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9th Convocation, IIT Ropar - December 4, 2020
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The 9th Annual Convocation of IIT Ropar was conducted virtually on December 4, 2020. The ceremony was pre-recorded and streamed on YouTube due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Chief Guest was Prof. K. VijayRaghavan, Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India. A total of 318 students were awarded degrees during the event. Prof. Sarit K. Das, Director, presented the Annual Report and congratulated the institute community. He appreciated the efforts that ensured the convocation was held on schedule despite the pandemic. Prof. VijayRaghavan, in his address, discussed post-COVID global challenges. He emphasized the role of scientists and engineers in rebuilding and innovating for society. He urged the youth to take responsibility for environmental conservation and climate action. Dr. K. Radhakrishnan, Chairman, Board of Governors, also addressed the gathering. He praised IIT Ropar’s strong academic and research ecosystem. The virtual convocation highlighted IIT Ropar’s resilience, innovation, and academic excellence amid global uncertainty.