**Executive Summary**
On April 6, 2026, Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed the 8th Convocation of Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology in Murthal, Haryana. The address celebrated academic excellence, specifically highlighting the leadership of women in higher education, and outlined a vision for national growth through technological innovation and a decolonized mindset. Key action items include the call for youth to become ambassadors for a drug-free society and to contribute to the "Viksit Bharat" initiative.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Academic Excellence and Gender Equality**
* Women constituted approximately 50% of the total graduating students and 64% of gold medal winners.
* This progress is attributed to social transformation initiatives such as "Beti Bachao Beti Padhao," which have significantly improved the gender ratio in Haryana.
* **Technological Innovation and National Vision**
* The Vice President urged students to embrace emerging fields including Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Robotics, Quantum Computing, and Green Technologies.
* Innovation and indigenous solutions are identified as the pillars of "Aatma-Nirbhar Bharat" (self-reliant India).
* India's COVID-19 response, providing free vaccines domestically and to over 100 countries, was cited as a reflection of the nation's "spirit and greatness."
* **Cultural and Intellectual Identity**
* Emphasis was placed on "decolonizing the mindset" to liberate thought and instill confidence in India's heritage and intellectual traditions.
* A tribute was paid to Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram for his legacy in building a resilient agricultural framework and uplifting marginalized communities.
* **Character and Social Responsibility**
* Students were encouraged to define success through character, integrity, and the ability to rise after failure.
* A firm call was made to reject the "menace of substance abuse" in favor of a path of health and positivity.
**Impact Analysis**
**Graduating Students**
**Impact**
Students are recognized as the primary drivers of India’s future intellectual and technological growth. They are positioned as the beneficiaries of a transformative education system that values both modern science and traditional heritage.
**Action Required**
They must utilize their knowledge of emerging technologies for nation-building, uphold values of integrity, and actively serve as ambassadors for a drug-free society.
**Women in Education**
**Impact**
Female students are identified as the leading edge of a positive gender shift and social inclusivity in the region.
**Action Required**
Continued participation in higher education and leadership roles to sustain the momentum of women-led development.
**Educational Institutions (DCRUST)**
**Impact**
The university is framed as a critical hub for fostering "Aatma-Nirbhar Bharat" through science and technology.
**Action Required**
The institution is encouraged to continue aligning its academic pursuits with rural development, agricultural resilience, and the values of social justice.
Key Entities Referenced
Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology, Murthal, Haryana: The primary educational institution and location of the convocation, highlighted for its role in science, technology, and rural transformation.
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao: A national initiative credited with driving a positive gender shift and significantly improving the gender ratio and female educational achievement.
Viksit Bharat: A strategic national vision for a developed India, focusing on intellectual growth, decolonized mindsets, and global leadership.
Aatma-Nirbhar Bharat: A core initiative emphasizing national self-reliance through indigenous innovation, technological development, and pharmaceutical independence.
Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan: The Vice President of India who delivered the address, outlining national priorities for education, technology, and social development.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President Addresses 8th Convocation
Ceremony of Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram
University of Science & Technology, Murthal,
Haryana
Vice President Highlights Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram’s Role in
Transforming Rural India
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Driving Positive Gender Shift: Vice
President
Be Ambassadors of a Drug-Free Society: Vice President to
Students
Decolonizing Mindset Key to India’s Intellectual Growth: Vice
President
Posted On: 06 APR 2026 5:01PM by PIB Delhi
The Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today addressed the 8th Convocation Ceremony of
Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology at Murthal, Sonepat, Haryana.
Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan graced the 8th Convocation of
Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology in Murthal,
Haryana today.
Congratulating the graduates, the Vice President noted with pride that 64% of
gold medal winners are women, reflecting the… pic.twitter.com/9q9LenCRty
— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) April 6, 2026
The Vice President expressed his happiness at being present on the sacred land of ‘Dharma Kshetra’
Haryana. He paid rich tributes to Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram, describing him as a towering symbol of
integrity, social justice, and visionary leadership. He noted that Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram dedicated his
life to uplifting farmers and marginalized communities and played a transformative role in improving their
socio-economic conditions and restoring their dignity.Highlighting his contributions, the Vice President said that his emphasis on cooperative institutions and
equitable land practices laid the foundation for a resilient agricultural framework. He added that these
efforts significantly contributed to Haryana’s emergence as a progressive and prosperous agricultural state,
playing a crucial role in India’s food security and rural development.
Congratulating the graduating students, the Vice President expressed happiness that nearly 64 percent of
the gold medal winners were women and that women constituted around 50 percent of the total graduating
students. He described this as a reflection of the transformative changes brought about through women-led
development in recent years. He noted that sustained efforts through awareness campaigns and initiatives
such as Beti Bachao Beti Padhao have significantly improved the gender ratio in Haryana, making it an
encouraging example of social transformation and inclusivity.
Referring to the vision of a Viksit Bharat under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the
Vice President emphasized that the call for an Aatma-Nirbhar Bharat is a call for innovation, self-
confidence, and indigenous solutions.
Recalling India’s response during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Vice President said that when the world
was grappling with the crisis, many nations and multinational pharmaceutical companies developed
vaccines, with some seeking to patent them for greater profits. He noted that India, under the leadership of
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, developed vaccines and provided them free of cost to its people,
while also supplying them to more than 100 countries. He said that this reflected the spirit and greatness of
Bharat.
The Vice President spoke about the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning,
Robotics, Quantum Computing, and Green Technologies. He urged students to embrace these emerging
fields with curiosity and responsibility and to use their knowledge as a tool for nation-building.
Expressing concern over the menace of substance abuse, the Vice President called upon the youth to
firmly reject drugs and adopt a path of health, purpose, and positivity. He encouraged them to become
ambassadors of a drug-free society.
Addressing the students, the Vice President said that success in life is not defined only by achievements,
but also by character, integrity, and the ability to rise after failures. He said that those who endure
hardships and injustice with patience ultimately emerge victorious. He advised students to equip
themselves with patience and face life’s challenges with courage and positivity. He added that Dharma
cannot be defeated by Adharma.
He also underlined the importance of decolonizing the mindset, stating that true education must liberate
thought, instill confidence in India’s heritage, and foster pride in its intellectual traditions.
Emphasizing the importance of character and integrity, the Vice President advised students to carry
forward the values imbibed during their academic journey. He urged them to strive for excellence,
contribute meaningfully to society, and play their part in building a strong and developed India.
The Governor of Haryana and Chancellor of the University, Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh; Chief Minister of
Haryana, Shri Nayab Singh Saini; Cabinet Minister of Haryana, Shri Arvind Kumar Sharma; and Vice-
Chancellor of the University, Prof. Shree Prakash Singh, were present on the occasion.
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