President Droupadi Murmu attends NIFT Combined Convocation 2026

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President Droupadi Murmu attended the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Combined Convocation 2026 as the Chief Guest. The ceremony brought together graduating students from 18 NIFT campuses across India to celebrate their academic achievements.

During her address, President Murmu emphasized the importance of the textile and apparel sector to India’s cultural heritage and economy. She noted that approximately 85% of the nearly 4,000 students in attendance were women. The President encouraged graduates to adopt a global outlook while remaining rooted in Indian cultural values, urging them to become job providers to support the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.

Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh also attended the event. The convocation included the presentation of gold medals to outstanding students with the highest CGPA across various programs. Following the combined ceremony, campus-specific degree distribution events were held to mark the students' transition into the professional world.

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Droupadi Murmu · Giriraj Singh · India · Ministry of Textiles · National Institute of Fashion Technology

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[● 2 SOURCES] Outstanding students with the highest CGPA were honored with gold medals. bilkulonline.com · tripurachronicle.in
[● 3 SOURCES] President Droupadi Murmu attended the NIFT Combined Convocation 2026 as the Chief Guest. bilkulonline.com · theindianawaaz.com · tripurachronicle.in
[○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 85% of the nearly 4,000 students present at the event were women. theindianawaaz.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] President Murmu urged students to become job providers rather than just job seekers. theindianawaaz.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The convocation included graduating students from 18 NIFT campuses across India. bilkulonline.com · tripurachronicle.in
[● 3 SOURCES] Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh attended the convocation ceremony. bilkulonline.com · theindianawaaz.com · tripurachronicle.in

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President Of India Graces Combined Convocation Ceremony Of 18 NIFT Campuses. [www.tripurastarnews.com]

12 days ago

President Droupadi Murmu to grace 'NIFT Combined Convocation 2026’ [bilkulonline.com]

14 days ago

President Murmu asks NIFT students to adopt global outlook with India’s cultural values [theindianawaaz.com]

13 days ago

President Droupadi Murmu to grace 'NIFT Combined Convocation 2026’ [tripurachronicle.in]

14 days ago