Meerut, July 21 -- Uttar Pradesh governor and chancellor Anandiben Patel on Tuesday told graduating students of Maa Shakambhari University that academic degrees alone do not define an individual, asserting that character remains a person's greatest identity. Addressing the university's fourth convocation virtually, the governor urged students to use DigiLocker, stay away from substance abuse, embrace innovation, and actively contribute to building a developed India.

The convocation ceremony witnessed 22,315 students being awarded undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, while 99 meritorious students received gold medals for academic excellence. Prof Anil Kumar attended the event as the chief guest.

In her address, Patel stressed that the...