India, Feb. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

The Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University, Jhansi, organised its Third Convocation Ceremony with historic dignity and enthusiasm. Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, opened his address as the Chief Guest by raising the slogans "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" and "Jhansi Ki Rani Lakshmi Bai Ki Jai." He personally conferred degrees on 365 students and honoured 15 meritorious students by awarding them gold medals.

Addressing the gathering, Shri Shivraj Chouhan said, "A convocation ceremony is not the end of life, but the beginning of a new chapter of nation-building." Calling upon the students, he said that unde...