Now students will not need to wear black gowns and caps in the convocation of educational institutions of the country, especially medical colleges. The Ministry of Health has issued an order directing all central hospitals to adopt Indian dress in convocation ceremonies.
The ministry says that black gowns and caps are a legacy of the colonial period and are not in keeping with Indian culture. Therefore, now all medical colleges and hospitals have been asked to wear Indian attire in their convocations.
What has the Health Ministry said?
The Health Ministry has said that the dress worn at the convocation should be based on the costumes and traditions of the state where the institution is located. The ministry has also said that currently black gowns and caps are being used during convocations by various institutions of the ministry. The trend of this dress was started in Europe in the Middle Ages. This tradition is a colonial legacy that needs to be changed.
What is the meaning of this decision?
With this decision, India’s educational institutions will now be able to showcase their culture and traditions. Also, this decision is a step towards moving away from India’s colonial legacy.
What will happen next?
The Ministry of Health has directed all medical colleges and hospitals to prepare a suitable Indian dress code for the convocation of their institute. This dress code should be based on the local traditions of the state. Let us tell you that many government and private institutions have already used traditional clothes in convocation ceremonies. According to experts, this decision of the Ministry of Health will bring a positive change in the Indian education system. This will help connect students with their culture and traditions.
