On the occasion of "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav", celebrating 75 years since India's independence, Editorial Boards of Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh organised a slam poetry event, titled 'MatraBasha', on 21st February 2022. The event was graced by the presence of distinguished and revered personalities from the world of language and literature including Mr.Yash Kansal, Dr. Arvind Kumar Dwivedi, Mr.Amandeep Singh Papi and Mr.Ashok Nadir, who spoke on the influence and evolution of language in India, mesmerising the audience with their poems and ghazals.
In addition to the speeches by the chief guests, members of the editorial boards engrossed the audience with their recitation of poetry themed on the importance of language. The event was attended by students of all years and members of faculty with strict COVID-19 protocols in place, following social distancing and distribution of masks to all attendees.
At the end of the program, Honorable Dean Student Affairs, Professor Sanjeev Kumar and Professor Alka Jindal, Officer in Charge of the Editorial Boards, honoured the guests with shawls and mementos.