NewzVille Desk
The Vice-President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan, graced the 44th Convocation Ceremony of the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning at Prasanthi Nilayam, Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh on Saturday.
Addressing the gathering, Vice President said that Sri Sathya Sai Baba visualised an education system where service is not an obligation but a way of life—one that nurtures leaders committed to selflessness, integrity, and excellence.
Speaking about India’s transformative growth, the Vice-President said the nation stands on the threshold of unprecedented progress, emerging as a global hub of innovation and a beacon of sustainable development and peace.
He noted that higher education institutions across the country are advancing rapidly towards multidisciplinary research and excellence, positioning India to become a global leader in knowledge creation, technological advancement, and inclusive academic progress. He also stressed the need for increased investment in research.
Concluding his address by quoting Sri Sathya Sai Baba—“The cultivation of human values alone is true education”—the Vice-President urged the graduating students to let this profound message guide their lives.
The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N. Chandrababu Naidu; Minister for HRD, IT, Electronics & Communication and RTG, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Nara Lokesh; Chancellor of SSSIHL, K. Chakravarthi; along with other dignitaries, members of the teaching faculty, students, and parents were present on the occasion.
