Bareilly: Preparations for the upcoming convocation ceremony at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University gathered momentum as Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. P. Singh chaired a high-level meeting of deans and heads of departments at the Committee Hall of the Vice-Chancellor’s Office.
The meeting focused on reviewing arrangements and ensuring that the convocation is conducted in a grand, well-organized and dignified manner. The Vice-Chancellor briefed participants on the guidelines received from the state government and provided detailed instructions regarding the conduct of the ceremony.
To ensure smooth execution of the event, the university has constituted 32 committees, each entrusted with specific responsibilities. These include committees for reception, stage and venue management, seating arrangements, mementos and souvenirs, printing materials, speech coordination, booklet distribution, floral decorations, environmental management, national anthem and university song arrangements, banners and flags, road cleanliness, discipline and security, guest hospitality, student seating, gown distribution, degree distribution, correspondence, medals and dress code preparation, among others.
During the meeting, special appreciation was extended to members of the university’s newly established Central Maintenance Cell, including Dr. Atul Katiyar and Prof. Deepak Rana, for their efforts in restoring electricity and Wi-Fi services across the campus following a recent severe storm. The strong winds had uprooted several trees and damaged power poles, disrupting essential utility and internet connections.
The meeting was attended by Registrar Mahendra Kumar, Controller of Examinations Dr. Anil Kumar Yadav, Finance Officer Vinod Kumar, Deputy Registrars Sunita Yadav and Mamta Singh, Dean Academics Prof. S. K. Pandey, Chief Proctor Prof. Ravindra Singh, DSW Prof. Vinay Rishiwal, Dean of Technology Faculty Prof. Archana Gupta, Prof. J. N. Maurya, Prof. Tulika Saxena and a large number of faculty members.
Addressing the gathering, Prof. K. P. Singh said that the convocation ceremony is a celebration of students’ achievements and a landmark event for the university. He emphasized that the administration is fully committed to making the occasion memorable, disciplined and prestigious.
“Every committee is carrying out its assigned responsibilities diligently. We want this convocation to be a proud and enriching experience not only for our students but also for their parents, guests and all stakeholders associated with the university,” he said.
(Reported by Akhilesh Chandra Saxena from Bareilly).
