Many students of the Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi, have locked yesterday’s event in their memory box. This appears to be the result of the content of the lecture delivered by the Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan.

He had graced the 15th Annual Convocation of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ranchi, in Jharkhand on Saturday ( March 28, 2026.

Addressing the gathering, the Vice President said that it was a pleasure to visit the Institute again after a gap of three years. Recalling his association with Jharkhand as its former Governor, he said that he had been following the Institute’s journey with great interest and noted that the progress achieved by IIM Ranchi during this period had been truly remarkable.

Highlighting the importance of socially responsive education, the Vice President said that management education must go beyond boardrooms and balance sheets, and should engage with society, address real-world challenges and contribute to inclusive growth.

The Vice President said that while academic case studies test analytical skills, life demands decisions that affect people’s livelihoods, trust and the larger social good. He urged students to define success not merely by achievements, but by the values and ethics with which they pursue them.

The Vice President stated that ethical leadership, integrity and trust are the foundations on which enduring institutions are built. He encouraged students to choose character over shortcuts and purpose over profit.

Calling upon the youth to contribute to the national vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047, the Vice President urged them to “Think global, act local” and ensure that their impact begins at the grassroots.

Congratulating the graduating students, their parents and the faculty, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan wished them success, fulfilment and a life of purpose, while urging them to always remember that the true measure of success lies not in what one accumulates, but in what one gives back to society.

Governor of Jharkhand, Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar; Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Shri Harivansh; Union Minister of State for Defence, Shri Sanjay Seth; Minister in the Government of Jharkhand, Shri Sudivya Kumar; and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.