Overview
- President Droupadi Murmu, speaking at Nalanda University’s second convocation in Rajgir on Tuesday, called the modern revival a shared national and international commitment.
- The university awarded degrees to more than 600 graduates from India and overseas, and the President presented gold medals to the top performers.
- She praised the push to make the campus net-zero and said universities must lead on climate challenges through teaching and research.
- Murmu said the Government of India remains committed to the university’s growth, expressing confidence it can emerge as a leading institution in Asia and the world.
- Senior dignitaries, including Bihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Rural Development Minister Shrawan Kumar, and Vice-Chancellor Sachin Chaturvedi, attended the ceremony.