Iqbal Singh & Prof Kang honoured with Honorary degrees

Amritsar: Two eminent personalities, Iqbal Singh Chahal (IAS), Municipal Commissioner & Administrator of Brihanmumbai, Muncipal Corporation, Maharashtra and Prof Gagandeep Kang (FRS), Department of Gastrointestinal Science at the Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu were honoured with honoris causa degrees at the 48th annual convocation of Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), here on Friday. On this occasion136 Ph.D, 2 M. Phil, 95 Post-Graduate and 71 UnderGraduate degrees and 177 medals were awarded to students from various faculties. Governor of Punjab and Chancellor of the university, Banwarilal Purohit said what India needs today is incorruptible young men and women who will dedicate themselves to the service of the larger society through individual pursuits. This will lead India as Vishwa Guru at International level.