Gangadhar Meher University dispenses with gown and cap for convocation
TNN | Jan 3, 2019, 09.08 AM IST
SAMBALPUR: The graduating students of the Gangadhar Meher University (GMU) will not wear gowns and caps during the first convocation of the institution, to be held on Saturday.
The authorities of the institution have decided that while male students will attend the convocation wearing white pants, white shirt and Sambalpuri plaid, female students will wear cream saree and the plaid. The plaids will be provided by the institution; the students will have to return them after the programme.
Addressing the media here on Wednesday, vice-chancellor Atanu Pati said the gowns and caps were not suitable for the climate of Odisha. “Hence, we decided to do away with the robes.”
Deputy registrar U C Pati said, “The other objective behind taking the decision is the promotion of Sambalpuri handloom. Wearing of the Sambalpuri plaids during the convocation will help encourage weavers.”
The decision of the authorities has evoked a mixed response from the students. “I welcome the decision to use Sambalpuri plaid during the convocation. This will give the audience a glimpse of the tradition of western Odisha,” said a graduating student, Ipsita Patnaik.
Another student, under the condition of anonymity, said, “Ever since I joined institution, I had dreamt of wearing a robe with a cap on the final day of university. The authorities’ decision ruined my plans.”
Governor Ganeshi Lal will preside over the convocation. Additional principal secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Pramod Kumar Mishra, has been invited to deliver the first convocation address of the institution. As many as 103 university medals will be given to the students at the ceremony.
TNN | Jan 3, 2019, 09.08 AM IST
SAMBALPUR: The graduating students of the Gangadhar Meher University (GMU) will not wear gowns and caps during the first convocation of the institution, to be held on Saturday.
The authorities of the institution have decided that while male students will attend the convocation wearing white pants, white shirt and Sambalpuri plaid, female students will wear cream saree and the plaid. The plaids will be provided by the institution; the students will have to return them after the programme.
Addressing the media here on Wednesday, vice-chancellor Atanu Pati said the gowns and caps were not suitable for the climate of Odisha. “Hence, we decided to do away with the robes.”
Deputy registrar U C Pati said, “The other objective behind taking the decision is the promotion of Sambalpuri handloom. Wearing of the Sambalpuri plaids during the convocation will help encourage weavers.”
The decision of the authorities has evoked a mixed response from the students. “I welcome the decision to use Sambalpuri plaid during the convocation. This will give the audience a glimpse of the tradition of western Odisha,” said a graduating student, Ipsita Patnaik.
Another student, under the condition of anonymity, said, “Ever since I joined institution, I had dreamt of wearing a robe with a cap on the final day of university. The authorities’ decision ruined my plans.”
Governor Ganeshi Lal will preside over the convocation. Additional principal secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Pramod Kumar Mishra, has been invited to deliver the first convocation address of the institution. As many as 103 university medals will be given to the students at the ceremony.
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