A special Convocation of the Vidyapeetha was held on 3rd December, 1993 in Rashtrapati Bhawan in which a Honorary Vachaspati Degree was conferred on Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma the President of India. Many eminent persons bureaucrats Sanskrit scholars from India and abroad, scholars from other fields, persons interested in Sanskrit, officials from various Sanskrit Universities & Institutions and others attended the function. The then Vice-Chancellor of the Vidyapeetha Dr. Mandon Mishra recited shlokas in honour of the President of India. Amidst applause, the Hon’ble President was honoured with Vachaspati degree. While speaking on the occasion, the President of India expressed his heartfelt happiness on being honoured by the Vidyapeetha. He also appreciated the Vidyapeetha for its exceptional services in the field of Sanskrit.