Published on: August 16, 2024
Celebrations in full swing at SRHU to mark 78th Independence Day
Cleanliness Drive, Water Conservation, Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign, and Partition Horrors Remembrance Day Observed
Various programs were organized at Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU), Jolly Grant, in celebration of the 78th Independence Day. During the Cleanliness Drive, Water Conservation, and Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign, students conveyed the message of unity with slogans of “Jai Hind.”
On Wednesday, a seminar on water conservation was held in the BC Roy Auditorium of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. HP Uniyal, advisor from the Rural Development Department, addressed the students, highlighting that excessive exploitation and pollution of water has led to a water crisis. He emphasized that to survive, it is essential to save water and use it judiciously. On the occasion of Independence Day, he appealed to the students to conserve water. The workshop was attended by Dr. Rajeev Bijalwan, Deputy Director of RDI, Nitesh Kaushik, Deputy Director of Watson, along with students from Nursing, Yoga Sciences, Pharmacy, Management, Biosciences, and Engineering.
Additionally, students from the Himalayan College of Nursing conducted a cleanliness drive under the guidance of Dr. Vineet Mehrotra, Director (Student Affairs and Welfare). The faculty of the college also participated. A photo exhibition was organized by Dr. Dushyant Singh Gaur and Dr. Sanjoy Das in observance of Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, depicting memories of the partition through photographs. Under the leadership of Estate Officer Amarendra Kumar, the tricolor flag was hoisted at various schools and residences within the university campus. Students from the Himalayan School of Yoga Sciences (HSYS) and the Himalayan School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (HSPS) also held a Tiranga Rally, raising slogans of “Jai Hind” and expressing their patriotism.
Principal Dr. Sanchita Pugazhendi motivated and encouraged the students. She stated that today’s era belongs to the youth, who are providing new direction and energy to the country. Preeti Prabha, the chairperson of the organizing committee, mentioned that 144 students from the third semester of B.Sc. Nursing participated. Dr. Anupama Sharma and Ankit Singh conducted the program, and Heena Negi was also present at the event amongst others.
