The 71st Republic Day was celebrated by KIIT and KISS on Sunday. founder, KIIT and KISS Dr Achyuta Samanta unfurled the National Flag, while chairman, KPR Mills Limited KP Ramaswamy graced the event as chief guest.
Addressing the gathering, Ramaswamy urged the students to follow the noble ideals of the heroes of our freedom struggle.
In his address, Dr Samanta called upon the people to eradicate poverty and illiteracy from society and make the downtrodden people live with honour.
On the occasion, parade and diverse colorful and patriotism based cultural shows were displayed by the students.
Among the dignitaries, Kim Seung-Jae, Professor, Hanseo University, South Korea; Olympian Dutee Chand; Prof.(Dr) Subrata Acharya, Pro-Chancellor, KIIT; Prof Hrushikesha Mohanty, VC, KIIT, Prof Harekrishna Satapathy, VC, KISS, Prof Sasmita Samanta and Prof JR Mohanty were present.