Indian president conferred with LITT degree

<p>President of India, Pranab Mukherjee, has been decorated with the degree of D Litt by Kathmandu University at a special convocation today.<br>Prime Minister and Chancellor of Kathmandu University, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, conferred the title of D Litt on the Indian President, who is currently on a state visit to Nepal.<br><br>After receiving the degree, President Mukherjee said the honour has inspired him to be more dedicated to the cause of humanitarian service. <br><br>Addressing the KU students as hope and future leaders of the country, he called on them to try to seek their meaningful public life by exploring new research and education.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>Indian president shows willingness to help rebuild Pashupatinath Ghat <br><br>President of India, Pranab Mukherjee, has expressed India's willingness to assist in the reconstruction of the Ghats in the Pashupatinath Temple premises. <br><br>The government of India is happy for getting an opportunity to assist in the implementation of Dharmashala Project in the Pashupatinath, he states in the Visitors' Book.&nbsp; 

He has also wished success in the protection and promotion of the unique Pashupatinath area. <br><br>After the special pooja, President Mukherjee asked about the extent of damage caused by the earthquake in the Pashupatinath temple complex; he has also shown special interest in the preservation of the Aryaghat area.<br><br><br></p>