PRESIDENT OF INDIA GRACES COMBINED CONVOCATION CEREMONY OF 18 NIFT CAMPUSES

The President of India presided over the combined convocation ceremony of 18 National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) campuses in New Delhi on August 31, 2026. Emphasizing the significance of the textile and apparel sector as a cultural heritage and a crucial livelihood provider for millions, the President highlighted the role of NIFT's 'Craft Cluster Initiative' in connecting traditional weavers and artisans with modern techniques and markets. Graduates were encouraged to adopt a global outlook while remaining connected to cultural roots, create eco-friendly and sustainable products using locally available materials, support a circular economy, and contribute toward building a 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047.