Future belongs to those willing to learn, unlearn, and relearn, says Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar

Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar handing over a certificate to a student at the convocation held on Sunday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement A total of 1,968 students received their degrees at the 25th Graduation Day of Rajalakshmi Engineering College in Chennai on Sunday.In his address at the convocation, Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar said a degree should serve as a foundation for continuous learning, responsible citizenship, and meaningful contribution to society.Encouraging the graduates to embrace change and remain lifelong learners, he said, “The future will belong to those who are willing to learn, unlearn, and relearn. As you step into your professional journey, do not measure success only by the position you achieve, but by the positive difference you create through your knowledge and actions.”“Not everything will go well when something new begins, but in this government, everything is going well because of transparent governance. Our government believes in transparency. Everything must be transparent and accountable,” he said.Abhay Meganathan, Vice-Chairman, Rajalakshmi Group, said the silver jubilee milestone represented not only the completion of an academic programme but also the culmination of years of collective effort by the students and their parents, faculty, and the institution.A total of 10 Ph.D. graduates and 83 gold medallists across 17 undergraduate and nine postgraduate degree programmes received their certificates.College principal S.N. Murugesan, members of management and faculty, and parents participated in the event. Published - August 24, 2026 12:54 am IST