VP Radhakrishnan urges ethical leadership at IIM Ranchi

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Saturday urged students to embrace integrity, social responsibility, and national commitment while addressing the 15th Annual Convocation of Indian Institute of Management Ranchi in Jharkhand.Addressing the graduating cohort, he emphasised that management education must go beyond boardrooms and balance sheets, encouraging students to tackle real-world challenges and contribute to inclusive growth. He underlined that while academic training sharpens analytical abilities, decisions in professional life influence livelihoods, trust, and society at large.
Calling on students to anchor their careers in strong values, the Vice President said success should be measured not only by achievements but also by the ethics guiding those achievements. “Choose character over shortcuts and purpose over profit,” he advised, stressing the importance of integrity in leadership.He also urged graduates to contribute actively to India’s vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047, advocating a “think global, act local” approach with a focus on grassroots impact. Congratulating students, faculty, and families, he noted that the true measure of success lies in giving back to society.

Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan graced the 15th Convocation of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ranchi in Jharkhand today.

Recalling his association with Jharkhand as its former Governor, he said that he had been following the Institute’s journey with great… pic.twitter.com/4odwE6iA8R

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The convocation was attended by several dignitaries, including Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Harivansh, and Sanjay Seth.Earlier in the day, Radhakrishnan visited Ulihatu, the birthplace of tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda, where he paid floral tributes and interacted with his descendants. He also offered homage at Birsa Chowk, recalling his earlier visit during his tenure as Governor of Jharkhand.