In beautiful morning of 20th January, the JAU campus became vibrant with students came for degrees in convocation. The campus was adorned on this grand auspicious function of prime activity, education, of JAU. Hon’ble Governorshri of Gujarat and Hon’ble Chancellor of University, Shri O.P. Kohliji, inaugurated College of Horticulture building. The convocation program started with welcome address of Dr. A.R. Patahk, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of JAU. The remarkable multifaceted success in teaching, research and extension activities impressed the audience. Shri Jasabhai Barad, Minister of Agriculture & Civil Aviation (State), Government of Gujarat appreciated achievements of JAU and highlighted the scope and challenges in agriculture sector in Gujarat. He gave an account of fascinating achievements in agricultural development of state supported with facts and figures. Dr. Arvind Kumar, Deputy Director General (Education), ICAR, New Delhi & Vice Chancellor, RLB Central Agricultural University, Jhansi and Chief Guest of function delivered convocation address. He gave an account of food grain production and its need in future. He asked the scientists to be prepared for the climatic change in context with available natural resources of Gujarat state. Rich population of domestic livestock is an asset which can be made more productive through qualitative feed and fodder and prevention and cure of diseases. He advised the Graduated to apply knowledge into action and bring more accuracy and perfection in given task which ultimately bring joy and happiness in life.
       Shri O.P. Kohliji, Hon’ble Governorshri of Gujarat and Hon’ble Chancellor of University conferred degrees to Graduates and Post Graduate students of various Faculties of JAU. The Chancellor appreciated students for their academic excellencies and asked them to bring innovations in agriculture to serve the farming community. Dr. K.B. Jadeja, Registrar, followed the prescribed procedure of convocation. He also thanked dignitaries, members of Board Management, Academic Council and Board of studies of JAU, Government officials of Junagadh, Leaders, Media personnel, Guests and students of JAU.