SRM University-AP to Confer Honoris Causa to Dr Samir V Kamat, DRDO Chairman at Special Convocation, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal to Attend

AMARAVATI: Andhra Pradesh, India (NewsVoir) SRM University-AP will hold a Special Convocation on February 14, 2026, to recognise and honour Dr Samir V Kamat, Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, DRDO with the prestigious Honoris Causa degree. The university will honour Dr Kamat for his outstanding contributions to India’s self-reliance and technological strength in defence systems.

The Special Convocation will be graced by Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Hon’ble Minister of State (I/C) for Law & Justice and Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, Govt of India, as the Chief Guest. Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Hon’ble Minister will deliver the convocation address at the ceremony.

Founder Chancellor of SRM University-AP Dr T R Paarivendhar, Pro-Chancellor Dr P Sathyanarayanan, Vice Chancellor Prof. Ch Satish Kumar, Registrar Dr R Premkumar Members of Governing Body, Board of Management and Academic and Research Council will also attend the convocation ceremony where 7 Ph.D. scholars will be awarded their doctoral degrees.