Archive · 8 Oct 2026
BRAOU Convocation Highlights Skills, Digital Learning and Inclusion
Dr BR Ambedkar Open University held its 27th Convocation in Hyderabad on Wednesday.
Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla told universities to teach useful skills and make better use of digital learning.
He said BRAOU has helped more than 25 lakh students, including people in rural and disadvantaged communities.
The university gives free education to some groups through a program called Samatha.
Shukla gave an Honorary Doctorate to B. Narsing Rao, a filmmaker, poet and actor.
Students also received degrees, medals and book prizes.
Vice-Chancellor Ghanta Chakrapani said the university uses technology to support inclusive and job-focused education.
Former Vice-Chancellor V. S. Prasad said open universities help bring higher education closer to learners.
Governor and BRAOU Chancellor Shiv Pratap Shukla addressed the university’s 27th Convocation on Wednesday.
Shukla urged higher education institutions to focus on skill development and digital education.
The Governor awarded filmmaker, poet and actor B. Narsing Rao an Honorary Doctorate and presented degrees and prizes to students.
Shukla said BRAOU had provided educational opportunities to more than 25 lakh students, including people from rural and disadvantaged communities.
Vice-Chancellor Ghanta Chakrapani highlighted digital, inclusive and employment-oriented education, including free education through the Samatha scheme.
- Who
- Governor and BRAOU Chancellor Shiv Pratap Shukla, Vice-Chancellor Ghanta Chakrapani, B. Narsing Rao, students and former Vice-Chancellor V. S. Prasad.
- What
- BRAOU held its 27th Convocation, where the Governor urged a focus on skills and digital education and presented an Honorary Doctorate and student awards.
- When
- Wednesday; the article does not specify the date.
- Where
- Dr BR Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad.
- Why
- To celebrate graduates and highlight the university’s efforts to provide inclusive higher education and the need for skills and digital learning.
University access and inclusion
Skills and employment focus
Higher education priorities
University access and inclusion
V. S. Prasad emphasized that open universities democratise higher education and bring universities to learners’ doorsteps; BRAOU also highlighted free education and support for disadvantaged groups.
Skills and employment focus
Shiv Pratap Shukla called for higher education institutions to prioritize skill development and digital education, while Ghanta Chakrapani described BRAOU’s approach as employment-oriented.
- Event
- Dr BR Ambedkar Open University's 27th Convocation
- Location
- Hyderabad
- Chancellor
- Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla
- Honorary Doctorate recipient
- B. Narsing Rao
- Students reached
- More than 25 lakh, according to the Governor
- Free education scheme
- Samatha, for economically weaker sections, disadvantaged communities and tribal groups
- Chief guest
- Former NAAC Director and former BRAOU Vice-Chancellor V. S. Prasad