3rd Convocation at IITGN
2nd August 2014
10:30-1 pm
VGEC Campus, Chandkheda

IIT Gandhinagar prides itself on its broad-based engagement of students. The Convocation at IITGN marks the culmination of student engagement in the institute and serves as the starting point for their future journey. The occasion celebrates the achievement of each student and recognizes the central goal of the institute, namely student engagement, enlightenment and excellence. The event mirrors the institute’s culture of caring for and inspiring its members. IITGN lives through its students and the Convocation at IITGN serves to portray this ethos.

Chief Guest

Shri K. Venkataramanan
Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director
Larsen & Toubro Limited


Shri. K. Venkataramanan has been associated with L&T with over four decades in various positions of responsibility. A graduate in Chemical Engineering from IIT, Delhi, he joined L&T in 1969. After a series of successful assignments, he was elevated to the Board of Directors of the Company in May, 1999, and appointed Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director on April 1, 2012.

Shri. Venkataramanan has received recognition at both the national and international levels. Accolades include the 'Davidson Frame Award' conferred by IPMA, Switzerland, for strengthening the Project Management Profession in India and abroad - 2002. He was honoured with 'Chemtech – Business Leader of the Year' award for plant & machinery - 2005; and the 'Lala Shriram Award for Leadership in Chemical Industry' - 2006. He received the title of IPMA Level 'A' assessor in December 2008 – the second Indian to be so honoured. In May 2011, he was conferred an Honorary Doctorate in Project Management by the University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES) Dehradun. The Association of Business Communicators of India (ABCI), India's largest body of professional communicators, presented Mr. Venkataramanan the 'Global Business Communicator Award' in November 2011 for his charismatic ability to reach out to people, and transmit thought and idea to diverse target groups.