Dharamshala (HP), May 2 -- Hectic preparations are underway at the Central University Himachal Pradesh here, ahead of President Droupadi Murmu's visit. She is scheduled to attend its 7th convocation as chief guest on May 6.

As many as 709 degrees would be conferred during the event, which is to be held at the Dharamshala Degree College auditorium.

On Wednesday, Vice Chancellor Acharya Sat Prakash Bansal inspected the convocation venue and instructed university officials to ensure all necessary arrangements for the successful execution of the event.

University Registrar Prof. Suman Sharma, Dean Academic Prof. Pardeep Kumar, Dean Student Welfare Prof. Sunil Thakur, Controller of Examinations Prof. A.K. Mahajan and other teachers and offici...