-performing students.
**Curriculum and Industry Alignment**
* GSV follows a demand-driven curriculum aligned with the National Education Policy 2020, focusing on being "Industry-driven and Innovation-led."
* The university developed an Aircraft Maintenance Engineering curriculum within four months in partnership with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
* Emphasis is placed on the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) sector to create opportunities for the youth.
* The university maintains a 100% placement record for its graduates.
**Institutional Role and Scope**
* Established by an Act of Parliament in December 2022, GSV is a Central University under the Ministry of Railways.
* The university serves as a central nodal agency for capacity building for the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, having already trained over 2.4 lakh officers.
* Programs cover the entire transportation and logistics spectrum, including Rail, Aviation, Maritime, Logistics, and Highway Engineering.
* GSV provides executive training for officers in the Railways, Defence Forces, and Civil Services.
**Impact Analysis**
**Graduating Students**
**Impact**
Students are equipped with specialized degrees in niche sectors like Metro Rail Management and benefit from an industry-driven curriculum that ensures they are "job-ready."
**Action Required**
Graduates are encouraged to maintain a value system of punctuality and integrity, drive innovation, and contribute to the country’s "Viksit Bharat" mission.
**Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV)**
**Impact**
The university is recognized as a benchmark template for the higher education sector due to its collaboration with industry and government bodies like the DGCA.
**Action Required**
The university must continue its focus on experiential learning, global collaborations, and expanding its capacity-building programs for the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan.
**Transportation and Aviation Sectors**
**Impact**
These sectors benefit from a steady pipeline of highly skilled human resources and specialized research developed through the university’s mission-oriented approach.
**Action Required**
Industry stakeholders are encouraged to engage in collaborations for knowledge sharing, internships, and the development of robust testing ecosystems and supportive regulations.
Key Entities Referenced
Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV): A Central University under the Ministry of Railways specializing in transportation, logistics, and infrastructure, serving as a nodal agency for national capacity building.
PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan: A national infrastructure scheme for which GSV acts as the central nodal agency for training and capacity building of government officers.
National Education Policy 2020: The primary policy framework that GSV aligns with to provide industry-driven and innovation-led vocational and higher education.
Ministry of Railways: The primary administrative ministry responsible for the establishment and oversight of Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya.
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA): The aviation regulator that partnered with GSV to develop specialized curriculum for Aircraft Maintenance Engineering.
Ministry of Railways
Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya Holds 4th
Convocation; 121 Students Graduate Across
B.Tech. and MBA Programmes
GSV Confers First-Ever Honorary Ph.D. on E. Sreedharan for
Outstanding Contributions to India's Transportation and
Infrastructure
"Movement, Momentum and Mission are Essential for Viksit
Bharat": Sh. Rammohan Naidu
Posted On: 19 JUL 2026 8:56PM by PIB Delhi
The Fourth Convocation of Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) was held on 17 July 2026, with
Hon. Civil Aviation Minister of India Sh. Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu as the Chief Guest and
distinguished guests Sh. E. Sreedharan (popularly known as the Metro Man of India, Former MD,
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.), Dr Hemang Joshi (MP, Vadodara), Rajmata of Baroda Her
Highness Shubhanginiraje Gaekwad, Sh. Samir Kumar Sinha (Secretary, Civil Aviation, Govt of
India) and Sh. Sukaran Singh (CEO & MD, Tata Advanced Systems Limited).
A total of 121 students were awarded their degrees related to B.Tech., and MBA programs of study.
For the first time, the university awarded an MBA degree in Metro Rail Management as well. On
the occasion, GSV conferred its First-ever Ph.D. Degree on ‘Honoris Causa’ basis, to Shri E.
Sreedharan for his outstanding contributions to the field of transportation and infrastructure in the
country.Gold Medals for academic excellence across various branches of study were given to Vivek Yadav,
Sandeep Patel, Abhinandan Gupta, Rishav Tripathi and Suresh Sengundarmudliyar. The
Outstanding Project award 2026 was given to Durgesh Kumar and Sandeep Patel, while the Best
Graduating Student award of 2026 was conferred to Vivek Kumar.
Delivering the Convocation address as the Chief Guest, Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu focussed
on 'Three Ms': Movement, Momentum, and Mission - which represent direction, speed, and purpose
respectively. He highlighted the country’s progress in the transportation sector and in particular in
the aviation sector, PM Gati Shakti etc. He emphasised the role the Maintenance, Repair and
Overhaul (MRO) sector would play in creating opportunities for youth in this country. He praised
the Aircraft Maintenance Engineering curriculum developed within 4 months of the Directorate
General of Civil Aviation’s (DGCA’s) partnership with GSV and extended the Ministry of Civil
Aviation's absolute support to GSV. He strongly complimented the University's Industry-driven
approach as a benchmark template for the entire higher education sector.
Dr. E. Sreedharan graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour, and emphasised the importance of
continuous learning and to have a value system consisting of punctuality, integrity and professional
competency along with a right attitude to succeed in life. He encouraged the young audience to give
back to the society and country and for that they must possess a good character and health.
Dr. Hemang Joshi, the Vadodara MP, said it couldn’t have been a better coincidence for students to
have their degrees awarded on the same day as India has launched its first indigenously developed
Hydrogen-Train by Hon’ble PM. He praised the university’s 100% placement record and asked
students to make the most of this degree earned, for this is not a destination but only a milestone in
their journey.
Her Highness Shubhanginiraje Gaekwad strongly advised the graduating students to remain “rooted
in values” and sensitive to sustainable development, while Shri Sukaran Singh highlighted the need
for robust testing ecosystems and supportive regulations, highlighting Tata's aerospace and defencemanufacturing initiatives, and encouraged graduates to "be the transformation" by embracing
challenges and driving innovation. The GSV Vice Chancellor Prof. Manoj Choudhary presented the
progress report of the University.
Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, a Central University under the Ministry of Railways and headed by
Chancellor Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw (Union Minister of Railways, Information & Broadcasting,
Electronics & Information Technology), was established through an Act of Parliament on 06 Dec
2022 and is currently offering Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral level programs in Rail Engineering,
Aviation Engineering & Operations, Maritime Engineering, Logistics and Supply Chain
Management, Metro Rail Management, Ports & Shipping Logistics and Road & Highway
Engineering etc., covering the entire transportation infrastructure and logistics sector. Besides the
regular academic programs, GSV has a very big focus on executive training of officers across
Railways (probationers as well as serving officers), Defence Forces (Army, Air Force, Navy) and
Civil Services on domains of its specialization.
Aligning itself with National Education Policy 2020, GSV follows a demand-driven curriculum
with a vision to be an “Industry-driven and Innovation-led” university to prepare superior human
resources and research for the country's development. With a mission to be “focal point” of the
entire ecosystem, GSV has worked on collaborations with leading institutions and industries across
the world for industry-oriented curriculum, experiential learning, knowledge sharing and internships
that helps prepare job-ready graduates. The university is acting as a central nodal agency for
capacity building and training for PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, having already trained
more than 2.4 Lakh Officers through its curated course.
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Dharmendra Tewari/ Dr. Nayan Solanki/ Ritu Raj/ Manik Sharma
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