**Summary:**
On July 27, 2025, the Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya held its third convocation in Vadodara. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, addressing the event virtually, emphasized the transformative changes occurring in India's infrastructure and logistics sectors and their crucial role in the nation's economic development and border security. He highlighted government initiatives such as multimodal transport hubs which reduce logistics costs and encourage data-driven decision-making. Union Minister for Railways and Chancellor of Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya Shri Ashwini Vaishnav noted the expansion of the rail network by 5,300 km in the past year, with tunnel construction reaching 368 km. He stressed the importance of building human resources through institutions like Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya and encouraged innovation and contributions to India's development by the graduating students. Shri Vaishnav also suggested preparing research papers focusing on marine engineering. A total of 194 students received degrees, with awards given for academic excellence, outstanding projects, and best student performance. Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya has signed MoUs with approximately 40 industrial and educational institutions. Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, established as India's first university focused on transport-related education, multidisciplinary research, and training, aligns with the Prime Minister's Gati Shakti National Master Plan for integrated infrastructure development. Dr. Manoj Choudhary, Vice Chancellor of Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, welcomed attendees and provided an overview of the institution's performance over the past three years. The event was attended by Vadodara MP Dr. Hemang Joshi, Rajmata Shubhangini Raje Gaekwad, senior officers from the Indian Army and Railways, students, and their parents. Contact information: Dharmendra Tewari, Dr. Nayan Solanki, PIB Delhi.
Key Entities Referenced
Rajnath Singh: Raksha Mantri (Defense Minister) of India, who addressed the Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya convocation virtually.
Ashwini Vaishnav: Union Minister for Railways and Chancellor of Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya.
Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya: India's first university focused on transport-related education, multidisciplinary research and training. Located in Vadodara.
Vadodara, Gujarat: City in Gujarat where the Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya is located and where the convocation was held.
Indian Railways: The rail transport system of India, undergoing structural transformation.
PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan: A plan aimed at revolutionizing India's infrastructure and logistics sector.
Indian Army: Military force of India, senior officers were present at the event.
Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India. Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya is described as his vision.
Ministry of Railways
Stronger the Logistics, Stronger the Borders: Shri
Rajnath Singh
Raksha Mantri Calls on Youth to Take Responsibility
in Building a Developed India
Unprecedented Structural Transformation in Indian
Railways in Last 11 Years: Shri Ashwini Vaishnav
194 Students Conferred Degrees at 3rd Convocation
of Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya
Posted On: 27 JUL 2025 5:47PM by PIB Delhi
The third convocation of Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya was held in Vadodara today. Raksha Mantri Shri
Rajnath Singh joined the function virtually as the chief guest.
Addressing the event, Shri Rajnath Singh said that India is witnessing unprecedented transformation in its
infrastructure and logistics sectors, which is laying a strong foundation for the country's economic
development.
Further describing the logistics sector as a game changer for 21st century India, Raksha Mantri said that it has
immense opportunities for the youth and will play a key role in building a developed India and called upon the
youth to take responsibility in building a developed India.
Explaining the importance of logistics, he said that the stronger the logistics services, the stronger our borders
remain. When we deliver defence products manufactured in one part of the country or food supplies for
soldiers to the border on time, the morale of the border guards becomes strong.Highlighting the government's initiatives, Shri Rajnath Singh said that initiatives like creating multimodal
transport hubs and implementing mission mode schemes have significantly reduced logistics costs and
encouraged data-based decision-making.
Addressing the event, Union Minister for Railways and Chancellor of Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya Shri
Ashwini Vaishnav highlighted the transformational changes that have taken place in Indian Railways in the
last 11 years. He informed that in the last one year alone, the rail network has expanded by 5,300 km, with
tunnel construction reaching a total of 368 km.
India has always been among the top economies of the world, barring a period of two and a half centuries in
history. He stressed on making India a top economy once again by building human resources focused on
every sector through educational institutions like Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya. Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya
has signed MoUs with about 40 different industrial and educational institutions. He also suggested preparing
research papers focusing on marine engineering in the future and entering into MoUs with marine industries.
Shri Ashwini Vaishnav encouraged the graduating students to contribute to India's development journey and
stressed the importance of innovation in this field. He described Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya as the "engine
of development" and urged the students to support the vision of a developed India by 2047.
A total of 194 students received degrees in various subjects at the convocation. One student from each course
was awarded the Academic Excellence Award, while Outstanding Project and Best Student Awards were also
given.
Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya Vice Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Choudhary gave a welcome address and
gave information about the institution’s performance in the last three years. The programme was attended by
Vadodara MP Dr. Hemang Joshi, Rajmata Shubhangini Raje Gaekwad, senior officers of the Indian Army and
Railways, students and their parents.Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, a vision of the Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is India’s first
university focused on transport-related education, multidisciplinary research and training. The Prime
Minister's vision for Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) is deeply intertwined with the broader objectives of
the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan – a plan aimed at revolutionizing India's infrastructure and logistics
sector.
The Prime Minister's vision for PM Gati Shakti is to create a holistic, integrated, and efficient infrastructure
ecosystem for India, addressing past inefficiencies and propelling the nation towards economic growth and
global competitiveness. Core principle of PM Gati Shakti is Integrated planning and coordinated execution,
bringing together 16 Ministries on a single digital platform to ensure unified planning and synchronized
implementation of infrastructure projects across sectors like railways, roadways, ports, and waterways.
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Dharmendra Tewari/Dr. Nayan Solanki
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