Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen (retired) K.T Parnaik graced the 6th Convocation of Arunodaya University on its new Jollang campus in Itanagar on Wednesday.
Altogether, 143 graduates, including 31 Undergraduates were conferred with degrees at the convocation. Nine of 11 Gold medals for toppers were secured by female students, reflecting their outstanding achievements.
The Governor, who is also the Visitor of the University, presented gold medals to meritorious students who excelled in their respective disciplines.
Deepty Basumatary, MA Geography, was honoured with the University Topper Gold Medal for her outstanding academic achievement.
Gold medals were also awarded to departmental toppers, including Kabak Yarina (Management Studies), Duni Ori (M.Com), Gumli Loya (LLM–Legal Studies), Priya Menjo (MA History), Torik Ete (MA English), Nabam Jerma (MA Sociology), Hojum Tamin (BA Sociology), Tongchen Jomba (MA Political Science), Tenzin Yangsel Gurung (BA Political Science) and Gemo Ingo (BA Geography).
Congratulating the graduating students, the Governor said they are the future of Arunachal Pradesh and India, and urged them to strive for excellence as job creators, innovators, and problem solvers.
He advised them to look beyond personal success and contribute meaningfully to society and nation-building, calling upon them to be responsible in conduct, compassionate in outlook, and proactive in bringing positive change as active partners in building a stronger and more progressive India.
Emphasising that education is a lifelong journey, the Governor urged the graduates to remain curious, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning in a rapidly evolving world shaped by Artificial Intelligence and technological advancement.
He encouraged them to embrace technology with confidence, while remembering that true strength lies in critical thinking, sound character, and the courage to innovate.
Stressing the importance of cultivating a scientific temper and challenging the status quo, the Governor exhorted the graduating students to become agents of transformation who contribute to the development of Arunachal Pradesh and the nation.
