Thank you very much USTM for this honour: Zubeen Garg
9th Mile, Ri Bhoi, August 27, 2024: The Tenth Convocation of the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) has been held successfully here today in the presence of a galaxy of Vice Chancellors, Academicians, and other eminent personalities. Altogether 1,639 graduates were awarded degrees, out of which 17 scholars were awarded Ph.D degrees, 906 students were awarded Post Graduate degrees, and 716 students were awarded Undergraduate degrees. Two cultural icons of Assam and Meghalaya — Shri Zubeen Garg and Shri Lou Majaw were conferred Honorary D.Litt. degrees for their outstanding contribution in the field of art and culture, outreach activities, peace, harmony, and development of society.
Accepting the Honorary Doctorate degree, Assam’s heartthrob and singing sensation Zubeen Garg said, “Thank you very much USTM for this honour. I never thought that I would get a doctorate in my life because I was a college dropout. It’s good to have a doctorate degree without being a graduate. Actually, we are dream chasers and I chased my dream and whatever I am now, it is because of the people”. He urged the students to rise, shine and go ahead for a bright future.
A multi-talented artist, Zubeen Garg is a singer, music director, composer, lyricist, music producer, actor, film director, film producer, scriptwriter and philanthropist. His contributions are mostly attributed in Assamese, Bengali and Bollywood music and films.
The Convocation began with the grand and elegant Academic Procession which was participated by the Registrar of the University, Academic Council members, members of Board of Governors, Deans of different schools, Heads of different Departments, and the Award recipients. The Convocation came to a close with the administration of oath and the signing of the National Anthem.