India: National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) saw the conferring of degrees upon 278 students
Source: The DairyNews
On Friday, the 20th convocation ceremony of the National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) saw the conferring of degrees upon 278 students, marking a significant milestone in their academic journey.
The event, held at the prestigious Dr D Sundanaresan Auditorium, witnessed the distinguished presence of Padma Bhushan awardee and former Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), RS Paroda, who bestowed the degrees upon the graduates.
Among the graduates were 49 recipients of BTech degrees, 127 Master's degree awardees, and 102 accomplished researchers, signifying a diverse cohort of talent and expertise. The ceremony, graced by Dr Dheer Singh, the esteemed director of NDRI, underscored the institute's commitment to academic excellence and innovative research in the field of dairy sciences.
Dr Singh emphasized NDRI's utilization of cutting-edge technologies to enhance germplasm multiplication, thereby fostering the development of superior breeds of cattle and buffaloes. In his address, he urged the graduating students to embrace entrepreneurship as a pathway to success, encouraging them to chart their own professional destinies.
Reflecting on NDRI's remarkable achievements, Dr RS Paroda lauded the institute's consistent ranking as a leader among state agricultural universities. He underscored the pressing challenge of nutritional security within the agriculture and dairy sectors, acknowledging the strides made in ensuring food security while emphasizing the imperative of addressing nutritional deficiencies.
As the convocation ceremony concluded, it marked not only the culmination of academic endeavors but also the beginning of a new chapter for the graduates, poised to make significant contributions to the dairy industry and beyond.
Among the graduates were 49 recipients of BTech degrees, 127 Master's degree awardees, and 102 accomplished researchers, signifying a diverse cohort of talent and expertise. The ceremony, graced by Dr Dheer Singh, the esteemed director of NDRI, underscored the institute's commitment to academic excellence and innovative research in the field of dairy sciences.
Dr Singh emphasized NDRI's utilization of cutting-edge technologies to enhance germplasm multiplication, thereby fostering the development of superior breeds of cattle and buffaloes. In his address, he urged the graduating students to embrace entrepreneurship as a pathway to success, encouraging them to chart their own professional destinies.
Reflecting on NDRI's remarkable achievements, Dr RS Paroda lauded the institute's consistent ranking as a leader among state agricultural universities. He underscored the pressing challenge of nutritional security within the agriculture and dairy sectors, acknowledging the strides made in ensuring food security while emphasizing the imperative of addressing nutritional deficiencies.
As the convocation ceremony concluded, it marked not only the culmination of academic endeavors but also the beginning of a new chapter for the graduates, poised to make significant contributions to the dairy industry and beyond.
