997 Students Conferred Degrees at SRHU’s 7th Convocation

Published on: March 25, 2025

Uttarakhand Governor Lt. Gen. Gurmit Singh (Retd.) PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM graced the occasion as the Chief Guest

34 top-performing students received academic awards, 3 students honoured with the Swami Rama Best Graduate Award, and 19 scholars awarded Ph.D. degrees

The 7th Convocation of Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU), Jolly Grant, was celebrated with grandeur. Hon’ble Governor of Uttarakhand, Lt. Gen. Gurmit Singh (Retd.) PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM, attended the ceremony as the Chief Guest and conferred degrees upon 34 meritorious students. Kezia (MBBS), Khushi (Nursing), and Anjali (Nursing) were honored with the prestigious Swami Rama Best Graduate Award. A total of 997 students were awarded degrees at the convocation.

On Monday, SRHU President Dr. Vijay Dhasmana welcomed the Hon’ble Governor with a floral bouquet, a ceremonial shawl, and a memento of the Badrinath Temple.

Addressing the gathering, Governor Lt. Gen. Gurmit Singh encouraged the students to dedicate themselves to the service of the nation and society. He praised SRHU’s academic excellence and global reputation and expressed confidence that the graduating students would contribute to India’s rich and dynamic legacy. The Governor highlighted the increasing achievements of women in various fields and noted that a greater number of female students received medals at the convocation, reflecting their growing impact in shaping a strong and progressive India.
President, Dr. Vijay Dhasmana extended his best wishes to all graduating students, urging them to set ambitious goals and achieve them through dedication and perseverance. He emphasized that education is not just about obtaining a degree but also a path to self-discovery, empowerment, and transformation.

Vice-Chancellor Dr. Rajendra Dobhal congratulated the students and encouraged them to maintain a lifelong quest for learning and research. He emphasized the importance of curiosity and continuous exploration in academic and professional growth.

The event was attended by Dr. Ranjit Sinha, Secretary (Higher Education); Dr. Vijendra Chauhan, Director General (Academic Development); Commander Venkateshwar, Registrar; along with members of BOG-BOM, Doiwala MLA Brijbhushan Gairola, and the principals of various SRHU constituent colleges.

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