The 105th convocation of BHU was held in Varanasi. Degrees were awarded to 13,650 students and 29 meritorious students received 33 medals. Chief guest Dr. V.K. Saraswat gave a big statement on India’s air defense system and Agni-6 missile.
Varanasi. Friday witnessed pride, achievement and new beginnings on the land of Kashi. The 105th convocation ceremony held at Swatantra Bhawan of BHU seemed as if tradition, modern education and new resolutions were standing on the same stage. The sparkle of dreams in the eyes of thousands of students and the smile of pride on the faces of the families was making this ceremony even more special.
Started with floral tribute on the statue of Mahamana
The ceremony was started by chief guest Dr. V.K. Saraswat, Vice Chancellor Prof. Ajit Chaturvedi, Rector and Registrar offered flowers on the statue of Mahamana Madan Mohan Malviya. After this the program was formally inaugurated with invocation.
Vice Chancellor administered the oath of truth, service and patriotism
Vice Chancellor Prof. Ajit Chaturvedi administered the oath to the students to keep truth, morality, service and national interest paramount. He said that wherever BHU students go, they should make the country proud with their knowledge and culture.
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13,650 students got degrees
A total of 13,650 degrees were awarded this year at the ceremony, including-
- 7449 graduate
- 5889 pg
- 4 M.Phil.
- 712 phd
- 1 dsc
29 meritorious students got 33 medals, dominance of girl students
The most special moment of the ceremony was to honor the meritorious ones. A total of 33 gold medals were awarded to 29 toppers. This year also the girls performed brilliantly-
- 20 out of 29 were brilliant students
- Out of total 33 medals, 28 students got them.
- one student was absent
Distinguished Chancellor’s Medal Winner
- On Tuhin (BPA Instrumental – Flute)
- Anuradha Dwivedi (MA Sanskrit)
The university said that live streaming of the ceremony was done on BHU’s YouTube and social media platforms, which was watched by a large number of viewers in the country and abroad.
The color of enthusiasm was visible in the entire university. The graduates celebrated the day with their teachers and peers. The ceremony proved to be a beautiful confluence of knowledge, tradition and new beginnings.
“Our air defense system deployed for the security of Delhi” -Dr. V.K. Saraswat
The country’s eminent defense scientist Dr. V.K. reached the ceremony. While talking to the media, Saraswat said important things on the country’s security, missile technology and self-reliant defense system. “Our air defense system capable, deployed to protect Delhi”
Dr. Saraswat further said-
- India has developed its own strong air defense system.
- Domestic air defense systems are deployed in many important areas including Delhi.
- The assistance received from Russia is complimentary, but the country’s own capacity is completely strong.
He said that India’s production agencies and research institutes are capable of making air defense systems and are progressing rapidly.
Scientist said on Agni-6, “It will be built when needed”
Dr. Saraswat said that missile projects are taken on priority according to the security needs of the country. Agni-5 is adequate and there is no major change in the current threat profile. Agni-6, 7 or 8 will be manufactured depending on future requirements. He said that India has developed many tactical missiles in the last decade, which include Pralay, Prahar, BrahMos (400 km range).
Dr. Saraswat’s contribution to India’s defense science
Dr. V.K. Saraswat is considered a major pillar of Indian defense research. He played a decisive role in projects like Prithvi, Dhanush, Prahar and Agni-5, two-stage ballistic missile defense system, INS Arihant, Cyber Security Framework Super Computing Mission. He has been honored with Padmashree (1998) and Padma Bhushan (2013).
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