Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan Presides Over 57th Convocation of IIMC; Lays Foundation Stone for New Academic Block

New Delhi-The 57th Convocation Ceremony of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Deemed to be University, was held today at its New Delhi campus. This is the first convocation of a batch graduating after IIMC attained deemed-to-be-university status in January 2024.The Hon’ble Vice President of India graced the occasion and laid the foundation stone for a new academic block, marking a major infrastructure expansion at the institute.Addressing the 57th Convocation Ceremony of Indian Institute of Mass Communication, the Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, said that journalism must not ignore challenges, but it must equally highlight progress and nation-building efforts. Speaking to graduating students of Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations, he noted that communicators shape aspirations, amplify national priorities and craft narratives that inspire progress. He emphasized that creativity is not merely a commercial tool, but a catalyst for transformation and social change. The Vice President underlined that while technology, platforms and mediums will continue to evolve, the core values of journalism and communication accuracy, fairness, integrity and accountability must remain non-negotiable. He urged graduates to uphold purpose-driven communication and contribute towards building a confident and inclusive India.