National Institute of Design celebrates 44th Convocation Ceremony, 430 students awarded degrees

Design is not only about aesthetics, it is an innovation that has its impact on India’s legacy and will play a role in the country’s development. This was stated by Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal during his address at the 44th Convocation Ceremony of National Institute of Design (NID) on Thursday, February 27, 2025. He further noted that the fresh graduates will act as a bridge between the legacy and the future of this country.

President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, Shri Acharya Devvrat, Governor of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel, Chief Minister of Gujarat, Minister of State Commerce and Industries Shri Jitin Prasada and Governing Council Members also graced the event. 

Highlighting Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s call for ‘Make in India’ and ‘Design in India’ for the world, Minister Goyal noted that the fresh graduates will make it a reality. He stressed that these graduates as problem solvers, innovators and designers will be working for the world. “You will be the architect of the world, the world is waiting for you”, he said. 

Emphasising on the growing importance of design across sectors from space to semiconductors, Shri Goyal pointed out that the first stage of the Chandrayaan space mission was the satellite’s design that led to its success. He asserted that India’s design capabilities will be on display in audio-visual technologies to gaming, sustainability, toys and more.   

Possibilities in design are endless. We have to create new ideas, innovation on a large scale catering to 140 crore people of the country. Inclusive growth and development is our country’s will and strength. Create, disrupt and leave a mark in the world with your capabilities, the  Minister said. 

The 44th Convocation Ceremony saw 430 students from various disciplines being awarded degrees from the National Institute of Design.

Design policy highlighted as a national development driver, urging graduates to advance 'Make in India' and global innovation. Design is framed as a strategic national asset and innovation driver across sectors, tied to the 'Make in India' and 'Design in India' initiatives, with graduates positioned to translate those initiatives into global impact; the 44th Convocation of the National Institute of Design conferred degrees on 430 students and emphasized design education's contribution to inclusive growth and national capacity in design-driven industries.