Four scholars conferred with honoris causa degrees

RAIPUR: ITM University, Raipur conferred degrees on students during its second convocation held on the university campus, on Monday.
Addressing gathering, C-DAC director general Rajat Moona who was the chief guest said, "It is important to encourage innovations and the young talent pool of this country must strive to develop new applications for public service and nation's growth." He exhorted the graduating students to practise professionalism and increase self-confidence through continuous learning.He said, "Soon, we are going to become super economy in which role of youths and scientists will be of prime importance."
ITM vice-chancellor professor Dr Sanjay Kumar, VSM, in his welcome address, called upon the graduating students to join hands with national movement to promote cashless India. He administered the oath to all graduating students where they pledged to become responsible citizens with immaculate integrity and honesty.
He said that ITM University is not only providing theoretical education but also access to real life in every field of human endeavour.
On the occasion, four honoris causa were conferred on eminent scholars in the field of fine arts, management and allied sciences. A total of 94 degrees were conferred on management students, seven on MTech students and 159 on engineering students. A gold medal was also awarded to overall topper from management and engineering disciplines for showing their academic excellence.
Dr Sonali Malewar from School of Commerce, Management and Research coordinated the programme. Dr MS Mishra, Head School of Engineering and Research proposed the vote of thanks.
Dr Pradeep Sinha, vice-chancellor, IIIT-Raipur, Dr Deepak Shrivastava, registrar, HNLU Raipur and others were present.