BIDAR — Under the arched halls of Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University, hope hung thick in the air. For the first time, Bidar University celebrated its convocation, and Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot had a message that went far beyond diplomas and degrees.

Key Facts

  • 112 students awarded degrees; 2 received doctorates
  • 20 gold medals presented to meritorious students
  • Event held September 12, 2026, in Bidar

A Call to Meaningful Contribution

Governor Gehlot, who also serves as Chancellor, didn’t just congratulate the graduates—he challenged them. Education, he insisted, should do more than secure jobs; it should build purposeful lives. He urged humility in success, patience in hardship, and resilience against failure.

Innovation and Local Solutions

With artificial intelligence reshaping industries, Gehlot sees ripe ground for innovation. He pointed to agriculture, healthcare, and rural development as sectors where young minds can turn “local problems into opportunities.” His tone was urgent but hopeful—a nudge toward action without alarm.

“Local problems should be converted into opportunities,”

he told the crowd, urging graduates to lead with knowledge, grit, and fresh thinking.

Roots and Wings

Gehlot anchored his vision in India’s intellectual legacy—thousands of years of advances in math, medicine, literature, and ecology. But he paired reverence with practicality: blend traditional wisdom with modern science, he said, to create an India that’s “rooted in heritage but winged by innovation.”

Nurturing Talent in Kalyana Karnataka

He praised Bidar’s cultural richness and the untapped potential of the region’s youth, stressing that quality education and research access could unlock extraordinary talent. The ceremony closed with awards for 112 degree recipients and 20 medalists, their achievements now part of Bidar’s unfolding story.