Students of Himachal Pradesh University to wear Khadi clothes during the convocation

Students of Himachal Pradesh University to wear Khadi clothes during the convocation

On the occasion of the 25th convocation of Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) students of the university will wear Khadi clothes instead of black gowns as told by a senior official of the university.HPU public relations officer Professor Ranvir Verma said “HPU along with other universities got such direction through University Grants Commission (UGC) a few months ago”.He further said that the university decided to use Khadi clothes for the 25th convocation of the University after receiving directions from the UGC. “A khadi vasket with multi-coloured Himachal cap of Kullu design and khadi muffler with the university logo on its both ends will be used in the coming convocation,” he told.He also told that this was suggested by the high-powered expert committee and the same was approved by the HPU’s executive council in its meeting. Professor Verma, a member of the high-powered committee said that these clothes will be used temporarily for the 25th convocation. After this the dress will be reviewed and efforts will be made to make loyia (Hand woven traditional gown in vogue in Sirmour, Solan and Shimla) and HP cap as final clothing for convocation in HPU.The ordinance, to make loyia and HP cap as convocation dress was passed by the HPU VC after the establishment of the university on July 22, 1970, but this was changed by his successor.

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