Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, who is also the Chancellor, presided over the 1st Convocation of Manipur Technical University (MTU). Held at the City Convention Centre, the convocation marked the first such ceremony of the University since its establishment in 2016. Prof. W. Chandbabu Singh, Vice Chancellor, MTU; Prof. Devendra Jalihal, Director, IIT Guwahati; Ningthoujam Geoffrey, Commissioner (Hr. & Tech. Education), Government of Manipur; and Ramananda Nongmeikapam, Registrar, MTU, also graced the occasion. The Governor formally declared the convocation open and conferred degrees upon undergraduate and postgraduate students from various streams for the academic years 2020 to 2025, with over 250 students in attendance. Addressing the convocation, Governor Bhalla congratulated the graduating students and said the convocation was a moment of pride and energy. Reflecting on the addresses delivered at the ceremony, he highlighted the importance of resilience, discipline, and hard work, emphasising that there are no shortcuts to success at any stage of life.
The Governor encouraged graduates to remain open to diverse career paths beyond government service, including entrepreneurship and emerging professions, while underscoring the need for integrity and perseverance in all pursuits. Stressing that students, faculty, and institutional discipline together shape a university’s reputation, the Governor urged the institution to aspire to national prominence through quality education, research, innovation, and market-oriented courses aligned with the National Education Policy. The Governor concluded by reminding graduates of their responsibility to give back to society and use their knowledge to uplift others, while commending the Vice-Chancellor for ensuring that convocations were held on time, including the successful conduct of long-pending convocations.
The convocation ceremony was attended by graduating students and their parents, senior government officials, members of the academic fraternity, and other distinguished guests.
