**Executive Summary**
The Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, addressed the 3rd convocation ceremony of IIMT University in Meerut on April 21, 2026. The address emphasized the pivotal role of the youth in achieving the "Viksit Bharat @ 2047" vision and the necessity of aligning personal aspirations with nation-building. Key action items include transitioning from job seekers to job creators and embracing innovation to drive a self-reliant India.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**National Vision and Goals**
* **Viksit Bharat 2047:** The youth are identified as the primary drivers for realizing a developed India by 2047, a mission requiring energy, creativity, and commitment.
* **Nation-Building:** Convocation marks the start of a lifelong commitment to national service rather than just the end of an academic journey.
* **Inclusive Development:** National progress must reach the "last village and the last person," ensuring it is sustainable and rooted in cultural heritage.
**Economic and Professional Empowerment**
* **Job Creation:** Graduates are encouraged to become "job creators" and innovators rather than merely "job seekers."
* **Aatmanirbhar Bharat:** The spirit of self-reliance is central to the nation's transformation, focusing on home-grown solutions and supporting local industries.
* **Modern Infrastructure:** The Namo Bharat Train and Meerut Metro are cited as examples of sustainable connectivity opening new growth avenues for professionals.
**Societal Values and Progress**
* **Core Values:** Students are urged to uphold integrity, discipline, and service while contributing to an inclusive society.
* **Women's Empowerment:** The increasing share of academic honors secured by women is recognized as a benchmark for societal transformation and a more progressive India.
**Impact Analysis**
**Graduates and Students**
**Impact**
They are transitioning into a rapidly evolving economy and are tasked with the responsibility of leading India’s development toward 2047.
**Action Required**
They must align their ambitions with national priorities, embrace innovation, and focus on entrepreneurship to create employment opportunities.
**Women in Academia**
**Impact**
They are increasingly dominating academic honors, serving as inspirations for future generations and driving societal progress.
**Action Required**
Continue setting high academic benchmarks and utilizing supportive ecosystems to excel in professional spheres.
**Local Industries and Innovators**
**Impact**
There is a renewed national focus on "home-grown solutions" and local industrial support.
**Action Required**
Collaborate with young innovators and graduates to foster a culture of self-reliance and domestic technological advancement.
Key Entities Referenced
Viksit Bharat @ 2047: A national vision and mission aimed at transforming India into a developed nation by the year 2047.
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: A national initiative and philosophy of self-reliance focused on promoting home-grown solutions and local industries.
Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan: The Vice President of India who delivered the address outlining national priorities and the role of youth in nation-building.
IIMT University, Meerut: The educational institution and primary location where the policy-oriented address regarding national development was delivered.
Namo Bharat Train: A modern connectivity and infrastructure initiative highlighted as a driver of economic growth and sustainable development.
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Vice President of India addressed the
3rd convocation ceremony of IIMT University at
Meerut
Youth Must Align Personal Aspirations with Nation-Building:
Vice President
Become Job Creators and Drivers of Innovation : Vice
President to Graduates
India’s Youth Key to Realising Viksit Bharat Vision by 2047:
Vice President
Posted On: 21 APR 2026 5:41PM by PIB Delhi
The Vice President of India Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed the 3rd convocation ceremony of IIMT
University, Meerut today, stating that the occasion marks not merely the culmination of an academic
journey, but the beginning of a lifelong commitment towards nation-building.
Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan graced the 3rd Convocation Ceremony
of IIMT University, Meerut today.
Emphasising the vision of Viksit Bharat, the Vice President said that it is a
national mission requiring the energy, creativity, and commitment of the youth. He
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The Vice President observed that they are stepping into an India that is rapidly evolving and brimming
with opportunities. He described the present moment as a defining phase in the nation’s history, marked by
transformative infrastructure and development initiatives.
The Vice President highlighted the Namo Bharat Train and the Meerut Metro, inaugurated by the Prime
Minister Shri Narendra Modi earlier this year, as examples of modern, efficient, and sustainable
connectivity that are opening new avenues of growth for students and professionals alike.
Emphasising the vision of Viksit Bharat, the Vice President underlined that this vision is a national
mission that requires the energy, creativity, and commitment of the youth. He added that the spirit of
Aatmanirbhar Bharat lies at the core of this transformative journey.Urging students to embrace their responsibilities, the Vice President stressed the importance of
contributing to nation-building, upholding values of integrity, discipline, and service, and ensuring that
development remains inclusive, sustainable, and rooted in India’s rich cultural heritage.
Encouraging students to think beyond personal success, he advised them to align their ambitions with
national priorities. He called upon them to become job creators rather than job seekers. He also urged
them to embrace innovation, support local industries, and promote home-grown solutions.
The Vice President stated that the vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047 goes beyond economic growth and
encompasses inclusive development that reaches the last village and the last person.
The Vice President observed that women are increasingly securing a significant share of academic honours
and medals at convocations. He described this as a reflection of a positive societal transformation driven
by determination, discipline, and supportive ecosystems. He noted that such achievements are setting new
benchmarks and inspiring future generations towards a more inclusive and progressive India.
Minister of Animal Husbandry & Dairy Development, Government of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Dharmpal
Singh; Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, Shri Laxmikant Bajpai; Chancellor, IIMT University, Shri
Yogesh Mohan Gupta; and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
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