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K. P. B. HINDUJA COLLEGE OF COMMERCE
Autonomous ( NAAC Re-accredited A+)

Shri. A.P. Hinduja

Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar

Building upon the institution’s strong historical foundation, Shri Paul Abraham, President of the Hinduja
Foundation, highlighted K.P.B. Hinduja College’s academic excellence and forward-looking vision,
noting key milestones such as becoming the first college to receive ISO 9001 certification, winning the
University of Mumbai’s Best College Award (2010–11), being recognized as a ‘College with Potential
for Excellence’ by the UGC (2016), and achieving NAAC A+ re-accreditation along with autonomous
status in 2022. He emphasized the college’s active implementation of NEP 2020 through flexible,
student-centric curricula and innovative credit-based programs in emerging areas such as FinTech,
digital marketing, climate finance, and artificial intelligence. Stressing holistic development, he
highlighted the institution’s focus on experiential learning, industry engagement, soft skills training,
and social responsibility through initiatives like NSS and NGO partnerships, reaffirming the college’s
commitment to innovation, inclusivity, integrity, and the motto “Character is supreme” in nurturing
future-ready, socially responsible leaders.
The Honourable Vice President Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar’s Address.

Delivering his keynote address with a blend of statesmanship and humour, the Hon’ble Vice President
of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, presented a powerful national perspective on the interlinked roles of
education, cultural values, and corporate responsibility in shaping India’s future. Addressing students,
educators, and industry leaders, he underscored the need for collective participation in nation-
building, emphasizing that education must remain dynamic and inclusive to meet the challenges of a
rapidly changing world.

Speaking directly to students, Shri Dhankhar highlighted India’s youth as its greatest “demographic
dividend,” urging them to embrace continuous learning and personal resilience. Rejecting notions of
academic hierarchy, he reminded students that “there are no back benchers, there are only back
benches,” encouraging them to recognize their inherent potential. Stressing well-being alongside
academic pursuit, he advised young learners to adapt to constant change with confidence and without
stress, reinforcing that learning does not end with formal education.

Extending his message to educators, policymakers, and industry leaders, the Vice President
emphasized the importance of reclaiming India’s civilizational ethos through inclusive Sanatan values
while cautioning against the excessive commercialization of health and education. Positioning
education as the most transformative force for achieving the goal of Viksit Bharat @ 2047, he called for
the creation of new Greenfield institutions in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, quantum
computing, green hydrogen, and 6G technology, urging corporate leaders to view investment in

“The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.” – Plutarch.
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