DW BUREAU / MOHALI Aryans Group of Colleges, Rajpura, today held its 10th Convocation in Aryans Campus where Himachal Pradesh Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar was the Chief Guest. Dr. M P Poonia, Vice-Chairman, All-India Council of Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi Dr. Buta Singh, Vice-Chancellor, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University (MRSPTU), Bathinda and Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, Secretary, Tribal Affairs Dept., J&K was the Guest of Honor. Dr Anshu Kataria, Chairman, Aryans Group presided over the function. The students from various programs including Engineering, Law, Management, B.Ed, Agriculture, BBA, BCA etc were conferred degrees. The convocation ceremony started with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp followed by a welcome prayer. The Governor in his convocation address while congratulating the students said that degree holders have to decide for themselves whether they want to become a job creator or a job provider. The process of learning in life does not end, but from today is the beginning of new education and achieving new goals", said Arlekar. He exhorted the students to develop the ability to lead the society and move ahead by examining the opportunity. He said that youth were the assets of the country and should contribute towards nation building activities. He said that the nation could develop only when youth were focused, disciplined and growth oriented and urged students to inculcate good values like discipline, patriotism, sincerity and devotion, added the Governor. Vice Chairman, AICTE said that it is not merely convocation but a new beginning for another challenging life. Students of today are the Founders of tomorrow's Nation. We need to bring down the strong boundaries that we have put on the students to help them grow in their desired field. Students should also have right kind of attitude to grow and have success in life, they should be open to learning, be creative and think about societal problems", he added. He advised the students to become a good citizen and work day and night to earn Fame for themselves and the entire Country. Be proud of being Indians and having studied in India as we have excelled in all fields, He added, VC, MRSPTU said that Aryans is among those Colleges which is doing a good job in the overall development of its students. He congratulated the management of Aryans which was started with just 100 students and 1 College and now is imparting quality education to over 4000 students in 8 Colleges including Engineering, Law, Management, Nursing, Pharmacy, Degree, Education, Paramedical etc. He advised the graduates and postgraduates to register themselves at their employment exchange offices at their respective districts so that they can be contacted for the various job openings in their state as well as across the Country. Dr. Choudhary added that he had heard a lot about innovations done by Aryans Kashmiri students. He said that Kashmiri students are very intelligent and they have a lot of potential for innovations. He further added that it is a matter of pride for the entire Kashmir Valley that the students are taking care of the people of their valley and innovating social projects for them which can also change the life of these people. Dr. Anshu Kataria while congratulating the students said that it's a proud moment for Aryans to add these young talents for the progress of the Society. Kataria said that we don't need funds from our alumni, but we want these students to earn name and fame for themselves, society and the nation in the coming years. (editor@dailyworld.in)