The 5th convocation ceremony was held at DAV PG College here on Wednesday. The programme was inaugurated by the Speaker of Uttarakhand Vidhan Sabha Premchand Agarwal, Agriculture Minister Subodh Uniyal and higher education minister Dhan Singh Rawat.
Speaking on the occasion, the Speaker said that the college in its journey of 114 years has made many achievements in the fields of education, sports and culture. Congratulating the medal winners and students awarded post graduation (PG) degrees, he said that those left behind should not lose heart and undertake self- introspection for further improvement.
The Agriculture Minister Subodh Uniyal said that youth are the treasure of the nation and their role in nation- building is of immense importance. He emphasised on character building of the youth for growth.
The Minister of State for higher education Dhan Singh Rawat said that one should always remain prepared to accept change and progress in every new form. He called upon the students to be committed for preserving culture and civilisation of the land.
The principal of the DAV PG College Ajay Saxena highlighted the achievements of the college in the last three years.
The students of arts, science, commerce and law stream were handed over graduation and PG degrees on the occasion.
The meritorious students were felicitated with gold, silver and bronze medals for their academic excellence. The vice-chancellor of HNB Garhwal University, Aannpurna Nautiyal and Rajpur MlA Khajan Das, former principal Devendra Bhasin, BJP leader Sunil Uniyal Gama and DAV College union president Shubham Simalti were also present on the occasion.