- Chennai is home to the Indian Maritime University.
It recently held its eighth convocation. - Draupadi Murmu, the President of India, attended the convocation event.
- During this time, he presented 10 gold and 10 silver awards to deserving students.
- The Indian Maritime University is a public university.
- The Parliament formed it in November of 2008.
- Its mission is to provide marine education, training, and research.
