All together a different engergy, enthusiasm and vibrancy at University of Delhi convocation was felt on saturday, 27th February, 2021.
The Delhi University became the first institution in the country to award “digital degrees” to its 1,78,719 students during its 97th annual convocation, its acting Vice Chancellor P C Joshi claimed. Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, the convocation ceremony was conducted in a hybrid manner. A mix of both online and physical mode.
It is for the first time, not only in the history of Delhi University but all universities, that with a click of a button, nearly 1,80,000 students received their Bachelors/Master degrees in various disciplines in their mail. This is a historic step for all of us,” claimed Mr Tyagi.
Over 156 medals and 36 prizes were also awarded to the students in person by Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’, who was the chief guest of the occasion. Over 600 doctoral degrees and 44 DM/M CH degrees were also awarded in person during the convocation held at rugby Stadium, Delhi University Sports Stadium Complex (North Campus).
Speaking about the university’s achievements, Mr. Joshi said despite being a “pandemic year”, the institute has emerged as a front-runner in setting new hallmarks in the field of education — be it making a smooth transition to online mechanisms, digital learning, conducting open book examinations or having contactless admissions.
Mr. Nishank congratulated the students and parents on their important day and motivated them to work hard and face future challenges with grit and determination.
“You all saw how we standing here just with a click of button send degrees to 1,78,719 students. This is the digital India we talk about. This is what PM Narendra Modi says ‘convert your challenges into opportunities’.. “I wish and hope that you all work towards fulfilling your dreams and face all challenges in your path with courage,” he said.
912 Doctoral Degrees were awarded yesterday during convocation. Going through the list of awardees one could see the divese area’s of research, subjects and departments in DU.
The vision of PM Modi to promote Fit India Movement and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju efforts to include Sports Science & Research for upliftment of sports will get more experts & research oriented work force as the university awarded 13 Doctoral Degrees from Department of Physical Education & Sport Science yesterday during convocation.
Its incredible that, University of Delhi has been promoting Physical Education & Sports Sciences. The university is considered as one of the best performing university in sports & has galaxy of sport achievers to its credit.
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