VIT Chennai celebrates University Day
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By RK News
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- 10 Apr 2026
Chennai, Apr 09: The Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Chennai celebrated its University Day on April 7, 2026.
Binod Kumar, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Indian Bank, graced the occasion as the chief guest. Major Vaibhav Chaurasia, alumnus of VIT Chennai, attended as the guest of honour. The event was presided over by Dr. G. Viswanathan, Founder and Chancellor of VIT, in the presence of Dr. G. V. Selvam, Vice-President of VIT.
In his address, Kumar encouraged students to prepare themselves for a rapidly changing world. He stressed the importance of continuous effort and adaptability to overcome challenges and seize opportunities. He also highlighted the need for innovation with a focus on improving the end-user experience.
“Always keep this in mind, in banking we think how we can make the life of customers easy. I am emphasising this point because this will help you in striving perfection within yourself,” he said.
Emphasizing the role of knowledge and character, Kumar said that knowledge is one thing which will help you in shaping yourself. “Knowledge can take you up to a stage, beyond that, it is your characteristics which will shape you,” he noted.
Major Vaibhav Chaurasia urged students to draw inspiration from their surroundings and focus on positive influences. He urged them to remain resilient, maintain self-belief.
“Never give up, never have a doubt in yourself. Things will not work out and things will go wrong, but you have to keep working hard and always do things right,” he added.
In his presidential address, Dr. G. Viswanathan underscored the transformative power of education. He stated that education uplifts not only individuals and families but also society, the state, and the nation as a whole.
He emphasized that achieving the vision of a developed nation depends on universal access to quality education and economic growth driven by knowledge.
The function concluded with the distribution of medals and certificates to meritorious and outstanding students in recognition of their academic and overall excellence.
Pro-Vice Chancellor of VIT Chennai Prof. T. Thyagarajan, Director of VIT Chennai Prof. K. Sathiyanarayanan and Additional Registrar of VIT Chennai Prof. P.K. Manoharan were also present in the function.
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