IEP Chandigarh, February 22
Haryana Governor Sh. Bandaru Dattatraya has called upon the youth to prepare themselves for employment opportunities in the field of new emerging technologies and said that they should focus on technology, innovation, and research.Sh. Bandaru Dattatraya was addressing the 4th Convocation of JC Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA, Faridabad. Presiding over the Convocation as the Chancellor of the University, Sh. Dattatreya awarded the degrees, medals, and certifications to the students and scholars of the University in the presence of the Guest of Honour Prof. Brij Kishore Kuthiala, Chairman, Haryana State Higher Education Council, and the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sushil Kumar Tomar. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sushil Kumar Tomar delivered the welcome address and presented the Annual Report followed by the opening of the convocation ceremony by Chancellor Sh. Bandaru Dattatraya.As many as 1155 students and research scholars out of 2768, who have completed their degrees in the years 2017 to 2020, and in the year 2022, were conferred degrees by the Governor–Chancellor. Among them, 633 undergraduates and 511 post-graduate students, and 11 research scholars. Besides, about 213 students who completed their B.Voc degrees in the years 2021 and 2022 under the Community College of Skill Development of the University were also conferred degrees by the Chancellor.The representation of girl students among gold medallists in the Convocation was encouraging as out of 13 gold medallists, 8 were female. Expressing pleasure over the greater representation of girls compared to boys, Sh. Dattatreya said that it is a good sign which proves that girls are leading in every field. He said that we have to take women forward in society. If women progress, the country will progress.Sh. Dattatreya said that this University, which was established in the year 1969 as an Indo-German Project as a diploma institute, has contributed significantly to making the youth of the country skilled and entrepreneurs. It is a commendable step by the Haryana Government to name this institute after the great scientist Jagadish Chandra Bose. The Governor also congratulated the University for receiving NAAC accreditation with ‘A+’ grade, and NBA accreditation for its various technical courses.Describing unemployment as the biggest problem of the country, the Governor said that the solution to unemployment is a skill. Jobs will only be available to those who have the necessary skills for employment. He said that the National Education Policy 2020 is an important step towards skilling the youth. Sh. Dattatreya said that this is the policy which will alleviate unemployment and poverty. It has laid emphasis on education based on industrial needs and technology.Referring to the India Skills Report-2023, Sh. Dattatraya said that nowadays, students with B.Com degrees are found to be the most employable talent than other domains including B.Tech. Therefore, youth have to be ready for employment opportunities in every sector. Especially in the new technologies and emerging sectors, where employment potential is high. The Governor also encouraged the students for entrepreneurs. He said that instead of being job-seekers, students should think, work and move ahead in life by becoming job-creators.In his convocation address, Prof. Brij Kishore Kuthiala motivated the students to choose careers according to their interests. He said that today most of people have a feeling that they have not chosen their desired career. Therefore, the youth should conceptualize their future life and choose a career after consulting their parents, teachers, and intellectuals.Prof. Kuthiala said that J.C. Bose University has done commendable work in education and training in the field of science and technology which is exemplary for others. He said that the students and professors have to ensure that society moves in the right direction through science and technology. He said that Shastra’ (Knowledge) should not be used as a ‘Sastra’ (weapon) because knowledge leads to development and weapons destroys. He further elaborated that the leadership educated from the countries whose higher education sometimes we make role models expand wars like Russia and Ukraine. He said that the teacher’s role is to make the student a knowledgeable, hardworking, and useful citizen.Earlier, the Vice Chancellor Prof. Sushil Kumar Tomar in his address welcomed the guests and presented the annual report. Referring to the achievements of the University during the last few years, the Vice Chancellor said that the University has proved itself on the quality parameters. At present, about 60 courses are being taught at the University. Over the years, the University has developed new research facilities and infrastructure and has promoted placement and training activities. He also expressed commitment to the effective implementation of the National Education Policy, 2020, and the new campus of the University.In the end, Registrar Dr. Sunil Kumar Garg proposed the vote of thanks. The convocation concluded with the National Anthem.Sh. Sukhdev Singh, President of YMCA MOB Alumni Association, Prof. P. Sasikala Ramachandran from MCNUJC, Bhopal, Prof. (Retd.) S.N. Mishra from MDU Rohtak, members of various University bodies, and officials from district administration were also present on this occasion.
