At the SDM College Graduation Ceremony for the 2023-24 academic year, held on October 26, Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade, Dharmadhikari of Dharmasthala and President of the SDM Educational Society, emphasized the importance of students focusing on becoming valuable resources for constructive national development. He urged students to channel their knowledge in fields such as science, technology, and humanities toward logical thinking that can contribute to the nation’s growth.
Prof. S.R. Niranjan, Vice-Chairman of the Karnataka State Higher Education Council, highlighted the significance of skill-based education over the coming decades. He encouraged graduates to prioritize professional opportunities that combine intellectual and skill-based capabilities, which would in turn foster comprehensive development.
Presiding over the ceremony, Mangalore University Vice-Chancellor Prof. P.L. Dharma administered the graduation oath, urging graduates to contribute to India’s progress instead of moving abroad. He stressed the need for a sustainable development mindset to make impactful contributions to the country’s advancement. The event was attended by prominent figures, including SDM Educational Society Secretary D. Harshendra Kumar, Dr. Satishchandra S., various deans, coordinators, and faculty members who celebrated the achievements of the graduates.