Governor Graces The 12th Convocation of ICFAI University
Aizawl, the 6th November, 2024: The Governor of Mizoram Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, who is the Visitor of ICFAI University presided over the 12th Convocation of ICFAI University held today at the NJ Yasaswy Memorial Auditorium, ICFAI Campus, Durtlang North in Aizawl. The Chief Minister of Mizoram Pu Lalduhoma as the Chief Guest and the Director, Cachar Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, Padma Shri Dr. Ravi Kannan as the Guest of Honour, were also present at the Convocation.
In his address at the Convocation, the Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati expressed his gratitude for the dedication and challenges faced by students on their journey to this moment, acknowledging the deep pride he felt in their achievements. He emphasized that education is the cornerstone of progress, “It empowers individuals to think critically, act ethically and contribute meaningfully to society”. He also encouraged the university students to move forward with confidence and skill, prepared to positively engage with various global events and to overcome challenges they may face. He urged them to pursue careers in different places without hesitation, stepping forward boldly without retreating into their comfort zones.
The Governor who is also the Visitor of ICFAI University urged students to lead lives of integrity and hard work, aiming to become a blessing to others and to bring positive changes in their paths. He mentioned Prime Minister’s vision for India to become a Developed India, Vikshit Bharat by 2047, and noted that this will not be achievable without the inclusion of a Vikshit Mizoram. He underscored the importance of social security schemes, such as the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, which offer insurance coverage up to Rs 2 lakh for annual contributions of Rs. 432 and Rs. 20 only respectively. He also urged the gathering to consider other important centrally sponsored schemes like PM Surya Ghar Yojana, a subsidy-based scheme for installing rooftop solar power system and other schemes to help uplift others as well.
The Chief Minister of Mizoram Pu Lalduhoma, who attended the convocation as the Chief Guest congratulated the students on their achievements. He noted that the convocation ceremony not only marks the recognition of their hard work but also represents a new beginning. He urged them to be courageous in exploring new paths, not only in careers but also in other areas, given their responsibility to contribute to the nation and community. He expressed appreciation for ICFAI University’s efforts to address the shortage of higher education seats in Mizoram and encouraged the university to continue expanding and progressing.
Guest of Honour, Dr. Ravi Kannan, Director of Cachar Cancer Hospital & Research Centre encouraged the students to prioritize service to others and to strive to be agents of positive change. He also urged them to pursue healthy lifestyles and make wellness a priority in their lives.
The Vice-Chancellor of ICFAI University, Mizoram, Prof. Bijay Singh, welcomed the gathering with an opening speech, followed by a message from the Chancellor, Prof. Y.R. Haragopal Reddy. The Governor and Visitor of the University, Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, awarded the honorary Degree of Doctor of Science (D.Sc. Honoris Causa) to Dr. Ravi Kannan in recognition of his impactful and sustainable healthcare services for cancer patients in North East India. The Registrar, Dr. David Lawmzuala, concluded the ceremony with a vote of thanks.
At the 12th Convocation of ICFAI University, Chairperson of the ICFAI Group, Pi Sobharani Yasaswy, along with other ICFAI Group leaders, faculty, staff, and students’ parents, attended the ceremony.
ICFAI University, established in 2006 under the ICFAI Group, currently has 548 students enrolled, with a faculty of 69 (32 regular and 37 visiting faculty) and an administrative staff of 15. The university offers 19 courses in total, with 11 postgraduate (PG) and 8 undergraduate (UG) programs.
Mizoram Governor-in ICFAI University Convocation Tum 12-na a Hmanpui (Mizo)
Aizawl, the 6th November, 2024: Mizoram Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, Visitor of ICFAI University ni bawk chuan ICFAI University Convocation tum 12-na, NJ Yasaswy Memorial Auditorium, ICFAI Campus, Durtlang North, Aizawla neih chu vawiin khan a hmanpui. He hunah hian Mizoram Chief Minister Pu Lalduhoma chu khuallian niin, Padma Shri Dr. Ravi Kannan, Director, Cachar Cancer Hospital & Research Centre chu khualzahawm a ni.
Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati chuan tun hun thleng tura zirlaite inpekna leh harsatna paltlangte fakawm a tih thu sawiin, an hlawhtlinnaah thinlung taka a lawmpui thu a sawi a. Zirna chu hmasawnna rahbi hrang hrangte inghhahna lungthu pawimawh tak a nih thu sawiin, “Ngaihtuahna fim leh dik min put tir a, mawihnai taka chetlak leh khawtlang tana awmze nei zawka hmalak kawngah min pui thin a ni”, a ti a. Degree dawng tharte chu finna leh thiamna nena thuam, khawvel thil thleng hrang hrangte tha taka hmachhawn thei tura ngaih an nih thu leh chona awmte pawh tha taka hlenchhuak zel thei tura beisei an nih thu sawiin, mahni in lum chhuahsan hreh lova hmun danga hna zawn tum turin a fuih bawk.
Governor chuan zirlaite chu rinawmna leh taimakna nunpuia midang tana malsawmna nih tum tur leh an kalna apiangah a tha zawnga danglamna thlen tum turin a fuih a. Prime Minister-in kum 2047 ah India ram hmasawn ‘Viskshit Bharat’ din a tum chu ‘Vikshit Mizoram’ tel lova puitlin theih a nih loh thu a sawi a. Zirlaite chu Vikshit Bharat dinhmun ni thei tura Sawrkar laipui scheme hrang hrangte ngaihven tur leh Social Security Scheme pawimawh tak tak, kum tin Rs 432 leh Rs 20 chauh thawha insurance cheng nuai 2 thleng dawn theihna Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana leh Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana-te, subsidy-a inchung solar system bunna scheme PM Surya Ghar Yojana leh adangte ngaihvena midangte zirtir chhawng turin a chah bawk.
Khuallian Chief Minister Pu Lalduhoma chuan degree dawng tharte a lawmpui thu sawiin, convocation chu an thawhrimna rah chhuah a taka hmuhna hun a nih mai bakah bultanna thar a nih thu sawiin, khawvel thang zelin a kentel chona hrang hrangte chu remchangah laa thil thar leh tha zawk ngaihtuah chhuah nana hman tum turin a chah a. Zirlai graduate tharte chu ram leh hnam innghahna la ni mai tur an nih avangin chona thar hmachhawn ngam tur leh eizawnna mai bakah thil dangahte pawh danglamna thlentu nih tum turin a fuih a. Mizoram zirna sang zawka seat awm indaihlohna phuhru tura ICFAI University hmalakna lawmawm a tih thu sawiin, zau leh lian zawka hma la zel nei turin a chah a ni.
Khualzahawm Dr. Ravi Kannan, Director, Cachar Cancer Hospital & Research Centre pawhin zirlaite chu an kalzelna turah duhsakna hlanin, midang tana rawngbawlna ngaipawimawh tur leh danglamna thlentu nih tum turin a fuih a. Nunkawng hrisel zawh tum turin a chah bawk.
Vawiin Convocation-ah hian zirlai 207 te hnenah degree hlan a ni a, heng zinga 192 te hi Post Graduate niin, Under Graduate 15 an awm a. Medalist 27; Gold Medalist 13 leh Silver Medalist 14 te hnenah Governor leh Chief Minister te’n medal an hlan a. North East Indiaa cheng cancer natna veite enkawl kawnga a thawhhlawk em avangin Dr. Ravi Kannan, Director, Cachar Cancer Hospital & Research Centre hnenah Governor-in Degree of Doctor of Science (D.Sc. Honoris Causa) a hlan bawk.
He hunah hian ICFAI University, Mizoram Vice-Chancellor Prof. Bijay Singh kalkhawmte lawmna thu sawiin, Chancellor, Prof. Y.R. Haragopal Reddy hnen atangin thuchah tawi ngaihthlak a ni a. Registrar Dr. David Lawmzuala’n lawmthu sawiin hun hman a khar a ni.
ICFAI University Convocation vawi 12-naah hian Pi Sobharani Yasaswy, Chairperson, ICFAI Group, ICFAI Group hotu dangte, Faculty leh Staff-te bakah zirlai nu leh pate an tel a ni.
ICFAI University hi ICFAI Group hnuaiah kum 2006 khan din niin, tun dinhmunah zirlai 548, Faculty 69 (32 regular & 37 visitor) leh Administrative Staff 15 an awm mek a. PG ah Course 11 leh UG ah course 8, avaiin course 19 ah zirna an kalpui mek a ni.
Written by: Dr. Lallawmkima Thangluah, MIS, PRO to Governor