NIT Manipur 13th Convocation: CM Khemchand Singh backs Viksit Bharat push
Synopsis
At NIT Manipur's 13th Convocation in Imphal, Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh renewed a long-standing pledge for a permanent campus and framed technical graduates as the backbone of Viksit Bharat 2047 — spotlighting how Northeast India's infrastructure gaps in higher education remain a live political and developmental issue.
Key Takeaways
Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh addressed the 13th Convocation of NIT Manipur at the City Convention Centre, Imphal on 4 August .
The CM reaffirmed the state government's commitment to establishing a permanent campus for NIT Manipur, with land discussions ongoing with stakeholders.
MLA Rameshwar Singh was acknowledged for his support in advancing the permanent campus initiative.
Graduates from Civil, Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering were called key contributors to nation-building under Viksit Bharat 2047 .
Gold medals and awards were presented to meritorious students by the CM, Board Chairperson Bajrang Lal Bagra , and Director Prof.
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Tuesday, 4 August declared that institutions such as the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Manipur are central to realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, emphasising their role in building skilled human capital, fostering innovation, and driving national development. He was speaking at the 13th Convocation of NIT Manipur held at the City Convention Centre, Imphal.
Chief Minister's Address to Graduates
Congratulating the graduating batch, Khemchand Singh urged students to strive for excellence and emerge as future administrators, innovators, and leaders. He described NIT Manipur as one of the Northeast region's emerging premier technical institutions and called on graduates to dedicate their skills toward the twin goals of Viksit Bharat and Viksit Manipur.
He highlighted that graduates from disciplines including Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering would be significant contributors to the nation-building process.
Permanent Campus: A Commitment Renewed
A key pledge from the Chief Minister was the state government's commitment to establishing a permanent campus for NIT Manipur. Singh stated that the government is actively working toward this objective and acknowledged the support of MLA Rameshwar Singh in advancing the cause. He added that discussions with stakeholders to facilitate land allocation for the permanent campus would continue at the earliest.
Board of Governors Chairperson's Remarks
Bajrang Lal Bagra, Chairperson of the NIT Board of Governors, congratulated the graduating students and called on them to uphold values of integrity, innovation, and service. He stressed that education must be guided by ethics and compassion, and urged graduates to contribute meaningfully toward Viksit Bharat 2047.
Gold Medals and Awards
During the convocation, the Chief Minister, alongside Bagra and NIT Manipur Director Prof. D.V.L.N. Somayajulu, presented gold medals and awards to meritorious students in recognition of outstanding academic performance. Also present were Prof. Khumukcham Tomba Singh, Registrar; members of the Board of Governors and Academic Senate; deans, faculty, and staff; along with graduating students, parents, and guests.
As NIT Manipur continues to grow in stature within the Northeast, the institution's trajectory — and the long-pending question of its permanent campus — will be closely watched in the months ahead.
Point of View
And its continued absence underscores a broader pattern of infrastructural lag in Northeast India's higher education ecosystem. Framing technical graduates as agents of Viksit Bharat is politically resonant, but the vision rings hollow without the foundational infrastructure to attract faculty, research funding, and industry partnerships. Until NIT Manipur has a permanent home, its emergence as a 'premier' institution remains aspirational rather than structural.
NationPress
4 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened at the NIT Manipur 13th Convocation?
The 13th Convocation of NIT Manipur was held on 4 August at the City Convention Centre, Imphal. Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh addressed graduating students, reaffirmed the state's commitment to a permanent campus, and gold medals were awarded to meritorious students.
What is Viksit Bharat 2047 and how does NIT Manipur connect to it?
Viksit Bharat 2047 is Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of making India a developed nation by its centenary of independence. CM Khemchand Singh positioned NIT Manipur graduates — particularly from engineering disciplines — as key contributors to achieving this goal through skilled human capital and innovation.
What is the status of NIT Manipur's permanent campus?
The permanent campus for NIT Manipur remains under planning. The Chief Minister reaffirmed on 4 August that the state government is actively working toward the objective, with discussions with stakeholders ongoing to facilitate land allocation at the earliest.
Who received recognition at the NIT Manipur convocation?
Meritorious students received gold medals and awards presented jointly by Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, Board of Governors Chairperson Bajrang Lal Bagra, and NIT Manipur Director Prof. D.V.L.N. Somayajulu.
Who is the Director of NIT Manipur?
Prof. D.V.L.N. Somayajulu is the Director of NIT Manipur. He was present at the 13th Convocation alongside Registrar Prof. Khumukcham Tomba Singh and members of the Board of Governors and Academic Senate.
