Five Governors Grace Convocation 2025 in a Singular Honour for O.P. Jindal Global University
Sonipat, 1 August 2025: In an unprecedented honour for O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), five Governors of the States of India participated in the 14th Annual Convocation 2025 held during 29-30 July 2025. The presence of these outstanding personalities, each of them a constitutional authority and representative of a different state or Union Territory, elevated the occasion as JGU celebrated the spirit of federalism which is embedded in the Constitution of India and which sustains our democracy. The 14th Convocation Ceremony of JGU witnessed the graduation of over 4,400 students across all 12 Schools and Institutes of our university. This took place in the presence of several distinguished leaders who graced the ceremony. They were: Hon’ble Governors: • Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Delhi • Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, Hon’ble Governor of Odisha • Shri Arif Mohammed Khan, Hon’ble Governor of Bihar • Shri Justice (Retd.) S. Abdul Nazeer, Hon’ble Governor of Andhra Pradesh • Shri Shiv Pratap Shukla, Hon’ble Governor of Himachal Pradesh Leaders & Luminaries: • Hon’ble Ms. Justice Gita Mittal, Chairperson, Broadcasting Content Complaints Council (BCCC) & Former Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir • Mrs. Ravneet Kaur, Chairperson, Competition Commission of India • Mr. R. Venkataramani, Attorney General for India • Dr. Wilima Wadhwa, Director, ASER Centre, Pratham Education Foundation • H.E. Ms. Ina Krisnamurthi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Indonesia to the Republic of India • H.E. Mr. Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen, Ambassador of Denmark to the Republic of India & Non-Resident Ambassador (Designate) to Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and the Maldives The Chancellor of O.P. Jindal Global University, Mr. Naveen Jindal, whose philanthropy led to the establishment of JGU in 2009 said, “To have five Governors preside over our Convocation is a moment of national recognition for JGU’s journey, values, and aspirations. I extend my sincere gratitude to the Chief Guests and the Guests of Honour for being a part of this important occasion. Your presence and participation at our Convocation is a testimony to your commitment to the cause of higher education.” Chancellor Mr. Jindal reminded the graduating students that they were in an era with unprecedented access to technology, AI and global changes with the world being reshaped and evolving constantly. “Your journey and your ambitions should be extraordinary,” In his address, he added, “Degrees and qualifications open doors, but it is your integrity, compassion and cooperation that will determine how far you go in life. Education is not just a tool for personal growth, it is the foundation on which a nation’s prosperity can be built. We live in a world of increased visibility but the quietest acts of leadership have the most impact.” Professor (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar, the Founding Vice Chancellor of JGU said in his address at the Convocation, “At JGU, we are conscious that our institution-building activities contribute to addressing broader national challenges. In this endeavour, the principles of academic freedom and pursuit of institutional excellence have underpinned our efforts. Our institutional strategy and policies have evolved to enable JGU students and scholars to undertake research that is interdisciplinary, wide-ranging in scope, impactful, and covering issues of national and global concern. JGU has grown into an institution with over 16,000 students across 12 Schools, that brings faculty from 51 countries of the world, students from over 75 countries, and has collaborated with over 550+ leading institutions from 80+ countries to bring international experiences to the Indian higher education system. JGU's pedagogical approach as well as research and capacity building institutes lay focus on promoting interdisciplinarity through cross-listed elective courses, interdisciplinary educational background and experience, and curricula that encourage collaborative thinking and learning.” The Governors who attended the two-day long Convocation ceremonies were clear and unambiguous in their vision of higher education, its impact and the responsibilities of young and upcoming leaders graduating from JGU. Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Delhi stressed how the Delhi-NCR region has emerged as the intellectual capital of India with world renowned universities and higher educational institutes, including JGU, in the area. Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, Hon’ble Governor of Odisha said, “India today stands at a defining moment. We are making rapid strides in science, technology, infrastructure, health, and education. Yet, our strength lies not only in material progress but also in our moral foundation of truth, compassion and tolerance. O.P. Jindal Global University has lived up to these values. It has nurtured professionals who are equipped not just with knowledge and ambition, but also with wisdom and
