The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bhubaneswar celebrated the 71st Republic Day with patriotic fervour on Sunday. IIT BBS Director Prof RV Raja Kumar unfurled the national flag and reviewed of the parade.
The faculty, staff, students and children participated in large numbers.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof Kumar reminded that Republic Day commemorates the adoption of Constitution of India which assures its citizens justice, equality and liberty, and endeavours to promote fraternity, the core values the land has believed in for ages.
He called up on everyone to up-hold the values of the Constitution in the governance, functioning at work place as well as in day to day life.
Among others, institute Alumni Affairs and International Relations Dean Prof RK Panda, Research and Development Dean Prof Sujit Roy, Student Affairs Dean Dr VR Pedireddi, Registrar Col (Dr) Subodh Kumar and Student Gymkhana President Dr Sankarsan Mahapatro were present.