Anantapur (Andhra Pradesh): President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday urged students to use their education to empower the underprivileged and contribute meaningfully to society.

Addressing the first convocation of the Central University of Andhra Pradesh in Anantapur, Murmu said students have a responsibility to give back to society through the knowledge and skills they have acquired.

"You have the responsibility to give back to society. Let your learning become a source of strength for the underprivileged," the President said.

Describing a convocation as a defining milestone in a student's life, Murmu said it marks the culmination of years of perseverance, dedication and hard work.

She expressed confidence that the Central University of Andhra Pradesh would develop into a centre of excellence and make significant contributions to higher education and nation-building.

The President also conveyed her best wishes to the graduating students for their future endeavours and encouraged them to uphold the values of service and social responsibility.