**Executive Summary**
This document summarizes the address given by the Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, at the 30th Convocation of Pondicherry University on December 29, 2025. The address focused on the role of graduating students in nation-building and the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. The Vice-President urged the graduates to shoulder the responsibility of applying knowledge for societal progress and to become ambassadors of the National Education Policy 2020.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Address Overview:**
* Vice-President addressed the 30th Convocation of Pondicherry University.
* He described graduating students as architects of Viksit Bharat @2047.
* He urged graduates to apply their knowledge for the progress of society and the nation.
* **Pondicherry University Achievements:**
* The University secured an A+ grade from NAAC in its fifth assessment cycle.
* The University has a high level of global engagement, including 113 Memoranda of Understanding.
* 28 faculty members are featured in Stanford University's World's Top 2% Scientists List.
* **Vision for Viksit Bharat @2047 and National Education Policy 2020:**
* The Vice-President highlighted the vision articulated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for building a prosperous, inclusive, and developed India.
* The Vice-President emphasized that the National Education Policy 2020 represents a shift from rote memorization to critical thinking and holistic development.
* The Vice-President urged graduates to become ambassadors of its spirit.
* **Ministry of Education Initiatives:**
* The Vice-President mentioned key initiatives like PM-USHA, SWAYAM, DIKSHA, and the National Digital Library.
* These initiatives aim to democratize access to quality education.
* **Guidance for Graduates:**
* He cautioned students about the rapid transformation through AI, automation, biotechnology, and digital connectivity.
* He advocated for a balanced approach combining technological enthusiasm with ethical vigilance.
* He urged students to say “No to Drugs”.
* He urged graduates to discern and absorb what is valuable, ethical, and meaningful.
* He urged graduates to ensure that their education shapes them into good human beings, responsible citizens, and socially conscious professionals.
* **Event Attendance:**
* The event was attended by dignitaries including the Lt. Governor of Puducherry, Shri K. Kailashnathan; Chief Minister Shri N. Rangasamy; and Vice-Chancellor of Pondicherry University Prof. P. Prakash Babu.
**Impact Analysis**
**Graduating Students**
* **Impact:** Expected to shoulder the responsibility of nation-building as architects of Viksit Bharat @2047, apply their knowledge for societal progress, and embrace the principles of the National Education Policy 2020.
* **Action Required:** Apply knowledge for the progress of society and the nation, become ambassadors of the National Education Policy 2020, and adhere to ethical principles in their professional and personal lives.
**Pondicherry University**
* **Impact:** Recognition for academic excellence (A+ grade from NAAC) and global engagement. Highlighted faculty achievements contribute to the university's reputation.
* **Action Required:** Continue to maintain high academic standards, foster global collaborations, and support faculty research and development.
**Ministry of Education**
* **Impact:** Endorsement of key initiatives (PM-USHA, SWAYAM, DIKSHA, National Digital Library) as means to democratize access to quality education.
* **Action Required:** Continue to promote and expand these initiatives to ensure equitable access to quality education for all.
Key Entities Referenced
Viksit Bharat @2047: A vision articulated by the Prime Minister for building a prosperous, inclusive, and developed India.
Pondicherry University: The university whose 30th convocation was addressed by the Vice-President.
National Education Policy 2020: A policy document that marks a paradigm shift in education from rote memorization to critical thinking.
Ministry of Education: The ministry whose key initiatives like PM-USHA, SWAYAM, DIKSHA, and the National Digital Library are highlighted.
Puducherry: Location of the Pondicherry University, also referred as a land of cultural richness and spiritual heritage.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice-President Addresses 30th Convocation of
Pondicherry University, Calls Graduates
Architects of Viksit Bharat @2047
प्रव तथ: 29 DEC 2025 6:45PM by PIB Delhi
The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, addressed the 30th Convocation of Pondicherry
University today and exhorted graduating students to shoulder the responsibility of nation-building,
describing them as the architects of Viksit Bharat @2047.
Vice-President of India and Chancellor of Pondicherry University, Shri C. P.
Radhakrishnan, addressed the 30th Convocation of Pondicherry University today
and exhorted graduating students to shoulder the responsibility of nation-
building, describing them as the architects of… pic.twitter.com/JITUMWZQQA
— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) December 29, 2025
Congratulating the graduating students, the Vice-President said that a convocation is not merely a
celebration of academic success, but a solemn moment marking the transition to greater responsibility. He
reminded the graduates that their degrees carry with them a duty to apply knowledge for the progress of
society and the nation.
Referring to Puducherry as a land of cultural richness and spiritual heritage, the Vice-President recalled
the lasting influence of great poets and visionaries such as Subramania Bharathi, Bharathidasan, and Sri
Aurobindo. He noted that Sri Aurobindo’s philosophy continues to guide higher education by integrating
knowledge, spirituality, and action, while nurturing minds capable of contributing to national progress and
global harmony.
The Vice-President congratulated Pondicherry University on securing the prestigious A+ grade from
NAAC in its fifth cycle of assessment, and praised its global engagement, including 113 Memoranda of
Understanding with national and international institutions. He also lauded the achievement of 28 faculty
members being featured in Stanford University’s World’s Top 2% Scientists List, calling it a testament to
the university’s academic excellence.
Highlighting India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat @2047, he said the vision articulated by Prime
Minister Shri Narendra Modi provides a comprehensive roadmap for building a prosperous, inclusive, and
developed India. He emphasized that the National Education Policy 2020 marks a paradigm shift—from
rote memorization to critical thinking, from rigid disciplines to multidisciplinary learning, and from exam-
centric approaches to holistic development—and urged graduates to become ambassadors of its spirit.
The Vice-President also highlighted key initiatives of the Ministry of Education such as PM-USHA,
SWAYAM, DIKSHA, and the National Digital Library, noting that these initiatives democratize access to
quality education and reflect the belief that education must be a right for all, not a privilege for a few.Cautioning students about the rapid transformation of the world through artificial intelligence, automation,
biotechnology, and digital connectivity, he called for a balanced approach that combines technological
enthusiasm with ethical vigilance. He also urged the youth to firmly say “No to Drugs” and encourage
their peers to do the same.
Drawing from the ancient Tamil text Naladiyar, the Vice-President reminded students that while
knowledge is limitless, the time to acquire it is limited. He urged graduates to discern and absorb what is
valuable, ethical, and meaningful from the vast ocean of information.
He concluded by urging graduates to ensure that their education shapes them into good human beings,
responsible citizens, and socially conscious professionals, where knowledge is guided by humility,
technology by human values, and success by social responsibility.
The event was attended by the Lt. Governor of Puducherry, Shri K. Kailashnathan; Chief Minister Shri N.
Rangasamy; and Vice-Chancellor of Pondicherry University Prof. P. Prakash Babu, among other
dignitaries.
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