**Executive Summary**
The Vice-President of India addressed the 8th Convocation of Nagaland University at Lumami on March 6, 2026. He highlighted Prime Minister's initiatives for the North-East, praised a recent tripartite agreement, and emphasized unity in diversity. The Vice-President's visit marked his first to the North-East after assuming office.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Nagaland University Achievements**
* Commended for significant contributions to higher education since its 1994 establishment.
* Appreciated for expanding academic outreach and strengthening access to quality education.
* Acknowledged for achievements in establishing a cancer research laboratory.
* Recognized for efforts in preserving and documenting indigenous Naga languages and customary laws.
**Vice-President's Address to Students**
* Urged graduating students to strive for progress with purpose while maintaining harmony between development and environmental preservation.
* Encouraged youth to lead responsible lives and remain committed to building a stronger nation.
* Called upon students to firmly "No to Drugs."
* Emphasized the importance of continuously upgrading knowledge and skills in a rapidly evolving world.
**Government Initiatives and Agreements**
* Highlighted the Government's focus on North-East development under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, specifically mentioning the PM-DevINE initiative.
* Expressed confidence that the tripartite agreement, signed in February 2026 between the Central Government, the Government of Nagaland, and the Eastern Nagaland People's Organisation, will address concerns and promote peace and development.
* Appreciated the role of the Governor of Nagaland and the State Government in advancing development and peace.
* Noted the transformative infrastructural development in the North-East over the past decade.
**Vice-President's Visit**
* Participated as Chief Guest at the 8th Convocation Ceremony of Nagaland University.
* Laid the foundation stone for the HEFA Phase II buildings at Nagaland University.
* Was accorded a warm welcome at Dimapur Airport.
**Impact Analysis**
**Nagaland University**
* **Impact**: Positive recognition for its contributions to higher education and specific achievements. Potential for increased focus and support for its ongoing initiatives.
* **Action Required**: None explicitly mentioned in the document.
**Graduating Students**
* **Impact**: Received guidance and encouragement regarding their future responsibilities, personal conduct, and contribution to nation-building.
* **Action Required**: To strive for progress with purpose, maintain harmony, lead responsible lives, and reject drugs.
**Youth of Nagaland/North-East**
* **Impact**: Encouragement to develop skills and knowledge to adapt to emerging challenges and opportunities, contributing to regional development and inclusive growth.
* **Action Required**: To continuously upgrade knowledge and skills.
**Stakeholders Involved in the Tripartite Agreement (Central Government, Nagaland Government, Eastern Nagaland People's Organisation)**
* **Impact**: The Vice-President's expression of confidence suggests potential positive momentum towards addressing long-standing concerns and promoting peace and development in the region.
* **Action Required**: None explicitly mentioned in the document, but continued commitment to the agreement's objectives is implied.
**Government of Nagaland**
* **Impact**: Appreciation for its role in advancing development and peace initiatives.
* **Action Required**: None explicitly mentioned in the document.
**People of Nagaland**
* **Impact**: Their unity, vibrancy, and traditions were highlighted as the true strength of the State. The importance of people's interaction in strengthening national unity was emphasized.
* **Action Required**: None explicitly mentioned in the document.
Key Entities Referenced
Prime Minister's Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE): A government initiative supporting infrastructure, social development, and livelihood projects in the North-East region.
Tripartite agreement: An agreement signed between the Central Government, the Government of Nagaland, and the Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation concerning the North-East region.
Nagaland University: The university where the 8th Convocation Ceremony was held, and which has made significant contributions to higher education and preserved indigenous Naga culture.
Shri Amit Shah: Union Home Minister who led the tripartite agreement.
Nagaland: The location of the Vice-President's first North-East visit, and the context for discussions on peace, development, and unity.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice-President addresses the 8th Convocation of
Nagaland University at Lumami
Vice-President highlights Prime Minister’s initiatives
transforming the North-East
Vice-President appreciates the historic tripartite agreement
signed under the leadership of Union Home Minister Shri
Amit Shah
Vice-President praises Nagaland Governor Shri Ajay Kumar
Bhalla and State Government for advancing peace and
development in the State
Vice-President emphasises unity in diversity as the strength
of Bharat
Vice-President begins first North-East visit from Nagaland
Posted On: 06 MAR 2026 2:52PM by PIB Delhi
The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, participated as the Chief Guest at the 8th
Convocation Ceremony of Nagaland University at its Lumami campus in Nagaland today.
On his maiden visit to Nagaland after assuming office, the Vice President of India,
Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, graced the 8th Convocation Ceremony of Nagaland
University at Lumami today.
The Vice President commended Nagaland University for its significant
contributions to higher… pic.twitter.com/N1twTo7OY4
— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) March 6, 2026
Addressing the gathering, the Vice-President expressed happiness at visiting Nagaland during his first visit to the North-East
after assuming office. Describing Nagaland as a place where nature, culture and courage blend in harmony, he said that the
true strength of the State lies in its people and their vibrant traditions.
Highlighting India’s unity in diversity, the Vice-President stated that the strength of the country lies not in its differences but in
the unity that binds its people together.The Vice-President commended Nagaland University for its significant contributions to higher education since its establishment
in 1994 after being carved out of North Eastern Hill University. He noted that the University has expanded its academic
outreach and strengthened access to quality education across the region.
He also appreciated the University’s achievements in various fields, including the establishment of a cancer research laboratory,
as well as its efforts to preserve and document indigenous Naga languages and customary laws.
Congratulating the graduating students, the Vice-President urged them to strive for progress with purpose while maintaining
harmony between development and environmental preservation.
Encouraging the youth to lead responsible lives, he called upon students to remain committed to building a stronger nation and
to firmly say “No to Drugs”.
The Vice-President noted that the world is evolving faster than ever and emphasised the importance of continuously upgrading
knowledge and skills to adapt to emerging challenges and opportunities.
The Vice-President also highlighted the Government’s focus on the development of the North-Eastern region under the
leadership of the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi. He referred to the Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East
Region (PM-DevINE), which supports infrastructure, social development and livelihood projects in the region. These initiatives,
he said, will significantly contribute to creating opportunities for the youth and accelerating inclusive growth in the region.
Referring to the tripartite agreement signed in February 2026 between the Central Government, the Government of Nagaland
and the Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation, under the leadership of Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, the Vice-
President expressed confidence that the agreement will address long-standing concerns and promote peace and development
in the region.
The Vice-President also appreciated the role played by the Governor of Nagaland, Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla and State
Government, in advancing development and peace initiatives in the State.
The Vice-President highlighted the transformative infrastructural development that has taken place in the North-East in the past
decade. He said that while infrastructure connects territories, it is the interaction among people that strengthens national unity.
During the visit, the Vice-President also laid the foundation stone for the HEFA Phase II buildings at Nagaland University.
Governor of Nagaland and Chief Rector of Nagaland University, Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla; Deputy Chief Minister of Nagaland,
Shri T. R. Zeliang; Chancellor of Nagaland University, Dr. Samudra Gupta Kashyap; Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Jagadish Kumar
Patnaik; and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan was accorded a warm welcome at
Dimapur Airport, Nagaland. The Vice President will grace the 8th Convocation of
Nagaland University at Lumami today. pic.twitter.com/pMtH77UJOi
— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) March 6, 2026
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