The 71stRepublic Day was celebrated in all its solemnity and grandeur at Amity University Madhya Pradesh Gwalior on 26th January 2020.
The National Flag was unfurled by the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor AUMP, Lt Gen V K Sharma AVSM (Retd) to the tune of the National Anthem and with this the festivities of this auspicious day commenced. Highlighting the significance of this glorious day in his address to the gathering, the Hon’ble VC expressed his gratitude towards the freedom fighters and soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the nation. He opined that unity in diversity is a unique trait of our country and it’s the duty of every Indian citizen to protect our National flag and emblems. He urged the students to fulfil their fundamental duties for the betterment of the country.
The Hon’ble VC emphasized upon the role of education in grooming the students to contribute towards making our country a Super Power. Saluting the Indian women, he said that we must acknowledge the contribution of women in the GDP of our nation and in our daily lives as they are the homemakers. Inspiring the students, the Hon’ble VC also talked about the importance of integrity, discipline, time management for achieving goals and targets in one’s life. Laying emphasis upon physical and mental health he urged the young Amitians to keep themselves fit as a healthy mind resides in a healthy body. Concluding his address, the Hon’ble VC talked about his vision of seeing India as a Superpower in time to come.
The Hon’ble Vice Chancellor’s address was followed by rendition of a patriotic song by Mansi Shrivastava- CSE IV Sem, Anushka Singh - BJMC IV Sem and Ayush Wasan of B Pharma IV Sem which aroused patriotic fervor amongst the students, staff, members of faculty, Heads of Schools and Departments present on the occasion.
A few games namely One Leg Hooping Relay Race, Ball relay, Ball in the bucket and Pick the glass in male and female category were organized on this day to boost the morale of Support staff of AUMP. The participants were heartily cheered by the audience who thoroughly enjoyed the zeal and enthusiasm displayed during the event.
The Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, AUMP, Lt Gen V K Sharma, AVSM (Retd.) along with the Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof. (Dr) M P Kaushik, Deputy Pro Vice Chancellor Prof (Dr) Anil Vashisht, Director (Admin) Col S K Sethi gave away the prizes to the winners of games held for supporting staff.
Amidst the aura of patriotism, keeping up with the tradition, delicious sweets were distributed to the students and staff of the University. The faculty members, staff and students also had the privilege of having a group photograph with Hon’ble VC and other dignitaries on this National Festival.