The 43rd Convocation of the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), New Delhi, was held at Bharat Mandapam, with Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary addressing 373 graduating students. Chaudhary emphasized the critical role of architects and planners in achieving a 'Viksit Bharat,' urging them to embrace innovation, technology, and ethical practices. He stated that AI would replace limited thinking, not architects. Director Virendra Kumar Paul reported 20 gold medals were awarded for academic excellence.