India, Oct. 24 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the 24th convocation ceremony of UPES in Bidholi, Dehradun, on Thursday, where six students were honoured with silver plate awards. A total of 4,795 students are being awarded degrees this year, including 3,806 from regular programmes and 989 from UPES Online.

Addressing the graduates, Dhami said they were beginning a new chapter in their lives and would need hard work, dedication and a willingness to keep learning to meet future challenges. He urged them to use their knowledge and skills for the progress of society and the country.

The Chief Minister said young people would play a key role in achieving Prime Minister Narendra Modi's goal of making India a develop...