Aizawl/Agartala, March 1: Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan is set to grace the convocation ceremonies of two prominent central universities in India’s Northeast. On March 7 and 8, he will serve as the chief guest at Mizoram University and Tripura University, delivering keynote addresses to mark significant milestones for graduating students.
Officials confirmed that the Vice President will kick off his tour in Aizawl, addressing the 20th convocation of Mizoram University. The event has been long-awaited, as the university skipped ceremonies in 2024 and 2025 due to various constraints. This gathering will see 283 students receiving gold medals across departments, alongside 149 PhD degrees awarded to research scholars.
In Aizawl, IAS officer Khilli Ram Meena chaired a high-level meeting to oversee preparations. Discussions covered logistics, protocol adherence, and departmental responsibilities to ensure seamless execution. The focus remains on honoring academic excellence amid Northeast India’s growing educational landscape.
Shifting to Tripura on March 8, Radhakrishnan will inaugurate the 14th convocation at the Suryamaninagar campus near Agartala. Dignitaries including Tripura Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu, Chief Minister Manik Saha, and University Chancellor Ahmad Javed are expected to speak. Acting Vice-Chancellor Shyamal Das and Acting Registrar Samir Kumar Shil recently met the Governor at Raj Bhavan to fine-tune arrangements.
Established in October 1987 and elevated to central university status in 2007 under the Tripura University Act, 2006, the institution now affiliates 64 colleges. The Central Education Ministry is accelerating the selection of a new permanent Vice-Chancellor. These convocations underscore the government’s commitment to higher education in remote regions, celebrating achievements and inspiring future leaders.