Addressing a large gathering of academicians and students at the varsity's 83rd convocation, the President said India will grow far quickly if these young women are given an equal opportunity in the employment sector. He said today, the university has over 1,000 affiliated degree colleges and over 7 lakh students. Following a brief address, the President awarded degrees to students. The convocation was presided over by University vice-chancellor Dr Arvind Dixit. Watch: President Kovind calls Tipu Sultan a hero who fought British, BJP flares

Source: India Today December 05, 2017 11:19 UTC