Dharmendra Pradhan Urges Odisha Youths To Become Entrepreneurs At Ravenshaw Convocation
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Union Minister Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan attended the 13th convocation ceremony of Ravenshaw University in Cuttack and encouraged youth to focus on entrepreneurship.
The Minister lauded Ravenshaw University for its historic legacy and national contributions.
Cuttack, July 15: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday attended the 13th convocation ceremony of Ravenshaw University in Cuttack, and encouraged Odisha’s youth to embrace entrepreneurship and become job creators, not just job seekers.
କଟକ ରେଭେନ୍ସା ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟର ୧୩ତମ ସମାବର୍ତ୍ତନ ଉତ୍ସବ -୨୦୨୫ରେ ମାନ୍ୟବର ରାଷ୍ଟ୍ରପତି @rashtrapatibhvn ଶ୍ରୀମତୀ ଦ୍ରୌପଦୀ ମୁର୍ମୁ, ଓଡ଼ିଶାର ମାନ୍ୟବର ରାଜ୍ୟପାଳ @DrHariBabuK ଏବଂ ମୁଖ୍ୟମନ୍ତ୍ରୀ @MohanMOdisha ଏବଂ ଉଚ୍ଚ ଶିକ୍ଷା, କ୍ରୀଡ଼ା ଓ ଯୁବ ବ୍ୟାପାର ମନ୍ତ୍ରୀ @suryabanshibjp ଙ୍କ ସହ ଯୋଗଦେଇ ଆନନ୍ଦିତ ।… pic.twitter.com/o5EYFmZS7u
— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) July 15, 2025
Speaking on the occasion, Pradhan extended heartfelt congratulations to all the students who received the honorary degrees and PhDs from President Droupadi Murmu, calling it a moment of great honour and inspiration.
The Minister also expressed gratitude to the President for her motivational guidance to the graduating students, describing her presence as deeply meaningful for the youth of Odisha.
Pradhan praised Ravenshaw University for its historic contributions to education, identity formation, and social reform. He reflected on the institution’s legacy as a platform for linguistic pride and nationalist thought, reminding attendees that the university has long been a cradle of innovation and intellectual leadership.
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✨The Minister emphasized the need for modern education to embrace entrepreneurial thinking. “In the 21st century, Odisha’s youth must become the architects of new opportunities. Don’t just look for jobs—be the ones who create them,” he stated, stressing that future progress will hinge not only on academic excellence but on the ability to think creatively, develop businesses, and impact local communities.
Pradhan also highlighted the integration of technologies like Artificial Intelligence into the academic ecosystem, asserting that Ravenshaw University will play a vital role in shaping a vibrant, knowledge-driven society aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a developed India.
President Droupadi Murmu graced the convocation ceremony as the chief guest. Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Higher Education and Youth Affairs Minister Suryabanshi Suraj and other dignitaries attended the event.