“India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047 must begin with empowered villages”: Vice-President

The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today graced the Golden Jubilee Celebrations and 39th Convocation of Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to be University) in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu. He conferred gold medals on meritorious students and extended his congratulations and best wishes to all the graduating students.

Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan graced the Golden Jubilee Celebrations and 39th Convocation of Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to be University), Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, today, and conferred gold medals on meritorious students.

Emphasising that Viksit Bharat 2047 begins with developed villages, he highlighted the transformative progress in rural infrastructure and basic amenities over the past twelve years and called for ensuring greater opportunities and a dignified life for every rural citizen.

Governor of Tamil Nadu Shri Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Chancellor Dr. K. M. Annamalai, Vice-Chancellor Dr. N. Panchanatham and other dignitaries were present.

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