Mysuru: State Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot on Monday April 25 felt, “India can be great and country of excellence only when all
the citizens discharge their duties understanding his or her responsibility”.
The Governor was addressing the gathering during the 17th Convocation Ceremony of Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), here. He said that KSOU deserves an applause for providing higher education to all at all the places.”
He noted that the students can achieve only when they tread on the path laid down by their parents and guidance of their teacher. The students also should work for the cause of the society and bring respect to both parents and the society.
The Governor also congratulated Entrepreneur Anand Sankeshwar, Dr. A. V. S. Murthy and E. S. Chakravarthy who were conferred honoris causa for their yeoman contributions to the society.
In all 8,338 candidates received various degrees. It included 5,066 women and 3,272 men. Besides, 31 PhD degrees were presented followed by 48 gold medals and 38 cash prizes.