Techno India University Celebrates Convocation 2026 With D.Litt. Honours Conferred To The Luminaries Of The Country

Kolkata, 26^th July, 2026: Techno India University, West Bengal, today hosted its Annual Convocation 2026 ceremony at the Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan. The ceremony witnessed the conferment of degrees upon over students of the 2025-2026 batch, including doctorate, postgraduate, gold medallist and undergraduate recipients. The convocation was graced by Dr Ashok Kumar Lahiri, Vice-Chairperson, NITI Aayog, as the Chief Guest, who also formally launched the Atal Incubation Centre – Techno Innovation and Incubation Council (AIC-Techno), marking a defining milestone in the state’s innovation ecosystem.

The Convocation honoured several distinguished personalities with the conferment of Honorary Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) degrees in recognition of their exceptional contributions across diverse disciplines. This year’s recipients included Padma Bhushan Abhinav Bindra, the first Indian individual gold medallist. At The Olympics: Padmashri Anup Jalota, Internationally Acclaimed Singer; Padmashri Rajkumar Hirani, Acclaimed Filmmaker; Padmashri Sivasankari Chandrasekaran, Celebrated Author; Dr P. Veeramuthuvel, Acclaimed Aerospace Scientist & Project Director – Chandrayaan 3; Dr Shailesh V. Shrikhande, Acclaimed GI & HPB Cancer Surgeon; Dr Naresh Chandra Murmu, Director, CSIR-CMERI Durgapur; Ms Sabitri Chatterjee, Legendary Actress; & Mr Ravindra Chamaria, Chairman, Infinity Group & Vice Chairman, Akshay Patra.

“Convocation is not merely the culmination of academic pursuit; it is the beginning of a lifelong journey of leadership, innovation and service to society. As our graduates step into an increasingly dynamic world, they must embrace change with courage, integrity and compassion. We are equally privileged to honour extraordinary individuals whose remarkable achievements across cinema, science, sports, medicine, literature, spirituality, business and the arts exemplify the transformative power of excellence. Their journeys will inspire our students to dream fearlessly and contribute meaningfully to society,” said Professor Dr Goutam Roychowdhury, Chancellor of Techno India University and Founder Chairman of Techno India Group. “The graduating class of 2025–2026 enters the world at a pivotal moment, when innovation, technology, and interdisciplinary thinking are transforming every sector across the globe. As they embark on the next chapter of their journey, they carry with them the responsibility to lead with knowledge, integrity, and compassion. We are also privileged to confer honorary Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.) degrees upon visionary leaders whose extraordinary contributions have enriched society in diverse ways. Their remarkable journeys serve as living examples of excellence, purpose, and meaningful leadership, inspiring our graduates to aspire beyond success and create lasting impact. Every Convocation is a celebration of perseverance, resilience, and the limitless potential of young minds. It marks not only the culmination of years of dedication and hard work by our students but also a proud and deeply emotional milestone for their parents, families, and the entire academic community. Such landmark occasions are made possible through the unwavering dedication and collective efforts of our faculty and staff, under the able leadership of the senior members of the university,” said Professor Manoshi Roychowdhury, co-chancellor of Techno India University and co-chairperson of Techno India Group.

“Bengal has waited a long time for this. AIC-Techno is the first Atal Incubation Centre for startups in the state, backed by NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission. For a region that has produced some of India’s finest scientific and entrepreneurial minds, the absence of that national-grade infrastructure has been a quiet handicap. Today, that changes. I’m proud to have officially launched AIC-Techno at our university’s convocation. We are committing to incubating 500 startups over the next five years. Not mentored casually, not celebrated at a demo day and forgotten, but built, funded, and taken to market. Behind that commitment sits an AI-first curriculum, over 100 Techno India Group campuses, global academic partnerships, and a hundred thousand students who no longer have to leave home to build something serious. AIC-Techno is the machinery that we intend to use to put West Bengal back at the centre of India’s startup story.” Mr Meghdut Roychowdhury, Executive Director and Chief Innovation Officer, Techno India Group.

This year’s Convocation celebrated academic excellence while also marking a landmark moment in the university’s journey towards strengthening India’s innovation ecosystem through the launch of the Atal Incubation Centre – Techno Innovation and Incubation Council, reinforcing Techno India University’s commitment to education, entrepreneurship and nation building. AIC-Techno (Atal Incubation Centre – Techno Innovation and Incubation Council) is West Bengal’s first premier national-scale, government-supported incubator. Established with the support of the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, and the Government of India, the initiative is set to strengthen the region’s startup ecosystem by creating a world-class platform for entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology-led enterprises. AIC-Techno represents a transformational chapter for West Bengal, creating a globally benchmarked innovation ecosystem that will empower aspiring entrepreneurs with mentorship, research support, industry partnerships and access to national opportunities.

Techno India University is committed to providing a comprehensive education to future generations, highlighting the significance of etiquette and discipline and encouraging students to assume responsibility for their communities, society, and the nation. In alignment with this philosophy, during the Convocation Ceremony, university rank holders and gold medallists were honoured on stage in the presence of their professors and family.

About Techno India Group

Techno India Group is the largest private education group in Eastern India and one of the largest in the country. There are numerous enrolled students, 5000 faculty & staff members, 21 engineering colleges (AICTE & university-approved), 12 business schools, 17 public schools (playgroup to class XII), 1 million alumni, 6 HS schools, 100 state-of-the-art campuses, and overseas tie-up collaborations. The Group came up with the first private university of the state – Techno India University.