**Executive Summary**
On April 22, 2026, Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed the 10th Convocation Ceremony of the Central University of Karnataka in Kalaburagi. The address focused on the collective mission of achieving a "Viksit Bharat" and "Aatma Nirbhar Bharat," emphasizing the importance of societal impact over personal gain. Key themes included the empowerment of women in academia, the necessity of skill adaptation in a changing technological landscape, and the balance between cultural heritage and modernity.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**National Development and Self-Reliance**
* "Viksit Bharat" is characterized as a shared national mission that demands active participation and innovation from every citizen.
* "Aatma Nirbhar Bharat" (self-reliance) is to be achieved by harnessing domestic capabilities and supporting local enterprises while maintaining global competitiveness.
* The youth are urged to lead with integrity and contribute wholeheartedly to nation-building.
**Women’s Empowerment and Academic Excellence**
* The rising strength of "Nari Shakti" is evidenced by women consistently forming the majority of medal winners nationwide.
* At the Central University of Karnataka, over 80 percent of gold medalists this year are women, reflecting a broader social transformation toward equality.
**Professional and Personal Growth**
* Success must be measured by the positive impact created in society rather than personal achievements alone.
* Graduates are required to continuously upgrade their skills and remain adaptable to emerging technologies and global disruptions.
* Individuals should remain rooted in India’s cultural and intellectual heritage while embracing a modern, global outlook.
**Resilience and Responsibility**
* Graduates are encouraged to remain resilient, learn from failures, and move forward with confidence as they enter a new phase of life.
* The address highlighted the responsibility of the youth to address global challenges such as climate change, technological disruption, and social inequalities.
**Impact Analysis**
**Graduating Students**
**Impact**
Graduates are transitioning into a new phase of life where they carry the responsibility of contributing to the nation's growth and addressing societal challenges.
**Action Required**
They must dream big, act responsibly, continuously upgrade their skills, and focus on creating a positive societal impact through innovation and integrity.
**Women in Academia**
**Impact**
Women are recognized as leaders in academic excellence and key drivers of social transformation and leadership across sectors.
**Action Required**
Continue to pursue excellence and leadership roles to further the progress of "Nari Shakti."
**Faculty, Administration, and Parents**
**Impact**
These stakeholders are acknowledged as critical influences in shaping young minds and contributing indirectly to nation-building.
**Action Required**
Continue to support and shape students to ensure they are prepared to meet national goals and global challenges.
Key Entities Referenced
Viksit Bharat: A national mission and vision for a developed India by 2047, emphasized as a collective responsibility for nation-building.
Aatma Nirbhar Bharat: A policy initiative focused on achieving national self-reliance by harnessing domestic capabilities and fostering innovation.
Central University of Karnataka, Kalaburagi: The primary academic institution and location where the 10th Convocation Ceremony and policy address occurred.
Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan: The Vice President of India who delivered the keynote address outlining national growth trajectories and youth responsibilities.
Nari Shakti: A concept representing women-led development and excellence, highlighted as a key driver of social transformation.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President addresses 10th Convocation
Ceremony of Central University of Karnataka
Viksit Bharat is a shared national mission requiring collective
effort: Vice President
Women leading academic excellence reflects rising Nari
Shakti: Vice President
Success must be measured by societal impact, not personal
gain: Vice President
Stay rooted in heritage while embracing modernity: Vice
President
Posted On: 22 APR 2026 5:17PM by PIB Delhi
The Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today addressed the 10th Convocation Ceremony
of the Central University of Karnataka in Kalaburagi, Karnataka.
Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan graced the 10th Convocation Ceremony
of the Central University of Karnataka in Kalaburagi today.
Addressing the graduates, the Vice President encouraged them to dream big, act
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— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) April 22, 2026
Congratulating the graduating students, the Vice President emphasized that as they step into a new phase
of life, they carry the responsibility to contribute meaningfully to society and the nation.
Highlighting India’s growth trajectory, the Vice President said that the country stands at a defining
moment. Referring to the vision of a “Viksit Bharat” put forward by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi,
he said that it is a shared national mission that requires every citizen to give their best. He urged the youth
to innovate, lead with integrity, and actively participate in nation-building.
The Vice President also underlined the importance of Aatma Nirbhar Bharat, stating that self-reliance is
rooted in harnessing domestic capabilities, fostering innovation, and supporting local enterprise whileremaining globally competitive. He noted that in a rapidly changing world, young graduates must
continuously upgrade their skills and remain adaptable to emerging technologies and opportunities.
Speaking on women’s empowerment, the Vice President highlighted the growing role of women in
academic excellence. He observed that women consistently form a majority among medal winners at
convocations across the country and expressed satisfaction that more than 80 percent of the gold medalists
at the university this year are women. He described this as a reflection of the rising strength of “Nari
Shakti” and a broader social transformation towards equality and leadership across sectors.
The Vice President said that while the world offers immense opportunities, it also presents challenges such
as climate change, technological disruption, and social inequalities. He urged them to face these
challenges with courage and creativity, and to measure success not merely by personal achievements but
by the positive impact they create in society.
He also called upon students to remain rooted in India’s rich cultural and intellectual heritage while
embracing modernity and a global outlook.
Appreciating the parents, faculty, and administration, the Vice President commended their role in shaping
young minds and contributing to nation-building. He urged graduates to remain resilient in the face of
challenges, learn from failures, and move forward with confidence. He encouraged them to dream big, act
responsibly, and contribute wholeheartedly to building a Viksit Bharat and an Aatma Nirbhar Bharat.
Among those present on the occasion were Governor of Karnataka Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot; Vice-
Chancellor of the Central University of Karnataka, Prof. Satya Narayana; along with faculty members,
staff, parents, and students.
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