New Delhi, 12 March (H.S.): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta attended the 8th convocation ceremony of Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women (IGDTUW) on Thursday, congratulating the graduating students and wishing them bright futures.
Gupta described the convocation not merely as an academic endpoint but as a vibrant launchpad into life. She urged the graduates to advance with curiosity, innovation, and responsibility, harnessing their knowledge and technical expertise for societal and national progress. The event saw the presence of Cabinet Minister Ashish Sood, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ranjana Jha, faculty, parents, and a large gathering of students.
The Chief Minister hailed the day as a milestone celebrating years of hard work, dedication, and realized dreams. She noted that the 1,181 graduates departing with degrees are not just degree-holders but future architects of the nation, poised to shape society through their knowledge, skills, and leadership.
Gupta credited Modi government's flagship programs—Digital India, Atmanirbhar Bharat, Startup India, and Skill India—for unlocking innovation, research, and entrepreneurship opportunities for youth. IGDTUW aligns seamlessly with these efforts, advancing women's empowerment and the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
India's journey in women's empowerment has evolved from Beti Bachao to Beti Padhao and now Beti Badhao, Gupta said, encouraging graduates to exceed their achievements in engineering, management, and sciences while balancing career, family, and national duties. She emphasized women-led development, where women transition from beneficiaries to leaders, with courage and diligence transcending gender barriers.
Delhi government remains committed to bolstering education, skills, technology, and research, transforming empowered women into catalysts for societal and national advancement.
Gupta lauded IGDTUW as a pioneering institution for women's technical education, empowering them in engineering, sciences, architecture, and management. Beyond degrees, it nurtures future women scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and leaders.
Minister Ashish Sood called the event a global message that today's young women are tomorrow's builders, innovators, and leaders. In Amrit Kaal, women's participation emerges as India's greatest developmental strength, shattering past stereotypes. Delhi government pledges enhanced opportunities in education, innovation, and entrepreneurship for youth, especially women.Convocation HighlightsSood expressed confidence that these graduates carry not just degrees but the responsibility to guide society, contributing decisively to Viksit Bharat and Viksit Delhi.
The ceremony awarded 1,181 degrees: 938 undergraduate, 212 postgraduate, and 31 PhDs, alongside 2 Chancellor Medals, 15 Vice-Chancellor Medals, and 26 merit awards for academic excellence and leadership.
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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar
