The Governor of Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Koshyari in his capacity as Chancellor of universities presided over the 26th Convocation of the Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU) from a digital platform on Tuesday (2 Mar).
Sasi Nair
Mumbai, Mar 2
Minister of Urban Development and Public Works Undertaking Eknath Shinde, who was a student of YCMOU was conferred a degree at the Convocation.
In his Convocation address the Governor applauded the graduates of the Open and Distance learning University saying that by pursuing higher education while still earning their livelihood as workers, farm labourers or entrepreneurs, they are making a contribution to Atma Nirbhar Bharat.
Vice Chancellor of the University Dr E Vayunandan presented the report of the Convocation.
Gold medals were awarded to 25 students and 81 prizes were given away at the Convocation. Degrees, Post Graduate Degrees, Diplomas, M.Phil. and Ph.Ds were awarded to 293852 candidates for two years 2019 and 2020.
