KU celebrates 23rd convocation; Governor stresses five skills for success
Delivering the convocation speech at the 23rd convocation of Kakatiya University (KU), the Governor, who is the Chancellor of the varsity, said, 'Kakatiya University is aligning its goals with the national mission of implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The introduction of courses such as AI & ML, cybersecurity, data science, and nutrition sciences demonstrates this forward-looking approach.'
Referring to the academic performance of KU, the Governor highlighted that the College of Pharmaceutical Sciences has earned ntheational rank of 84, and the university has secured third place in UI Green Metrics, standing first in Telangana.
Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT) director D. Srinivasa Reddy said, 'For many students from rural backgrounds, English may seem like a barrier that is hard to cross. But I have learned over time that language is only a tool. It is your ideas, your thinking, and effort that truly matter.'
He shared his personal struggles as a student from a remote village in Nalgonda district, recalling that he even worked as a paperboy for a brief period in Hyderabad. Reddy emphasised that background is not a boundary for anyone who wants to excel.
Highlighting the contributions of IICT in transforming Hyderabad into a pharmaceutical hub, Mr.Reddy mentioned that the institute had helped develop an adjuvant for Covaxin, India's indigenous COVID-19 vaccine.
KU Vice-Chancellor K. Pratap Reddy stated that the university has been placed in the 151-200 band in NIRF rankings. 'Over the last five years, our faculty members have published more than 3,000 research papers, and the university has secured over 50 patents,' he added.
A total of 564 gold medals and 387 Ph.D.s were awarded to graduates across various faculties at the ceremony. KU Registrar V. Ramchandram, Controller of Examinations Katla Rajender, deans, senate members, former faculty members, and other guests were present.
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