Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University), Chandigarh proudly celebrated the 78th Independence Day 2024 with zeal, prosperity and enthusiasm. The event commenced with the hosting of National Flag by the esteemed Director of PEC Prof. Rajesh Kumar Bhatia (Ad Interim) followed by the singing of the National Anthem by the students, faculty, staff members of PEC with the nationhood spirit. The event continued with a very synchronized parade by the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Cadets that filled the air with patriotism and nationalism. This year's theme of 78th Independence Day is the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
Director of PEC, Prof. Rajesh Bhatia congratulated all the attendees on the 78th Independence day festivities. He remarked that, we should preserve this freedom by fulfilling our duties and rights. He also shed light on the theme on this year's Independence day ''Viksit Bharat ka Mantra, Bharat ho Nashe Se Swatantra''. He said that our nation has shifted the gear towards innovation, star-ups, space gadgets and digital transformation. He said that We are not going to rest on our rich heritage, we have to move forward and contribute in this fast pace of the country. In today's world we are bombarded with information, we should use this double-edged sword of technology for innovation, creation and development of the nation. He also remarked that, Youth is the leader of tomorrow, they should have emotional and internal wellbeing. He said that, We need to be active in Social Life despite of social media.
Lastly, he mentioned about the student Ankit Roy who is being selected for International deputation in NCC. He also mentioned about Dr. Sanjay Batish who is being honoured by the UT Administration, Chandigarh today on the occasion of 78th Independence Day. Dr. Batish is currently serving as the System Manager and Head of Computer Centre at PEC, Chandigarh. He is also the Associate Dean of Academics (ERP) with over 25 years of experience in the field of IT, telecommunications, and education. For his outstanding services he had been awarded on 15th August, 2024 with a Commendation Certificate by Governor of Punjab Sh. Gulab Chand Kataria. Whole PEC Fraternity is feeling proud for this moment as one of the faculty members along with a student is going to receive such an honor.
Moving further, the celebrations continued with cultural events and special heartful performances by various clubs. On the beats of patriotic songs and poetries, the whole campus was filled with the spirit of nationhood and patriotism. Remarkable speeches by various students of cultural and language clubs of the Institute provided a spirit of love for one's country. A special soulful music performance by Mr. Brij Rawat (Director Office Special Staff Member), filled the air with patriotic melodies. Performances of Punjabi Dance Bhangra filled the aura of PEC Campus with true spirits of Nationalism.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks and the audience singing the National Anthem with a patriotic spirit.
The celebrations ended with the distribution of tea, sweets and snacks to all the faculty members, students and staff.
