10th convocation of NERIST
ITANAGAR, 5 Dec: The 10th convocation of the North Eastern Regional Institute of Science &Technology (NERIST) was held at the institute’s campus in Nirjuli on Thursday.
Altogether 610 graduates and postgraduates received their degrees. Among them, 76 received PhD degrees.
In his convocation address, Governor KT Parnaik said that, as engineering graduates, they are more than just problem solvers, visionaries, innovators, and builders of tomorrow. “And as citizens of this great nation, you have a unique responsibility and privilege- to contribute to the making of a Viksit Bharat,” he said.
The governor said that academia has prepared the graduates for much more than professional success. He advised them to think of the innovations that changed the world, act courageously, and give selflessly.
Parnaik exhorted the graduates to carry the values of integrity, curiosity, and humanity. He reminded them that “being educated, disciplined and inspired, you must bring about fundamental changes in the systems, attitudes, mentality, ideology and resolutions to realise the dream of a Viksit Bharat.”
“Individuals from every field – whether education, management, technology or agriculture – must step forward by imbibing the spirit of the concept of ‘nation first’,” he said.
The governor said that the convocation marked an important milestone in the lives of the graduates and the journey of the NERIST, “which has consistently upheld the ideals of academic excellence and holistic education for the last four decades.”
Congratulating the graduates and the postgraduates, the governor urged them to endeavour to bring honour to their alma mater, families, state and the nation. He emphasised that they must serve and pay back to society.
“India is on the cusp of a technological revolution and it needs sustainable development,” the governor said, and added that “engineers hold the key to creating solutions that balance progress with environmental stewardship.”
“Whether it’s developing renewable energy systems, building smart cities, or innovating in agriculture, our efforts must reflect both excellence and responsibility,” he said.
The governor presented the institute’s gold medals to the toppers of the batches, besides the alumni awards.
NERIST Board of Management Chairman MSM Rawat, NERIST Director Prof Narendranath S, and its Academic Dean Prof Sarsing Gao also spoke.
Established in 1984, the NERIST is a deemed-to-be-university under the union education ministry. (Raj Bhavan)
