IIM Shillong holds 16th convocation, celebrates 475 graduates and highlights vision for 'Viksit Bharat'
IIM Shillong celebrated its 16th Annual Convocation Friday. The ceremony witnessed the conferment of degrees upon 475 graduating students, including 381 from the Post Graduate Programme (PGP) 2023–25 batch.
Around 54 from the Post Graduate Programme for Executives (PGPEx) 2024–25 batch, and 35 from the Post Graduate Programme for Working Executives (PGPWE) 2023–25 batch. In addition, five scholars were awarded the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree.
Shishir Kumar Bajoria, Chairman of the Board of Governors, IIM Shillong, extended his heartfelt congratulations to the graduating students and their families.
He acknowledged their dedication, perseverance, and hard work throughout their academic journey. Referring to the graduation attire crafted from the locally produced ‘Ryndia’ eri silk—recently awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag—he noted that it symbolizes the resilience and cultural richness of the Northeast region. He further urged the graduates to shoulder social responsibility, uphold the nation's values, and become active contributors in realizing the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
Delivering the Convocation Address, Meghalaya chief minister Conrad K.
Sangma commended India’s resilient and rapidly advancing economy. He highlighted that, despite global challenges such as economic recession, India continues to chart a path of strong growth, driven by transformative initiatives like Digital India. He referred to India as the “country of the decade” and encouraged the graduates to leverage their education for national progress.
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