Presenting the Gold Medal in Kathak Dance to Lakshminarayan Jena for his outstanding grace, dedication and excellence in classical performance.
PUNE: Dr. DY Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune (which is a university) celebrated the 17th convocation ceremony with great enthusiasm at its campus in Pimpri.Jyotiraditya M Scindia, Minister for Communications and Minister for North Eastern Development, Government of India, graced the occasion as the chief guest.
The ceremony was chaired by Dr.
BD Patel, Consultant, Dr. DY Patel Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune.During the ceremony, honorary degrees of Doctor of Science were awarded to two distinguished individuals for their outstanding contribution to medical education, healthcare, research and institutional development. Dr (Brigadier) Amarjeet Singh (Retd), Distinguished Physician, Decorated Military Officer, Academician and Institution Builder, Former Vice Chancellor, Dr.
D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune and former Dean Dr.
D Y Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune, was felicitated for his outstanding service. Dr. Al-Kakrani, Distinguished Professor in the field of Medicine and Director of Academic Collaboration, Dr. D. Y. Patel Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune, was also felicitated for his significant contribution to healthcare, academics and research.
As part of the honoring ceremony, 30 distinguished students from various colleges were congratulated with gold medals for their outstanding academic performance. A total of 18,720 students from nine faculties received degrees and diplomas. This included 48 Ph.D. Researchers, 16,752 graduate students, 1,905 undergraduate students and 15 diploma students.Speaking on the occasion, Scindia said: “As I look at the graduating students wearing their gowns today, I see the builders of the future in Fixit Bharat 2047.
The call is not an end; It’s the beginning of the rest of your life. The education, values, and experiences I received at Dr. DY Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune will give you the confidence to make decisions, face change and contribute meaningfully to the nation.“India stands at a critical moment, with enormous opportunities in healthcare, innovation, technology and entrepreneurship. I urge each of you to think beyond employment and think about impact.
Take risks, keep learning, stay connected to your organization, and remember the contribution of your parents and teachers who helped shape this journey. Build something meaningful for yourself, build something for others, and most importantly, build something for Mother India.”Patil: “The convocation ceremony is a proud moment for the entire family of Dr. DY Patil Vidyapeth. Since its inception in 2003, Vidyapeth has grown into a multi-disciplinary institution committed to academic excellence, innovation, healthcare service and social responsibility.
Our progress has been guided by the vision of creating an educational environment rooted in Indian values while meeting global standards.
Congratulations to all the graduating students who received their degrees today. As they step into their careers, I urge them to continue improving their abilities, expanding their capabilities and using their knowledge to serve society with sincerity and purpose.The event was attended by Bhagyashree P. Patil, Associate Chancellor, Dr. DY Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Smita Jadhav, Pro Vice Chancellor, Dr. DY Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri and Secretary, Dr. DY Patil Vidyapeeth Society, Pune and others.
