Royal Global University’s 5th Convocation Celebrates Academic Excellence and Vision for a Viksit Bharat

EduNe Bureau

Guwahati: The Assam Royal Global University (RGU) marked a significant milestone in its academic journey as it hosted its Fifth Convocation Ceremony with grandeur and pride, celebrating the achievements of its students and honouring distinguished individuals who have made lasting contributions to the nation.

Altogether 1,967 degrees were conferred, including 32 Ph.D. degrees, 777 postgraduate and integrated degrees, and 1,093 undergraduate degrees, reflecting the university’s growing stature as a premier centre of higher learning in Northeast India. The Convocation was presided over by Assam Governor and Visitor of the University, Sri Lakshman Prasad Acharya, in the presence of a distinguished gathering that included Dr. Sudhanshu Trivedi, Member of Rajya Sabha, who delivered the Convocation Address; Sri Bimal Borah, Minister of Industries and Commerce; and Sri Kamakhya Prasad Tasa, Member of Parliament. Dr. Ranoj Pegu, Education Minister of Assam, extended his congratulatory message to the graduating students.

 

The event witnessed the conferment of Honorary Doctorates upon four eminent personalities for their exceptional contributions to their respective fields and to society. Dr. Naresh Trehan, Padma Bhushan awardee and Chairman and Managing Director of Medanta, received the Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) for his pioneering work in cardiac medicine and healthcare. Sri Sanjiv Goenka, Chairman of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, was conferred the Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) for his contribution to education, industry, and nation-building. Padma Shri and Sahitya Akademi Awardee Yeshe Dorjee Thongchi was honoured with the Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.) in recognition of his lifelong dedication to literature and the enrichment of India’s cultural heritage. The Doctor of Law (LL.D.) was awarded to Sri Mahesh Agarwal, Eminent Advocate and Managing Partner of Agarwal Law Associates, for his commitment to justice and public service.

Addressing the Convocation, Governor Acharya urged the graduates to embody the essence of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” — the belief that the world is one family — by embracing values of unity, empathy, and global citizenship. He lauded Royal Global University for aligning its vision with the National Education Policy, which emphasizes holistic education and skill-based learning. In his Convocation Address, Dr. Sudhanshu Trivedi described the Northeast as an inseparable part of a rising India, noting that the very name “Arunachal,” meaning the land of the rising sun, mirrors the region’s symbolic role in India’s growth and rejuvenation.

 

 

Chancellor Dr. A. K. Pansari, in his address, reaffirmed his dream of nurturing 50,000 leaders and entrepreneurs from RGU over the next decade to contribute to building a Viksit Bharat by 2047. Emphasizing sustainability, he reminded everyone of his motto, “Planting a Sapling: A Must Today, For Survival Tomorrow,” underscoring the university’s commitment to green consciousness and environmental responsibility.

The Convocation also celebrated the outstanding achievements of its students. The Chancellor’s Gold Medals were awarded to Deep Deka of MCA and Tanmayee Devchoudhury of BA English. Five special Salvers were presented to students for excellence in academics, cultural and literary pursuits, community service, and mentoring. In addition, 56 gold medals and 58 silver medals were awarded to meritorious students from various departments.

The grand ceremony began with an elegant Academic Procession led by the Registrar, members of the Board of Governors, Academic Council, Deans, Heads of Departments, and faculty members. It concluded with the rendition of the National Anthem, marking the end of a memorable day that celebrated learning, leadership, and inspiration.

Since its inception, Royal Global University has emerged as a symbol of academic innovation and excellence in the Northeast. The Fifth Convocation not only honoured academic success but also reaffirmed the university’s mission to cultivate visionary leaders who will drive change and contribute to the making of a self-reliant, progressive India.