S. Vishnu Sharma
IIT Guwahati convocation remained a grand affair with 1,338 students from various disciplines receiving degrees.
The 23rd IIT Guwahati convocation was conducted online. The video about IIT Guwahati convocation can be viewed on the link ‘https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUGnp2QPLJk’
Students who received degrees during the 23rd IIT Guwahati convocation included four students who received joint degrees with Gifu University of Japan.
IIT Guwahati convocation: 1,338 students get great degrees
The graduating students include 649 BTech and BDes students, 175 PhD students and 518 Master degree students.
As many as 45 dual degrees have been already awarded.
Considering that the duration between previous convocation (September 2020) and the present is just above 9 months, the number of graduating students, especially PhD is highly notable.
It is interesting to note that IIT Guwahati attracts the brightest students from the country for its Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral programmes.
In the 27 years of its existence, more than 16,000 students have graduated from IIT Guwahati.
The Institute adapted rapidly to the restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Online classes were held for as many as 448 courses, the assessment and grading also being completed using online methods for the ensuing semester.
Founder of Infosys N.R. Narayana Murthy delivered the convocation address virtually.
‘The only instrument you have to remember is performance, performance leads to recognition, recognition leads to respect,’ he said speaking during IIT Guwahati convocation.
‘I have hope that 50 years from now, this country will have 70-75 years old who have achieved their aspirational dreams.’
I have confidence they will create a developed India, an India that is not held back by problems of poverty, sickness, and malnourishment, said the founder of Infosys while addressing the students at IIT Guwahati convocation.
Indians will get respect for their accomplishments wherever they will go and people from other countries would want to come and study in India.’
Let me tell you such a transformation will not be an easy task, undertake this as a responsibility, it is because of the difficulty, you will have an opportunity, said Narayanamurthy.
It will only happen, if India becomes an economic power through aspiration, discipline, good values, hard work, and sacrifice, said founder of Infosys during IIT Guwahati convocation.
‘It will only happen if India becomes a moral leader in science, technology, and medicine.’
It will only happen if India becomes the land of good and fair governance, open-mindedness, plurality, tolerance, meritocracy, and honesty, he said.
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It will only happen if every Indian regardless of religion and economic class becomes a happy, enthusiastic, optimistic, confident, and hopeful as committed partner in this march, said Narayana Murthy speaking at the 23rd IIT Guwahati convocation.
IIT Guwahati director Professor T.G. Sitharam presented the annual report. He also praised the students who received their degrees during the 23rd IIT Guwahati convocation.
In a renewed drive towards collaborations, IIT Guwahati has signed MOUs with many institutes across the nation to bring together the best resources and moving from tower of excellence to network of excellence, said Professor Sitharam during IIT Guwahati convocation.
‘In the years to come, IIT Guwahati, with a multidisciplinary focus and specialized centers to attract talent, we hope, would become the ultimate destination of scholars and scientists from the world over.’
Dr. Rajiv I. Modi, chairman of Board of Governors of IIT Guwahati said ‘I want to compliment all the faculty for being open to collaborate and to assimilate new ideas.’
As a consequence rapid development in the academic excellence at IIT Guwahati is visible, he said.
It is also important for me to mention that IIT Guwahati has stood steadfast with its immense courage and determination to face adversity, said Dr. Rajiv speaking at IIT Guwahati convocation.
We have ensured our students learning proceeds uninterrupted, even by way of virtual studies, placements and internships have achieved great success.
Above all, we remain committed to our students, staff and faculty’s safety and well-being, he said.
Professor Hisataka Moriwaki, president of Gifu University of Japan said e successfully carved three international joint degree programs that spur and embody the true concept of globalization.
The Joint master’s degree program, includes Science and Technology, being awarded is a test to that, said Professor Moriwaki during IIT Guwahati convocation.
‘It is our conviction that this program will force the highly skilled professionals with the Science and Technology expertise design thinking skills and global mindset.’
This program has distinguished itself as a channel to virtue of graduates who are expected to become leaders, in relevant industries in both India and Japan, identifies reason for sustainable society and benefit both regions, said Professor Moriwaki at IIT Guwahati convocation.
During the reporting year, IIT Guwahati created four new schools: Mehta Family Foundation School of Data Sciences and artificial intelligence –supported by Mehta Family Foundation from Houston, TX, USA philanthropic support; School of Health Sciences and Technology, Converted Center for Rural technology to School of Agro and Rural technologies – received funding from Cadila Pharma- Thanks to IITG Chairman, BoG, Dr. Rajiv Modi; Center for Energy has been upgraded to School of Energy Sciences and Engineering with new plans for offering Bachelors, Masters and PhD programme with an interdisciplinary focus.
IIT Guwahati achieved a QS World Ranking of 41 in ‘Research Citation per Faculty’, which was second best in India, while the number of Research Publications as per Scopus 2020 was 1,965.
At present, 279 research projects are in progress with a total sanctioned value of Rs. 291.79 crore.
During the reporting year Rs. 62.33 crore was sanctioned for 79 new projects by different funding agencies.
The major sponsoring agencies include the Ministry of Education, DST, SERB, DBT, BRNS, DRDO, and ICMR, among others.
During the year the Institute received 168 Consultancy projects with a sanctioned value of ₹13.13 crore.