9 months ago
Anant National University Hosts 7th Convocation
Anant National University recently held its 7th Convocation, where 299 students received their degrees in various design and sustainability programs.
Dr Sridhar Vembu, the co-founder of Zoho Corporation, was the chief guest.
He praised the students' creativity and innovation, encouraging them to focus on problem-solving and future-oriented design.
The university's president, Mr Ajay Piramal, highlighted the importance of design in reimagining industries and communities.
The provost, Dr Sanjeev Vidyarthi, congratulated the graduates and emphasized their role in building a sustainable and inclusive India.
The ceremony also included awards for outstanding students and an exhibition of student projects.
Anant National University conferred degrees on 299 students across various design and sustainability programs.
Dr Sridhar Vembu, co-founder of Zoho Corporation, was the chief guest and praised the students' innovative work.
Mr Ajay Piramal, President of Anant National University, emphasized the role of design in national development.
Dr Sanjeev Vidyarthi, Provost, encouraged graduates to contribute to building a sustainable and inclusive India.
The ceremony included awards for exceptional students and an exhibition of student projects.
- Who
- Anant National University, Dr Sridhar Vembu, Mr Ajay Piramal, Dr Sanjeev Vidyarthi
- What
- 7th Convocation ceremony
- Where
- Anant National University campus
- When
- Recently (specific date not mentioned)
- Why
- To confer degrees and celebrate student achievements
Key facts
- University
- Anant National University
- Chief Guest
- Dr Sridhar Vembu
- Number of Graduates
- 299
- Programmes
- Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Architecture, Master of Design, Anant Fellowship in Sustainability and Built Environment, MSc in Sustainability and Built Environment, Anant Fellowship in Climate Action
- Awards Presented
- Academic Excellence, Outstanding Academic Performance, Best Innovation, Best Graduation Project, Best Thesis, Best Live-Action Project, Best Student
Quotes
Dr Sridhar Vembu
Chief Scientist and Co-founder of Zoho Corporation, Chief Guest at the 7th Convocation of Anant National University
“Coming to Anant National University has truly been a joy. The creativity and purpose-driven designs by Anant students blew my mind. I saw remarkable work, the kind of innovation our nation urgently needs. We often celebrate the achievements of our past, yet rarely do we pause to honour what we are building in the present. We must think beyond our own lifetimes and create for the future, and Anant is clearly teaching its students to do exactly that. Good design elevates the soul and spirit, and I have seen that spirit alive across this campus. Keep dreaming, stay young, stay relevant. When you suspend your ego and stop trying to make a statement, you often end up making your most powerful one. Focus on the problem, and extraordinary work will follow.”
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Mr Ajay Piramal
President, Anant National University
“Design gives us the tools to reimagine industries, rebuild communities and renew our environment. It is how we transition from ‘Make in India’ as an aspiration to ‘Design for India’ as a philosophy, one rooted in creativity, craftsmanship and care. At Anant National University, we see ourselves as a part of this national mission. We are not just teaching design, we are helping young people apply it to life, to society and to the challenges of our time. We are helping them turn creativity into careers that make a difference, careers that build, repair and renew the world around us.”
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Dr Sanjeev Vidyarthi
Provost, Anant National University
“As you enter this new chapter of your life, remember that there couldn’t have been a better time to begin this journey. India stands in a moment of remarkable opportunity. We are growing, innovating and moving with purpose toward becoming Viksit Bharat within just a few decades. And you will be the builders of that India. An India that is sustainable, inclusive and globally recognised. An India where design thinking shapes governance, industry and everyday life for all citizens.”
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