India, May 20 -- Dr PK Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, on Tuesday addressed the Third Convocation of Nalanda University at Rajgir, Bihar. He congratulated the 221 graduates representing 14 nations, marking their academic accomplishment as a milestone built on hard work and perseverance.

While recognising the ancient Nalanda Mahavihara as one of the greatest learning centres in history, Dr Mishra said that "There are universities that are institutions. And then there are universities that are civilisational symbols. Nalanda belongs to the latter category".

Highlighting the historical and geographical significance of the region, Dr Mishra underscored Nalanda's core philosophy that knowledge must remain open to dialogue,...