Ethnic dress code for PGI’s convocation

Shimona Kanwar / Sep 25, 2024, 04:27 IST

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Chandigarh: PGI has finalised an ethnic dress code that reflects the rich cultural heritage of the country for its convocation ceremony to be held on October 6.
In a move to celebrate Indian attire, the institute has mandated that male candidates wear cream-coloured pyjama kurtas paired with brown formal shoes, while female candidates will be adorned in cream-coloured sarees with golden border.The chief guest will be Union minister of health and family welfare, JP Nadda. This will be his first visit to the PGI after returning to the office for the second time.
To distinguish the candidates receiving different degrees, PGI has introduced a system of coloured stoles. Those receiving DM/MCh/PhD degrees will wear yellow-coloured stoles, symbolising the highest level of academic achievement. Candidates receiving MD/MS/MPH/MDS degrees will don purple stoles, representing their mastery in medical and dental sciences. MSc and BSc candidates will wear indigo blue and bottle green stoles, respectively, signifying their accomplishments in the fields of science and nursing.
While the candidates are responsible for arranging their own outfits, PGI has made provisions for hiring the stoles.
The dress rehearsal shall be held on October 5. This convocation shall see 1,550 degrees presented and around 100 medals.

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Shimona Kanwar

Shimona Kanwar is an assistant editor who joined The Times of India in 2005. She covers science and health, and prefers an interdisciplinary approach. She loves simplifying science stories, sheering them of jargon to ensure enjoyable reading.

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