IIT Dharwad to Award Degrees to 227 Students at Saturday Convocation

Quick Summary

• Event: Sixth annual convocation of IIT dharwad will be held on Saturday at the institute’s campus in Chikkamaligwad, Dharwad.
• Key Speakers: Union secretary of Science and Technology, Abhay Karandikar, will deliver the convocation address; Director of IIT goa, Dhirendra Katti, is the guest of honor.
• Graduates: A total of 227 candidates-164 B.Tech, 30 M.Tech,13 MS,and 20 doctoral degree holders-will receive their degrees.
• Awards: Two gold medals (President’s Gold Medal to Pomaje Rishabh Sharad; Director’s gold Medal to Abhiram K.) and seven silver medals will be presented to meritorious students across various departments.
• National Security Centre: Goverment has approved a Sam Manekshaw Centre of excellence for National Security Studies at IIT Dharwad focused on advancing defense capabilities and indigenous innovations.
• Infrastructure Growth: ₹2,200 crore sanctioned by the Union Cabinet for infrastructure development under Phase 1B over four years. Planned projects include academic blocks,labs,housing facilities for staff/faculty,sports infrastructure,green energy initiatives.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The sixth annual convocation underscores IIT Dharwad’s growing role as an integral part of India’s higher education landscape. With graduates across multiple disciplines being awarded prestigious honors like gold and silver medals-a testament to academic excellence-the event reflects pride in fostering capable talent ready to meet industry demands.

The approval for the Sam Manekshaw Centre highlights a timely focus on strengthening India’s defence innovation ecosystem amid global emphasis on strategic self-reliance in national security. Coupled with significant funding allocated for infrastructure growth amounting to ₹2,200 crore under Phase 1B projects like academic expansions and green energy initiatives suggest long-term investments into both research capacity building as well sustainable campus models-all pivotal milestones likely enhancing its reputation nationally/internationally.

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