**Executive Summary**
On March 28, 2026, Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed the 15th Annual Convocation of IIM Ranchi, emphasizing the integration of integrity, social responsibility, and national commitment into management education. He urged graduates to prioritize ethical leadership and grassroots impact to support the "Viksit Bharat @ 2047" vision. The visit also included commemorative tributes to freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda at Ulihatu and Ranchi.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Redefining Management Education**
* Management education must evolve beyond corporate boardrooms and financial balance sheets to engage directly with society.
* The curriculum should focus on "socially responsive education" that addresses real-world challenges and fosters inclusive growth.
* Academic success should be measured by decisions that protect livelihoods and the larger social good rather than just analytical skills.
**Ethical Leadership and Success**
* Foundations of enduring institutions are built on integrity, trust, and ethical leadership.
* Students are encouraged to choose "character over shortcuts" and "purpose over profit."
* True success is defined by the values and ethics practiced during one’s career, rather than just personal achievements or accumulation of wealth.
**National Vision and Grassroots Contribution**
* The youth are called to contribute to the national vision of "Viksit Bharat @ 2047."
* Graduates are urged to "Think global, act local," ensuring their professional impact begins at the grassroots level.
* The ultimate measure of success is what an individual gives back to society.
**Commemorative Activities**
* The Vice President paid tributes at Ulihatu village, the birthplace of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, and interacted with his descendants.
* Floral tributes were offered at Bhagwan Birsa Chowk in Ranchi to honor the freedom fighter's sacrifice.
**Impact Analysis**
**Graduating Students**
**Impact**
Students are challenged to shift their focus from personal profit and achievements to ethical leadership and social welfare.
**Action Required**
Adopt the "Think global, act local" philosophy; pursue professional goals with integrity; contribute actively to the "Viksit Bharat @ 2047" initiative.
**IIM Ranchi and Faculty**
**Impact**
The institution is recognized for its remarkable progress and is tasked with fostering socially responsive leaders.
**Action Required**
Ensure management training continues to move beyond traditional financial metrics to include social engagement and inclusive growth.
**Government and Institutional Dignitaries**
**Impact**
High-level officials, including the Governor of Jharkhand and Union Ministers, are aligned with the mission of integrating national heritage with modern management education.
**Action Required**
Support policies and initiatives that promote grassroots development and honor national freedom fighters to inspire future leaders.
Key Entities Referenced
Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan: The Vice President of India who delivered the keynote address at IIM Ranchi, emphasizing ethical leadership, integrity, and social responsibility in management education.
Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ranchi: The host institution for the 15th Annual Convocation and the primary setting for the Vice President's discourse on reforming management education to address real-world challenges.
Viksit Bharat @ 2047: The national vision for a developed India by 2047, which the Vice President called upon the graduating youth to contribute toward through grassroots impact.
Bhagwan Birsa Munda: A revered freedom fighter whose legacy and birthplace were honored by the Vice President to illustrate the importance of national commitment and grassroots engagement.
Jharkhand: The central state location for the convocation and the Vice President’s visit to significant cultural sites, serving as the geographic context for the policy-related address.
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Vice President Addresses 15th Annual
Convocation of IIM Ranchi; Urges Students to
Lead with Integrity, Social Responsibility and
National Commitment
Management Education Must Go Beyond Boardrooms and
Balance Sheets: Vice President
Choose Character Over Shortcuts and Purpose Over Profit:
Vice President
Posted On: 28 MAR 2026 6:32PM by PIB Delhi
The Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, graced the 15th Annual Convocation of the Indian
Institute of Management (IIM), Ranchi, in Jharkhand today.
Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan graced the 15th Convocation of the
Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ranchi in Jharkhand today.
Recalling his association with Jharkhand as its former Governor, he said that he
had been following the Institute’s journey with great… pic.twitter.com/4odwE6iA8
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— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) March 28, 2026
Addressing the gathering, the Vice President said that it was a pleasure to visit the Institute again after a
gap of three years. Recalling his association with Jharkhand as its former Governor, he said that he had
been following the Institute’s journey with great interest and noted that the progress achieved by IIM
Ranchi during this period had been truly remarkable.
Highlighting the importance of socially responsive education, the Vice President said that management
education must go beyond boardrooms and balance sheets, and should engage with society, address real-
world challenges and contribute to inclusive growth.
The Vice President said that while academic case studies test analytical skills, life demands decisions that
affect people’s livelihoods, trust and the larger social good. He urged students to define success not merely
by achievements, but by the values and ethics with which they pursue them.
The Vice President stated that ethical leadership, integrity and trust are the foundations on which enduring
institutions are built. He encouraged students to choose character over shortcuts and purpose over profit.Calling upon the youth to contribute to the national vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047, the Vice President
urged them to “Think global, act local” and ensure that their impact begins at the grassroots.
Congratulating the graduating students, their parents and the faculty, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan wished them
success, fulfilment and a life of purpose, while urging them to always remember that the true measure of
success lies not in what one accumulates, but in what one gives back to society.
Governor of Jharkhand, Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar; Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Shri
Harivansh; Union Minister of State for Defence, Shri Sanjay Seth; Minister in the Government of
Jharkhand, Shri Sudivya Kumar; and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
Johar Jharkhand!
After assuming the office of the Vice-President of India, I am deeply moved to
once again visit Ulihatu, the sacred birthplace of Bhagwan Birsa Munda Ji. I pay
my deepest respects and heartfelt tributes to this great freedom fighter, whose
life and sacrifice… pic.twitter.com/ofWaASJ1fN
— CP Radhakrishnan (@CPR_VP) March 28, 2026
After paying tributes at the birthplace of Bhagwan Birsa Munda in Ulihatu Village,
Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan interacted with the descendants of
Bhagwan Birsa Munda in Khunti district, Jharkhand, today. pic.twitter.com/k2ouS
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— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) March 28, 2026
Earlier in the day, the Vice President visited the birthplace of Bhagwan Birsa Munda at Ulihatu village in
Khunti District and paid tributes to the heart freedom fighter, on his maiden visit to the state after
assuming the office of Vice President of India.
He said he was deeply moved to once again visit Ulihatu and fondly recalled his visit to the place on the
very first day when he took the oath as the Governor of Jharkhand. He also interacted with the
descendants of Bhagwan Birsa Munda at Ulihatu village.
The Vice President also offered floral tributes to Bhagwan Birsa Munda at Bhagwan Birsa Chowk in
Ranchi.
Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan offered floral tributes to Bhagwan Birsa
Munda at Bhagwan Birsa Chowk in Ranchi today. pic.twitter.com/8XNccdg59c
— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) March 28, 2026
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