The 71st convocation ceremony of Gujarat Vidyapith, founded by the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi, was held at the Vidyapith campus under the chairmanship of President Droupadi Murmu.
The Chancellor of the university and Governor of Gujarat and Maharashtra, Acharya Devvrat, announced the conferment of degrees. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel also graced the occasion and encouraged the students. Degrees were awarded to 713 students from 18 departments across seven faculties by the President, according to the official release.
For the first time, Gujarat Vidyapith honoured students with gold medals based on their academic achievements as well as their participation in social activities, according to the release.
Addressing the students of Gujarat Vidyapith, President Droupadi Murmu sa