USTM to present D Lit to Lou Majaw and Zubeen Garg on Aug 27

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaAugust 24, 2024

The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) is set to honour two iconic figures from the Northeast at its 10th Convocation on August 27.

Assam’s beloved singer Zubeen Garg and Meghalaya’s pop-rock legend Lou Majaw will be presented with Honorary Doctor of Letters (D Litt) degrees in recognition of their significant contributions to music and culture.

Meghalaya Governor CH Vijayashankar will confer Degrees to the two noted personalities in the presence of a galaxy of Vice Chancellors, academicians, eminent personalities, and thousands of students.

A multi-talented artist, Zubeen Garg is a singer, music director, composer, lyricist, music producer, actor, film director, film producer, scriptwriter and philanthropist.

Popularly known as the Bob Dylan of India, Lou Majaw isn’t just a singer he is a storyteller, a social commentator, and a cultural icon whose powerful voice and lyrics resonate with a generation weaving tales of love, loss, and the Khasi way of living.

The convocation ceremony will begin at 11 am at the Central Auditorium of USTM. Altogether 1,639 graduates will be awarded degrees, out of which 17 scholars will be awarded PhD degrees, 906 students will be awarded Post Graduate degrees, and 716 students will be awarded Undergraduate degrees at the convocation.