During the 4th Convocation Ceremony of the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Kota, held on 13th July 2025, the Honourable Vice-President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, addressed the gathering and delivered a powerful message on the state of education in the country. He expressed strong concerns regarding the transformation of coaching centres into "poaching centres," which he described as "black holes" trapping young talent and stifling creativity.
The Vice-President warned against the increasing culture of rote learning, stating it turns students into "robots" and runs contrary to the foundational principles of the National Education Policy (NEP). He emphasized the urgent need to return to a more holistic, inquiry-driven, and creativity-enhancing approach to education.
The convocation was graced by several distinguished guests, including:
- Chief Guest: Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, Hon’ble Vice-President of India
- Guest of Honour: Shri Haribhau Bagde, Hon’ble Governor of Rajasthan
- Presiding Dignitary: Prof. N P Padhy, Director (In-Charge), IIIT Kota
Prof. N P Padhy, who also serves as the founder of Admire Lab, continues to champion educational values aligned with critical thinking, innovation, and skill-based learning. His leadership at IIIT Kota reflects a strong alignment with the vision of NEP and national educational progress.
Key Highlights:
- A symbolic tree plantation was conducted under the "One Tree in the Name of Mother" campaign by the Vice-President and Governor, promoting environmental awareness.
- A total of 185 B.Tech and 62 M.Tech degrees were conferred during the ceremony.
- Gold Medals were awarded to Ankur Aggarwal and Dhruv Gupta for their outstanding academic performances.
- The event was covered live by India News, capturing inspiring speeches, award moments, and group photographs with dignitaries and graduates.
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