\u201cDegrees Must Go Beyond Textbook Knowledge,\u201d Says LG Sandhu, Calls It the Start of Nation-Building<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLogical Thinking Is the Real Strength in the Age of AI and Innovation,\u201d LG Sandhu<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYouth Will Be the Drivers of a Developed India,\u201d Says CM Rekha Gupta<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Delhi Govt Focused on Making Higher Education World-Class: CM Gupta<\/p>\n\n\n\n
New Delhi, April 2026 : <\/strong>Delhi Lieutenant Governor Sardar Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta on Thursday attended the 18th convocation of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, where they conferred degrees on graduating students. Addressing the gathering, the LG said a convocation marks not just the end of an academic journey, but the beginning of thousands of new ones that contribute to nation-building. He noted that young graduates are stepping into a world being rapidly reshaped by artificial intelligence and sustainable innovation, and urged them to look beyond textbook knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Chief Minister said the ceremony reflects years of hard work, discipline and dedication by students. \u201cToday\u2019s graduates are the real drivers of \u2018Viksit Bharat\u2019. Your talent and capability will take the country to new heights on the global stage,\u201d she said, encouraging students to use their education not only for personal growth but also for the larger good of society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Among those present were Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr) Mahesh Verma and Prof. Yogesh Singh, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Delhi, along with students, parents, faculty members and other dignitaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Lieutenant Governor emphasised that education must equip students with adaptability, critical thinking and the courage to innovate. Referring to the Prime Minister\u2019s vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, he said the country needs problem-solvers who can tackle complex challenges in areas such as urban development, public health and digital governance. Invoking the teachings of Guru Gobind Singh, he described knowledge as a powerful instrument of justice and service, and urged students to treat their education as a responsibility towards society and the nation. He expressed confidence that the future of Delhi and India is in safe hands, with young people capable of driving meaningful change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Chief Minister also praised the university\u2019s work in emerging fields such as AI, robotics, data science and design innovation. Highlighting the Atal Incubation Centre, she said the university has supported over 170 startups, helping young people move from being job seekers to job creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Outlining the government\u2019s priorities, she said Delhi\u2019s education budget has risen to \u20b919,326 crore this year. \u201cOur aim is not just to make schools smarter, but to ensure world-class facilities in higher education as well,\u201d she said, adding that more than 2,200 students are being provided free coaching for competitive exams such as JEE, NEET and CLAT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A total of 26,649 degrees were awarded at the convocation, including 22,932 undergraduate, 3,582 postgraduate, 11 MPhil and 124 PhD degrees. Notably, women accounted for 70% of PhD recipients this year. 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