Amit Shah addresses 72nd convocation of Gujarat Vidyapith in Ahmedabad
On 27 August 2026, Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the 72nd convocation of Gujarat Vidyapith in Ahmedabad, an institution established on 18 October 1920.
Summary
Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah addressed the 72nd convocation ceremony of Gujarat Vidyapith in Ahmedabad on 27 August 2026. Gujarat Vidyapith was established on 18 October 1920 and became a centre for experiments in developing an Indian education system. Amit Shah said Mahatma Gandhi's message, rooted in Indian values and traditions, will never become outdated. Amit Shah noted that the turnover of Khadi and Village Industries rose from ₹31,000 crore in 2013–14 to ₹1.87 lakh crore in 2025–26.
Key facts
- Event
- 72nd convocation, Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad
- Chief guest
- Home & Cooperation Minister Amit Shah
- Established
- 18 October 1920
- KVI turnover
- ₹31,000 crore (2013–14) → ₹1.87 lakh crore (2025–26)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Gujarat Vidyapith, whose 72nd convocation was held on 27 August 2026, was established in which year?
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Correct answer: A — 1920
Gujarat Vidyapith was established on 18 October 1920.
According to the Home Minister at the Gujarat Vidyapith convocation (August 2026), the turnover of Khadi and Village Industries in 2025–26 was about:
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Correct answer: D — ₹1.87 lakh crore
KVI turnover rose from ₹31,000 crore in 2013–14 to ₹1.87 lakh crore in 2025–26.