‘Design Indian dress codes’: Health Ministry asks institutes to ditch black robes for convocation

In its communication, the Ministry said that currently, the black robe and cap are being used during convocation by various institutes, adding that the attire was originated in the Middle Ages in Europe and was introduced by the British in all their colonies.

The ministry asked the institutes to submit proposals and the proposals will be approved by the Union health secretary. (Image: Representative)

The Union Health Ministry and Family Welfare has asked institutes across the country to design an appropriate Indian dress code for convocation ceremonies rather than the current practice of wearing black robes and caps. The Ministry further asked them to design dress codes according to the traditions of the state where they are located.

The release said that the current wearing is a colonial legacy which needs to be changed. In its communication, the Ministry said that currently, the black robe and cap are being used during convocation by various institutes, adding that the attire was originated in the Middle Ages in Europe and was introduced by the British in all their colonies.

“Accordingly it has been decided by the ministry that the various institutes of the ministry including AIIMS/INIs engaged in imparting medical education will design (an) appropriate Indian dress code for the convocation ceremony of their institute – based on local traditions of the state in which the institute is located,” the communication stated.

The ministry asked the institutes to submit proposals and the proposals will be approved by the Union health secretary.

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