Various educational institutions celebrated Republic Day with patriotic passion and commitment for development. The 70th Republic Day Celebrations at Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ranchi commenced with the flag hoisting ceremony at Suchana Bhawan where Director of IIM Ranchi, Shailendra Singh unfurled the National Flag in the presence of the faculty, students, and the staff members.
Addressing the gathering, especially students, on the occasion Singh said, “The students should work with sincerity and impress their employers by showing their discipline, dedication, creativity and innovation so that the employers form positive opinion about us and visit IIM Ranchi again and again to hire more and more students.”
At the end of the programme Singh congratulated former President of India, Pranab Mukherjee, who was the chief guest of 10th foundation day of IIM on being awarded with Bharat Ratna.
Another renowned institution of the State capital, BIT Mesra also celebrated 70th Republic Day with great fervour and intense sentiment of patriotism.
At the campus, the Republic Day started with ‘Prabhat Pheri’ which was organised by National Service Scheme (NSS). Vice Chancellor, MK Mishra unfurled the National Flag in the presence of faculty members.
At Oxford Public School (OPS), Ranchi Pricipal, Suraj Sharma hoisted the National Flag on the occasion. The students of four houses includin Shakespeare, Byron, Keats and Eliot participated in the spectacular March Past tapping tune with the school band and saluted the tri-colour. The march past participants clad in colourful house dresses marching with confidence and rhythm were worth-seeing.
The 70th Republic Day was also celebrated with zeal and grandeur at Sarala Birla Public School on 26th January. The programme commenced with the hoisting of the Indian National Flag followed by the National Anthem. This was followed by the march past. The whole campus came alive with the spirit of patriotism through various cultural programmes.
Meanwhile, students of by ISM Dhanbad donated 125 units of blood by organising three separate camps on Saturday.