Jaipur, April 26 -- The vice president of India CP Radhakrishnan on Saturday presided over the 35th convocation ceremony at the Rajasthan University in Jaipur. Addressing the graduating batch, he urged them to contribute meaningfully to society, refrain from drug use, respect diversity and use social media in a constructive way. "You all must think critically, act ethically and embrace lifelong learning. You should remain resilient, learn from failures, and stay grounded in values," said Radhakrishnan. "Excellence without empathy and achievement without humility are incomplete," he added. Referring to the push towards "Aatmanirbhar Bharat " under the current regime, he said that graduates must become job-creators, innovators and nation-builders, and appreciated the role that the state government, led by chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, played in fostering opportunities for innovation among young people. Radhakrishnan also addressed the topic of women's empowerment. He said that a truly developed nation could not exist without equal opportunities, dignity and leadership roles for women. "A majority of gold medal winners in recent years have been women. Their accomplishments represent significant progress and inspire future generations. A truly developed nation cannot exist without equal opportunity, dignity, and leadership roles for its women. The government is trying to implement the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam which will further enhance women's representation in legislative bodies," he said. The vice-president also spoke at length about the rich heritage of bravery and cultural depth in the state, which he said has long nurtured excellence and character. "The University of Rajasthan continues to shape generations thinkers, leaders, and change-makers committed to knowledge, integrity, and service," he said. State governor Haribhau Bagade, deputy chief minister Prem Chand Bairwa, MP Radha Mohan Das Agrawal, and the University's vice-chancellor, Professor Alpana Kateja were also present. Earlier in the day, Radhakrishnan also addressed the 23rd Cancer Survivors' Day organised at Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital and Research Centre in Jaipur, wherein he touched upon the growing cancer burden in the country, noting that data from ICMR's National Cancer Registry showed that over 1.5 million cases of cancer were reported every year in India. Highlighting administrative efforts to fight the disease, he mentioned the nationwide HPV vaccination drive to fight cervical cancer, launched earlier this year, and aimed at covering 10 million women. "Cancer survivors are true warriors. Under the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, more than 68 lakh cancer treatments amounting to over Rs.13,000 crore have been provided, with nearly 75% of beneficiaries from rural areas, highlighting the scheme's role in bridging healthcare gaps. The Centre is establishing Day Care Cancer Centres in district hospitals across the country, with more than 450 centres already operational. Several initiatives are also being taken under the National Health Mission, including early screening through Ayushman Arogya Mandirs and the inclusion of anti-cancer drugs in the Essential Drugs List at district and sub-divisional hospitals," he noted....