A series of events was organised by the students and faculty members of the Department of Analytical and Applied Economics, Utkal University, as a part of “Azadi 70- Yaad Karo Kurbani (Freedom Fortnight) observation since August 9.
The concluding day started with collective singing of the national anthem followed by graffiti, poetry recitation, singing of patriotic songs, painting exhibitions and many other activities, involving hundreds of students and faculty members of the department.
Inaugurating the events, acting VC and Chairman PG Council Prof Ranjan K Bal addressed the members of the department. He recounted the legacy of the martyrs in freedom struggle and hoped that the generations of the current juncture would uphold the spirit of the struggle by sacrificing their own self interest for the larger interest of society.
Department Head Dr Himanshu Sekhar Rout highlighted the role of university students in general and students of economics in particular in participating in the nation building process through academic and other forms of support to the policy makers.
The students of the department pledged to commit themselves to the interests of the country and society through a signature campaign.
The Azadi 70-Yaad Karo Kurbani is a national campaign promoted by the Union Government and the UGC to create and spread awareness about the supreme sacrifices and struggles by the freedom fighters and martyrs.