**Executive Summary**
On April 25, 2026, the Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, addressed the 35th Convocation Ceremony of the University of Rajasthan in Jaipur. The address focused on urging graduates to transition from job seekers to job creators and nation-builders in alignment with the "Viksit Bharat" vision. Key themes included the necessity of women's leadership, the importance of ethical conduct, and the requirement for graduates to use their education for societal progress.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Role of Youth in National Development**
* Graduates are encouraged to become innovators and job creators to support the vision of "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" and "Viksit Bharat."
* Youth are urged to use their knowledge as a tool for progress, innovation, and the betterment of society.
* The Vice-President emphasized that education must drive ethical conduct and societal transformation.
**Women’s Empowerment and Leadership**
* The document highlights that a majority of gold medal winners in recent years have been women.
* The Vice-President stated that a developed nation requires equal opportunity, dignity, and leadership roles for women.
* Expectations were set for the "Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam" to enhance women's representation within legislative bodies.
**Core Values and Personal Conduct**
* Excellence is described as incomplete without empathy, and achievement is incomplete without humility.
* Students are urged to think critically, remain resilient in the face of failure, and embrace lifelong learning.
* Graduates are specifically advised to stay away from drugs and to utilize social media constructively.
**Institutional and Regional Recognition**
* The University of Rajasthan was recognized for shaping thinkers and leaders committed to integrity and service.
* The Government of Rajasthan was commended for fostering innovation and opportunities for the youth.
**Impact Analysis**
**Graduating Students**
**Impact**
Graduates are challenged to move beyond traditional employment to entrepreneurship and nation-building roles. They are being held to a high standard of moral and social responsibility.
**Action Required**
Apply knowledge toward innovation and job creation; maintain ethical standards; avoid drug use; and engage with social media in a constructive manner.
**Women Graduates**
**Impact**
Women are recognized as academic leaders (gold medalists) and are positioned as essential participants in the nation’s leadership and legislative future.
**Action Required**
Continue to pursue leadership roles and leverage the provisions of the "Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam" for increased representation.
**Educational Institutions (University of Rajasthan)**
**Impact**
The university is validated as a critical hub for character building and shaping future change-makers.
**Action Required**
Continue fostering an environment that prioritizes innovation, integrity, and the application of education for the greater good.
**Government Bodies**
**Impact**
State and national leadership are recognized for their roles in creating the framework for youth opportunity and women's empowerment.
**Action Required**
Continue implementing policies like "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" and "Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam" to support economic and social transformation.
Key Entities Referenced
Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam: A legislative act aimed at enhancing women's representation in India's legislative bodies, highlighted for its role in societal transformation.
Viksit Bharat: A national vision and policy framework focused on transforming India into a fully developed nation.
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: A flagship government initiative aimed at making India a self-reliant nation through innovation and job creation.
University of Rajasthan: The primary host institution located in Jaipur where the 35th Convocation ceremony took place.
Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan: The Vice-President of India who delivered the address urging youth toward nation-building and ethical leadership.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice-President Urges Youth to Become Job
Creators and Nation-Builders at the 35th
Convocation of University of Rajasthan
“Excellence Without Empathy is Incomplete”: Vice-
President’s Message to Graduates
“A Truly Developed Nation Cannot Exist Without Equal
Opportunity, Dignity, and Leadership Roles for Its Women”:
Vice-President
Vice-President Expresses Hope for Transformation in the
Composition of Legislative Bodies Through the Nari Shakti
Vandan Adhiniyam
Posted On: 25 APR 2026 2:22PM by PIB Delhi
The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, graced the 35th Convocation Ceremony of the
University of Rajasthan, as the Chief Guest, in Jaipur today.
Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan graced the 35th Convocation of
University of Rajasthan in Jaipur today.
Urging youth to become job creators and nation-builders, the Vice President
emphasised that education must drive innovation, ethical conduct, and societal
progress.… pic.twitter.com/CeLlQEC7RP
— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) April 25, 2026
In his address, the Vice-President described Rajasthan as a land of rich heritage, bravery, and cultural
depth that has long nurtured excellence and character. He noted that Jaipur stands as a vibrant symbol of
heritage and progress, and said that the University of Rajasthan continues to shape generations of thinkers,
leaders, and change-makers committed to knowledge, integrity, and service.
Congratulating the graduating students, the Vice-President said that convocation marks both an ending and
a beginning. He urged students to use their knowledge as a tool for progress and emphasized that the true
measure of education lies in its application for the betterment of society, innovation, and ethical conduct.Referring to the vision of an Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat under the leadership of the Prime
Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, he encouraged graduates to become job creators, innovators, and nation-
builders. He also appreciated the efforts of the Government of Rajasthan under the leadership of Chief
Minister Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma in fostering innovation and opportunities for youth.
Emphasising the importance of women’s empowerment, the Vice-President expressed pride in the
achievements of women graduates. He noted that a majority of gold medal winners in recent years have
been women. He said their accomplishments represent significant progress and inspire future generations.
He said that a truly developed nation cannot exist without equal opportunity, dignity, and leadership roles
for its women. He also expressed hope that the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam will further enhance
women’s representation in legislative bodies.
Addressing the challenges of a rapidly changing world, the Vice-President urged students to think
critically, act ethically, and embrace lifelong learning. He encouraged them to remain resilient, learn from
failures, and stay grounded in values, stating that excellence without empathy and achievement without
humility are incomplete.
He called upon graduates to contribute meaningfully to society, uphold compassion, respect diversity, and
work towards the greater good. He also advised them to stay away from drugs and to use social media
constructively.
The Governor of Rajasthan, Shri Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde; Deputy Chief Minister, Dr. Prem Chand
Bairwa; Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Dr. Radha Mohan Das Agrawal; and Vice-Chancellor of
the University of Rajasthan, Prof. Alpana Kateja, were present on the occasion.
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