VISAKHAPATNAM: Gitam Deemed-to-be University conducted its 12th convocation ceremony on Friday in a blended format—in-person and virtually.
Owing to Covid-19 restrictions, Gitam invited only the graduating PhD scholars, rankers and faculty members to the convocation ceremony in-person.
By replacing ‘colonial convocation robes’ with ‘Indian attire’, Gitam followed a special dress code. Men were asked to wear white kurta-pajamas, while women were directed to wear salwar-kameez made of handloom cotton or silk.
Gitam chancellor Prof Virander Singh Chauhan attended the event as chief guest and addressed the graduates. “Young people should play a crucial role in addressing both current and future global challenges. Since the 1960s, humankind has been experiencing recurrent pandemics every 10 years. But this time, the situation is the worst of all,” said Chauhan.
A total of 3,379 graduates and 84 research scholars were awarded their degrees. As many as 90 students received their gold medals and rank certificates physically.
