The Convocation was presided over by Sri Lakshman Prasad Acharya, Hon’ble Governor of Assam and the Visitor
of RGU. It was graced by Sri Shekhar Gupta, Padma Bhushan Awardee and Editor-in-Chief of The Print who
delivered the Convocation Address; Dr. Ranoj Pegu, Minister of Education, Assam; Dr. Vanlalthlana, Minister
of Education, Mizoram, apart from RGU Chancellor Dr AK Pansari and Pro Chancellor Sri AK Modi, among others.
Sri JP Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare congratulated the graduates through a video
message.
Congratulating the graduates, Governor Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya said, “Your achievement is a recognition
of your hard work. The true significance of your knowledge and talent now lies in how you utilise them for
the welfare of society and the progress of the nation.” He said that universities have responsibilities to
familiarise students not only with subject-specific knowledge but also with the real challenges faced by
society. The Assam Royal Global University has established its identity in the field of higher education by
contributing to its expansion in Assam and providing students with diverse opportunities, he added.
Delivering the Convocation Address, Sri Shekhar Gupta recalled the many lessons he had learnt from the
Northeast while working as a journalist. Addressing the graduating students, he emphasised that they stood
at a crucial juncture in their lives, with numerous opportunities before them. “All of you have
opportunities. What choice you make now will determine what you will become in the course of time”, he
added.
Chancellor Dr A. K. Pansari in his address called upon the graduating students to be global in vision, but
local in commitment. Emphasising on sustainability and green consciousness, he said, “As you build
businesses, lead institutions, conduct research or serve your communities, let sustainability be part of
every decision”. Vice Chancellor Alak Kumar Buragohain welcomed the august gathering and presented the
University Report.
Chancellor’s gold medals were awarded to Neelav Kumar Das, MSc (Botany) for PG, and to Sibani Pattnaik, BA,
LLB (H) for UG. Five Salvers: Prof Mihir Kanti Chaudhuri Best Science Graduate Award went to Sayantanee
Chakraborty, MSc (Nutrition & Dietetics); Gini Devi Pansari Award for Excellence in Literary Activities went
to Mujahidul Islam, MA (JMC).; Sanwarmal Modi Award for Excellence in Cultural Activities went to Kingshuk
Akshaye, MA (Political Science) ; Suresh Kumar Prithani Award for Excellence in Mentoring went to Roselin
Akhtar Faruque, MBA; and Basudeo Pansari Award for Excellence in Community Service went to Sibani Pattnaik,
BA-LLB (H). Apart from this, 49 gold medals and 43 silver medals were presented to successful students from
various departments of the university.
