L.U. begins its convocation week celebration with cultural program

The program -- based on theme of unity in diversity -- was part of the events planned in the run-up to varsity convocation on January 21.

LUCKNOW The University of Lucknow began its convocation week celebrations with a cultural program on Saturday. The program -- based on theme of unity in diversity -- was part of the events planned in the run-up to varsity convocation on January 21.

During the Saturday event, students and teachers congratulated VC Professor Alok Kumar Rai for his second term in office (HT Photo)

During the Saturday event, students and teachers -- most of them dressed in yellow Indian ethnic attire -- congratulated and garlanded vice-chancellor Professor Alok Kumar Rai for his second term in office. It is after 54 years that a VC has got the second consecutive term.

On the occasion, Professor Rai said that securing A++ rating from National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in July last year is “not enough” and the varsity will now attempt to excel further.