7283 students receive degrees at 20th Convocation of KIIT

Youth Leading the Nation’s Transformation: Odisha Governor

Bhubaneswar, Sep 14: “The country is going through both a challenging and exciting phase. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set the vision of transforming the country into ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047. It is estimated that Bharat will become the 3rd largest economy of the world by 2030,” said Raghubar Das, Governor of Odisha, while addressing the Batch of 2024 at the 20th Annual Convocation of KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, on 14th September 2024.

Students of KIIT have excelled not only academically but also in sports, he noted, highlighting that many students from the institute have participated in the Olympics, making the country proud. “Dr. Achyuta Samanta has done unparalleled work in establishing such an institute of professional and higher education. He has effectively used education as a tool for empowerment, helping underprivileged people integrate into the mainstream of society”, Das stated.

Addressing the graduating students, the Governor said, “Today youth are leading the change in the country. They are playing a leading role in innovation and start-ups. India is among the top three countries of the world in the startup ecosystem. They are making unicorns and providing opportunities to lakhs of people. Our youth are not only shaping their career; they are also shaping the country’s future. Instead of job seekers, they are becoming job givers”.

In her convocation address, delivered virtually, Ms. Oleksandra Matviichuk, Nobel Peace Laureate (2022), Ukraine said that KIIT has become one of the most prominent institutions in India and globally in a short time. “Achyuta Samanta’s example in building institutions and his efforts in reducing inequalities remind me of one simple truth – ordinary people have much more impact than they can even imagine. Ordinary people can do extraordinary things”, she stated.

As many as 7283 students received degrees at the convocation ceremony. These include 5455 Bachelors, 1597 Masters, and 186 Ph.D. degrees. Congratulating the batch of 2024 for their outstanding performance, Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS exhorted students to take risks, fail, learn, and rise. “Always keep in mind the 3 I’s: Idea, Innovation, and Impact. These three will shape your future and the world around you, ” he told students in his message.

Medals were awarded to 59 students for their outstanding academic performances. Three students were awarded Founder’s Gold Medals for their outstanding all-round and academic performances, while 26 students were awarded Chancellor’s Gold Medals, and 27 got Vice Chancellor’s Silver Medals. Nanibala Memorial Gold Medal, P. K. Bal Memorial Gold Medal, and PPL Gold Medal were also given away on the occasion. Prof. J. R. Mohanty, Registrar proposed the word of thanks.