Andhra Pradesh Governor Syed Abdul Nazeer confers honorary doctorate on former DRDO scientist Sasikala Sinha at the 22nd convocation of Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam in Tirupati on Saturday. | Photo credit: KV Poornachandra Kumar
Stressing that education is the key to women empowerment, Andhra Pradesh Governor Syed Abdul Nazeer on Saturday advised students to use the knowledge they learn in classrooms for the development of society.
At the 22nd convocation of Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam (SPMVV) in Tirupati, as the chief guest, Mr. Nazeer presented degrees to 2,591 female students who completed their undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral studies. Of these, 121 researchers received PhD degrees, 99 received gold medals and two silver medals. The governor also distributed books and cash prizes. Former DRDO scientist Sasikala Sinha has been awarded an honorary doctorate.
The governor told the students that graduation is not just a celebration but a triumph of knowledge, perseverance and ambition.
Congratulating the students who received degrees and medals, he said: “The support of family members and teachers is the key to their success. While the world is full of opportunities, there are responsibilities and challenges.”
“Educated women not only strengthen their families, but also contribute to the development of society and the economy. There is a need for expertise in modern technological fields. In a rapidly changing world, female students should study artificial intelligence, quantum technology, robotics, nanotechnology, the Internet of Things and renewable energy sources,” he said.
The governor said that the state government is taking key steps in digital governance, skill development and technology and as part of this, it is giving priority to modern research by setting up Quantum Valley.
Emphasizing the importance of green energy, Mr. Nazeer said that the role of universities is crucial in protecting the environment.
A former DRDO scientist said that education plays a very vital role in a woman’s life. “A woman as a mother teaches children values at home, she builds the future in the classroom as a teacher. Women should dream big,” she said.
Published – 07 March 2026 21:25 IST
