SSPU Pune held its 6th convocation for 755 graduates, graced by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and CM Devendra Fadnavis, celebrating skill-based education and launching Defence & Aerospace B.Tech.

The Symbiosis Skills & Professional University (SSPU), Pune, welcomed its 6th Convocation Ceremony, a historic day for 755 graduating students. The ceremony was honoured by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh as the Chief Guest and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis as the Guest of Honour.

CMO Maharasthra shared the photos from the ceremony and wrote, "A group photo of CM Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister Rajnath Singh along with Minister Chandrakant Patil, Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha, MoS Madhuri Misal, Founder and Chancellor of Symbiosis International University, Padma Bhushan Dr S. B. Mujumdar and members of the managing committee, governing body, board of management, academic council, awardee students, and girls studying in the skill training programme of Symbiosis Skills & Professional University, Pune."

The ceremony is more than a ceremonial milestone — it's a recognition of skill, grit, and the culture of innovation. SSPU's focus on learning through doing has made it a centre of skill-based education, where students graduate as job-fit professionals. With the visionary guidance of Dr. S. B. Mujumdar and Dr. Swati Mujumdar, SSPU continues to redefine employability in India.

Adding to the fervour, SSPU has introduced the School of Defence & Aerospace Technology (B.Tech) — an innovative endeavour aligning education with India's defence and aerospace ambitions.

For the graduating students, this day is not only an academic triumph but the start of a journey towards building a competent, independent India. As the caps rise, they will not only take with them dreams realised but also the hope of a brighter national horizon.

Traffic restrictions

Before the Defence Minister's visit, Pimpri-Chinchwad traffic police released a traffic advisory, indicating a number of route modifications. Motorists driving from Mulshi to Bavdhan and Pashan through Viva Circle were prohibited from taking the route and rerouted through the NCC Office, Bhugaon, Kothrud, and True Value Underpass. Similarly, motorists travelling from the Chandani Chowk–Satara lane service road to Bavdhan and Pashan through Viva Chowk were rerouted through Kothrud or the DIY showroom road.