More than 4,000 students received their degrees at the 14th convocation of the SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur on Saturday. More than 50 students received gold medals for their academic achievements; and 53 students were awarded Ph.D degrees. Addressing the students, member of NITI Aayog, V.K. Saraswat, urged the students to create a new culture and mindset in engineering education.

“Excellence is needed in basic research. Excellence is required in applied research, including pre-competitive applied research,” he said. He conferred the Honorary Degree of Science (D.Sc., Honoris Causa) on Dr. Mohan Rajan, chairman and medical director, Rajan Eye Care Hospital, Chennai.

Founder-chancellor T.R. Paari Vendhar gave the welcome address.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Chennai / by Staff Reporter / Chennai – December 02nd, 2018