Addressing on the occasion of the 6th convocation of Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT) here on Wednesday, Governor Dr SC Jamir exhorted the degree holders of different streams under the BPUT to keeping learning and develop a thirst for knowledge.
“The degree you have earned would be a passport to reach your destination but remember that learning is a continuous process and as students of technology, you must have a thirst for professionalknowledge,” he told. The Governor recalled the quote of former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, “A man who graduated yesterday and stops learning today, will surely become uneducated tomorrow.” Jamir also laid stress on the ethics and morality and said, “Our young men and women should be counted as good human beings and hold a good moral character rather than thorough professionals.” He also urged the students to make a promise to serve the State and the country with utmost sincerity, dedication and hard work and bring glory to their alma mater.
Addressing as the chief guest, AICTE chairman Prof SS Mantha expressed his happiness knowing about various UG and PG programmes being offered by the BPUT in a very short span.
Earlier, BPUT VC Prof JK Satpathy delivered the welcome address and convocation report. Among others, Registrar MR Nayak and other dignitaries were present.