Ajit Karn
New Delhi: On the 99th Delhi University convocation, hundreds of graduating students dressed in traditional Indian attire and accessorised with an angavastra received their degrees.
As a tribute to “Indian culture,” Delhi University had previously requested that students attend the commencement ceremony in traditional Indian attire rather than western attire. At the ceremony, 170 students, 51 males and 119 females, were awarded medals and prizes.
In the convocation venue at the Delhi University Sports Stadium Complex, a kiosk for stoles was set up. Students were observed purchasing three-colored, 710-dollar stoles that were available in three hues.
According to university officials, students completing their undergraduate degree wore yellow, postgraduate students wore turquoise, and PhD candidates wore red stoles. The remainder of their attire was up to their discretion.
“I am thrilled. At the 99th convocation, receiving a gold medal is a very happy occasion. It is an extremely crucial time “Navneet Kaur, a Miranda House student who excelled in BSc Mathematics, stated as much.
“I never grasped why those dresses were worn. We have our own culture, from which we should draw inspiration. I am glad the university has taken this action “She continued.
During the convocation, DU Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh awarded digital degrees to 1,57,290 undergraduate and postgraduate students, 54.7% of whom were female and 45.3% male.
Radhika, a researcher, remarked, “My parents accompany me here. I wish to present them with this stole as a memento. I desired to give them a present.” The university decided to abandon the garments in favour of a dress “inspired by Indian culture,” according to a university representative.
This year, the university set a new record by conferring 910 PhD degrees, the most ever. Last year, 802 PhD degrees were awarded.
512 of these 910 PhD recipients were female, while 398 were male.
President Droupadi Murtu conferred medals on four students.
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