Staff Reporter, Guwahati, August 31: The Ninth Convocation of the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) has been held successfully here today in the presence of a galaxy of Vice Chancellors, Ministers, Ambassadors, heads of institutions, and other dignitaries. Altogether 1655 graduates were awarded degrees, out of which 14 scholars were awarded PhD degrees, 669 students were awarded Post Graduate degrees, and 972 students were awarded Undergraduate degrees. Tariq Chauhan, CEO of EFS Facilities Services Group, UAE, Dr. Atul Kothari, the National Secretary of Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas, New Delhi and L. Roy, Former Chairman of the Meghalaya Private Universities Regulatory Board received Honorary D.Litt. degrees from the Governor of Meghalaya. The convocation was presided over by Phagu Chauhan, Governor of Meghalaya and Visitor USTM. The Convocation address was delivered by Prof. Santishree D. Pandit, VC, JNU, New Delhi. Distinguished dignitaries present in the Convocation include Paul Lyngdoh, Minster of Art & Culture and Social Welfare, Meghalaya; Prof R. M. Pant, VC, Assam University; Prof. Prabha Shankar Shukla, VC, NEHU; Prof Dibakar Chandra Deka, VC, Mizoram University; Prof Indrajit Dube, VC, National Law University, Meghalaya apart from Mahbubul Hoque, Chancellor and Prof GD Sharma, VC, USTM. Ambassadors from five African countries also graced the occasion making it a truly global event. They are Mustapha Jawara, Ambassador of Gambia in India, H.E. Lukmon Bobokalonzoda, Ambassador of Tajikistan in India; H.E. Ganbold Dambajav, Ambassador of Mongolia in India; H.E. Gilbert Shimane Mangole, Ambassador of Botswana in India and Peter Hobwani, Deputy Head of Mission & Head of Chancery Embassy of the Republic of Zimbabwe. Congratulating the graduates, Meghalaya Governor Phagu Chauhan said, “The university is an outcome of its founder Mahbubul Hoque's vision to change the lives of the people of the region by empowering them with education. I am pleased to know that USTM is providing free education to deserving students from economically backward families, thereby ensuring that higher education remains accessible and equitable.”. Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Best PG Student award went to Jhuma Khatun, MA Rural Development; PA Sangma Best UG student award went to Atiqur Rahman, B.Sc. Physics; Visitor’s Best Student Award went to
Lipavi Yepthomi and Chancellor’s Best Student Award went to Kughali G Assumi, MA Political Science. Apart from this, 24 gold medals were awarded to the best Post Graduates of the respective departments while 22 gold medals were given away to the best Undergraduate students from different departments. The Honorary D.Litt. degrees were conferred upon Tariq Chauhan for his remarkable dedication to philanthropic, charitable, and humanitarian activities, which have greatly enriched our society. Dr. Atul Kothari was recognized for his outstanding contributions in driving reforms within the Education system while L. Roy received the Honorary Degree in appreciation of his pivotal role in recognizing and fostering outstanding contributions in the field of administration.
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