President Murmu addresses combined convocation of 18 NIFT campuses
On 31 August 2026, President Droupadi Murmu graced the combined convocation ceremony of 18 National Institute of Fashion Technology campuses in New Delhi.
Summary
President Droupadi Murmu graced the combined convocation ceremony of 18 National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) campuses in New Delhi on 31 August 2026. Droupadi Murmu said the textile and apparel sector is both cultural heritage and the backbone of millions of livelihoods, and praised NIFT's 'Craft Cluster Initiative', which links weavers and artisans with modern techniques and markets. The President urged graduates to keep a global outlook while staying rooted in Indian culture.
Key facts
- Event
- Combined convocation of 18 NIFT campuses, New Delhi, 31 Aug 2026
- Chief guest
- President Droupadi Murmu
- Initiative cited
- Craft Cluster Initiative for weavers and artisans
Practice MCQs 1 questions
President Droupadi Murmu graced the combined convocation of how many NIFT campuses on 31 August 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 18
The President graced the combined convocation ceremony of 18 NIFT campuses in New Delhi.