Mohali, July 26 -- Former President of India Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday urged graduating engineers of Plaksha University to combine technological excellence with compassion and ethics, stating that the highest achievement of any educational institution is not merely producing skilled professionals but "creating good human beings" capable of understanding the pain of others and serving the society.

Delivering the special address at the varsity's second convocation, Kovind said India is going through a defining phase in its development journey, offering unprecedented opportunities to young innovators. He called upon graduates to use their knowledge to solve real-world problems, build startups, undertake cutting-edge research and contribut...