Focus on providing employment, not seeking it: Guv to TMBU graduates

Bhagalpur: Governor-cum-chancellor of universities, Arif Mohammed Khan, on Friday urged graduating students of Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University (TMBU) to become literate, disciplined and knowledgeable individuals who serve the nation with integrity and purpose. Speaking at the 48th convocation ceremony of the university held at the TNB College stadium, the governor encouraged degree holders to focus on character-building and aim at becoming job providers rather than mere job seekers.
Khan told the students that while it is important to become educated and employable, it is equally vital to develop a strong moral character and use their knowledge for the greater good of humanity. He advised those still pursuing their studies to make the best use of academic facilities and called for more focus on quality research and regular academic sessions.
Degrees were conferred on 5,117 students from undergraduate, postgraduate, professional, vocational and research streams. Of these, 182 received gold medals and certificates of merit for topping their courses while 248 were awarded PhDs. The degrees were distributed across different academic sessions.
The governor, who received a guard of honour on arrival in Bhagalpur, expressed concern for educational standards and urged university officials to take sincere steps to improve academic discipline and infrastructure.
Vice-chancellor Jawahar Lal, while highlighting the university's journey since its inception in 1960, said, "Despite resource constraints, our students excel due to their hard work, merit and the able guidance of teachers. Our objective is to prepare knowledgeable and highly skilled graduates, postgraduates and researchers."
The ceremony, attended by TMBU registrar Ramashish Purvey, university officials, faculty and students, was momentarily disrupted when Alok Raj, a postgraduate student from the IRPM department, protested against poor hostel conditions and inadequate facilities. He was detained by security personnel.
Sources said the governor appeared uneasy during the outburst and asked officials about the concerns raised. The university, according to sources, may set up a fact-finding committee as the protest highlighted administrative shortcomings and a lapse in security arrangements.
Bhagalpur: Governor-cum-chancellor of universities, Arif Mohammed Khan, on Friday urged graduating students of Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University (TMBU) to become literate, disciplined and knowledgeable individuals who serve the nation with integrity and purpose. Speaking at the 48th convocation ceremony held at the TNB College stadium, he encouraged degree holders to focus on character-building and aim at becoming job providers rather than mere job seekers.
Khan told the students that while it is important to become educated and employable, it is equally vital to develop a strong moral character and use their knowledge for the greater good of humanity. He advised those still pursuing their studies to make the best use of academic facilities and called for more focus on quality research and regular academic sessions.
Degrees were conferred on 5,117 students from undergraduate, postgraduate, professional, vocational and research streams. Of these, 182 received gold medals and certificates of merit for topping their courses while 248 were awarded PhDs. The degrees were distributed across different academic sessions.
The governor, who received a guard of honour on arrival in Bhagalpur, expressed concern for educational standards and urged university officials to take sincere steps to improve academic discipline and infrastructure.
Vice-chancellor Jawahar Lal, while highlighting the university's journey since its inception in 1960, said, "Despite resource constraints, our students excel due to their hard work, merit and the able guidance of teachers. Our objective is to prepare knowledgeable and highly skilled graduates, postgraduates and researchers."
The ceremony, attended by TMBU registrar Ramashish Purvey, university officials, faculty and students, was momentarily disrupted when Alok Raj, a postgraduate student from the IRPM department, protested against poor hostel conditions and inadequate facilities. He was detained by security personnel.
Sources said the governor appeared uneasy during the outburst and asked officials about the concerns raised. The university, according to sources, may set up a fact-finding committee as the protest highlighted administrative shortcomings and a lapse in security arrangements.