Higher education should aim at grooming strong balanced personalities with the potential to make their own decision: Dr. B.S. Ponmudiraj , Advisor, NAAC

 Kanya Maha Vidyalaya (Autonomous) organized the Annual Convocation in which degrees to the students having completed various undergraduate & postgraduate programs were awarded to the scholars. The chief guest of the event Dr. B.S. Ponmudiraj , Advisor, NAAC, was accorded floral felicitations on this occasion. The proceedings of this formal event commenced with the lighting of the holy lamp and invocation to the Goddess of Learning. Welcoming the eminent and illustrious guest, Principal Prof. Atima Sharma Dwivedi read out a detailed report enumerating the Vidyalaya’s meritorious achievements at national as well as international levels in diverse fields like academics, co-academics, sports, NCC and many more. Some being the Autonomous Status & Heritage Status by the Government of India, Star College Status by DBT, Curie grant by DST,Government of India, A Grade by NAAC, College with Potential for Excellence Status & recently declared one of the Top colleges of India by India Today, Outlook, Times of India  magazines.In his presidential remarks, Sh. Chander Mohan, President, Arya Shiksha Mandal welcomed the erudite educationist Dr. Ponmudirajand also motivated the students on the completion of their significant phase of their life in their academic pursuit. Sh. Chander Mohan stressed that  all educational institutions and policy makers must resolve to combat two great challenges in Punjab namely COVID and Canada calling by bringing about transformational changes in educational landscape like KMV.  Dr Sushma Chawla, Vice President, KMV Managing Committee, Sh. AlokSondhi, General Secretary, KMV Managing Committee & other members of KMV Managing Committee also graced the occasion. The Chief GuestDr. B.S. Ponmudiraj congratulated the young scholars on receiving their degrees and also shared his illuminating views on Character-building feature embedded in Education.  Quoting extensively from great thinkers in his  discourse, Dr. Ponmudirajelucidated on the need to develop among scholars mental agility to think critically, creatively and live skillfully. Higher education should aim at grooming strong balanced personalities with the potential to make their own decision who change for growth and development and ‘Lead by Living.’He lauded the role of KMV as the ‘Centre of Ideas’ that has been inspiring young generation in the progression of the nation across three generations. More than 800 degrees were awarded to the students from all the streams& along with the degrees medals were given to 50 students who had received top three merit positions in Guru Nanak Dev University. The event also witnessed the release of a documentary “Shuddhi” by the PG Dept. of Journalism showcasing environmental concerns and strenuous efforts undertaken to sensitize society on this momentous issue.The General Secretary of KMV Managing Committee, Sh. AlokSondhi proposed a formal vote of thanks to the distinguished guests for their invaluable presence. He expressed his gratitude to Dr. Ponmudiraj for being a motivational force in the process of transformative changes that KMV has gone through to reach the pinnacle of success.A cultural dance presentation showcasing the rich heritage of Punjab was marked the culmination of the event. Principal Prof.( Dr.)Atima Sharma Dwivedilauded the efforts of Dr Madhumeet, Dean, Student Welfare, & Head, PG Department of English & Mrs Sadhna Tandon for successfully organizing the convocation.