President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday said the Himachal Pradesh University was heading towards becoming the country's first to be disabled-friendly.
Addressing the 24th convocation of the varsity in Shimla, he hailed it for playing a key role in spreading education in the region.
He also presented gold medals to 10 toppers. After staying in the university for about 90 minutes, he flew back to New Delhi.
Also present on the occasion was Governor Acharya Devvrat, who expressed concern over the declining moral values in society.
"If teachers, police and politicians work with more honesty and dedication, society will be reformed for sure," Devvrat said.
The Governor, who is alo the Chancellor awarded degrees to the 180 students.
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said his government was committed to providing quality education strengthening the existing infrastructure.
--IANS
vg/in/vm
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app