DU 99th Convocation on February 25, students ask to wear angvastra

Delhi University Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh said: "The robe or gown had been there for quite a long time. The university felt the need to change the way. Students will be dressed in 'angvastras' and officials in an outfit made of Khadi silk, it is like going back to our roots."

DU 99th Convocation on February 25, students ask to wear angvastra

DU 99th Convocation: The Delhi University is going to hold its 99th convocation on February 25. However, this convocation is going to be bit different then usual as students have been asked to wear Indian attires with 'angvastras' (stole) instead of the old colonial gowns.

"The varsity has decided to renounce the robes to adopt an attire "inspired by Indian culture," a senior varsity official said. The official also informed that "the change in the dress code, saying the students will be provided 'angvastras' and there will be no graduation cap or gown. For officials and guests, the attire will be made of khadi silk, another way to promote Indian traditions and culture."

Delhi University Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh said: "The robe or gown had been there for quite a long time. The university felt the need to change the way. Students will be dressed in 'angvastras' and officials in an outfit made of Khadi silk, it is like going back to our roots."

"Though it will not be mandatory for students to wear Indian attire, the varsity is requesting them to choose traditional attires such as kurta and saree. This year instead of gown or robes, we have decided to adopt a traditional style with different colours of angvastras for students of graduation, postgraduate, and PhD courses," the official told.

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