Vice President Radhakrishnan Stresses Northeast’s Development in Mizoram Convocation Address

Overview

• - Speaking at Mizoram University’s 20th convocation on March 7, he said the region now sits at the center of India’s growth narrative under the Modi government.
• - He cited connectivity milestones including the newly inaugurated Bairabi–Sairang rail line alongside schemes such as UDAN and PM‑DevINE as catalysts for opportunity.
• - The Vice President urged students to prioritize enterprise over job seeking, use technology responsibly, and help counter drug abuse in their communities.
• - On March 8 he is scheduled to attend Tripura University’s 14th convocation in Suryamaninagar, meet ‘Lakhpati Didis’ at Hapania, and pay tribute at the Albert Ekka Memorial Park, with security arrangements in place.
• - The tour began March 6 at Nagaland University’s 8th convocation, where he referenced the recent tripartite agreement with ENPO and the university conferred 6,884 degrees, including 107 PhDs and 54 gold medals.