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Murmu Champions NEP’s Fusion of Tradition and Technology at CUTN, Calls for AI‑Era Upskilling

University metrics signaled capacity, with 1,010 graduates, NAAC A+ accreditation, top‑100 NIRF standing, plus competitive research grants.

Overview

  • Presiding over CUTN’s 10th convocation in Tiruvarur, President Droupadi Murmu urged graduands to keep learning as AI and Industrial Revolution 4.0 alter work culture.
  • She framed the National Education Policy as uniting India’s intellectual traditions with modern digital learning resources.
  • Murmu pressed for education that links individual growth to social good and called for industry–university collaboration to apply technology for ecological benefit.
  • CUTN reported 1,010 graduates this year, with 568 women and 442 men, and gold medals going to 34 women and 11 men.
  • The university cited NAAC A+ accreditation, consistent NIRF top‑100 placement, and research grants including FIST, PURSE, and PAIR; later, Murmu visited the Srirangam temple and greeted the public.