Ranchi — Urging students to stay grounded in ethical values, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Saturday told graduates of Indian Institute of Management Ranchi that lasting success comes from integrity and responsible leadership rather than quick gains.
Addressing the 15th convocation ceremony as chief guest, he encouraged students to build careers driven by character and purpose. He emphasised that professional achievement should not be measured solely by financial success but also by one’s contribution to society.
During the ceremony, 558 students were awarded degrees, while seven outstanding performers received medals and citations. Toppers from the 2024–26 batch across programmes — MBA, MBA-BA, MBA-HRM and Executive MBA (Summer and Winter) — were honoured. Two students also received the Student Citizenship Award and the Prof Ashish Hajela Award.
The Vice President highlighted that ethical leadership and trust are essential for building strong institutions. Reflecting on his time as Jharkhand Governor, he said he had witnessed the institute’s steady progress and achievements.
He also inaugurated the country’s first B-school Virtual Reality Case Repository developed by the institute, calling it an innovative step in management education.
Santosh Kumar Gangwar, who attended the event, congratulated the graduating students and described the convocation as a major milestone in their lives. He urged them to use their knowledge and skills for nation-building.
Praising initiatives like the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Centre for Policy, Leadership and Governance and the Centre for Tribal Affairs, he said these platforms are contributing to inclusive development and improved governance.
Other dignitaries present included Harivansh Narayan Singh, Sanjay Seth and Sudivya Kumar.
With inputs from IANS