NEW DELHI: Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar on Tuesday appealed universities across the country to replace their “British-inspired” convocation attire with traditional Indian clothes as a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.
Asserting that Gandhi advocated use of Khadi, Javadekar suggested that universities ask their students to come up with design options for traditional convocation attire.
“I would like to urge all universities across the country that rather than going for British-inspired clothes for their convocation they should go for traditional Indian clothes. Universities can ask their students to come up with design options or can also refer to some designs posted on HRD Ministry’s website,” Javadekar said in a video message to universities.
“Gandhi also advocated use of Khadi. Due to various initiatives, Khadi sale has gone up by four times hence paving way for creation of more jobs. This will be an apt tribute to him on his 150th birth anniversary,” he added. (AGENCIES)
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