Chief Minister honours toppers, presents degrees to veterinary students at RIVER convocation
The Hindu
At the convocation of RIVER, Puducherry CM Rangasamy presented degrees to 59 graduands and gold medals to 15 toppers. He highlighted govt's commitment to education and innovation, and promised to upgrade research infrastructure. He urged students to pursue innovation and bring glory to the nation. Speaker R Selvam, Ministers and MLAs were present.
Chief Minister N. Rangasamy presented degrees to 59 graduands and gold medals to toppers at the recently-held convocation of the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Science and Research (RIVER).
In his address, Mr. Rangasamy underscored the government’s commitment to education and innovation.
As part of the government scheme, financial aid would be given for higher education to the indigent aspirants. He pointed out that many students from poor families who get admitted to the courses may not be able to afford fees and are dependent on the government’s assistance.
Private medical and engineering colleges would be asked not to demand fee from students admitted through the CENTAC (Centralised Admission Committee). A circular would be issued shortly in this regard, he said.
Pointing to the importance of research and its potential to transform society, the Chief Minister promised to upgrade research infrastructure at RIVER. An off-site campus in Karaikal is also proposed, he added.
He also urged veterinary students to pursue innovation and bring glory to the nation.
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