Tezpur: The 21st Convocation of Tezpur University will be held on Sunday to confer Degrees and Diplomas upon the candidates who have successfully completed their curriculum.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be in Tezpur on Sunday as the Chief Guest for the convocation.
Apart from the Defence Minister, the GOC of Gajraj Corps and several civil and military dignitaries will attend the event.
Tezpur University is also involved in training the Indian Army personnel in Chinese Language.
In April this year the University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Army to offer army personnel a basic course in Chinese language to develop the four essential language skills – listening, speaking, reading and writing of intermediate level.
The university is also mulling to start Department of Defence Studies and in this regard, the University’s Academic Council and Board of Management have already ratified the decision.
“There is another project, which is in pipeline. The University in collaboration with Defence forces is planning to study geospatial research and strategic mapping in Indo-China border areas,” Prof. Shambhu Nath Singh, Vice Chancellor of Tezpur University said.
Prof Singh said Tezpur University has a role to play in improving India’s defence preparedness and deepen the relationship between the Indian Army and academia.
“The exercise shall give us enough data on people living in these border areas to academically counter any unfounded claims made by China,” Prof Singh said.
A total number of 1,355 students will be conferred upon Degrees and Diplomas during the convocation.
