Students must script New India Blueprint in 2047: VP Jagdeep Dhankhar

The Vice-President, Jagdeep Dhankhar called upon the students to work tirelessly, avail opportunities and script the blueprint for New India at 2047 on Saturday when the nation celebrates the centenary of its independence. Encouraging students to make opportunities out of challenges, he suggested that nothing is more dangerous than to have a brilliant idea parked in the mind. 
 
The Vice-President was the Chief Guest at the 70th Annual Convocation of Panjab University, Chandigarh. During the ceremony, the Vice-President, who is also the Chancellor of Panjab University, conferred the Honoris Causa (Doctor of Literature) on noted educator and philanthropist, Dr. Sudha N. Murty and Honoris Causa (Doctor of Laws) on the former Chief Justice of India and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Ranjan Gogoi.
 
In his address, the Vice-President noted that the convocation was being organised under the first woman Vice-Chancellor of the Panjab University- Prof Renu Vig. He called upon the illustrious alumni to catalyse further growth of the University.