Every year, India observes Farmers’ Day or Kisan Diwas on December 23. Farmers are the driving force of the country’s economy and deserve to be honored. The day also celebrates the birth of the fifth Prime Minister of India, Chaudhary Charan Singh, who started as a farmer before earning his seat in the government. This day aims to promote awareness of the importance of farmers and their valuable contribution to the overall social- and economic development of the nation. 

Program Schedule: 10:15 A.M Welcome address by Dr. Divya Lakhani, HOD – MBA 

                                        10:20 A.M Speech by Students and Faculty 

                                        10:40 A.M Song 

                                        10.45 A.M Vote of thanks 

The program commenced with the address by Dr. Divya Lakhani, HOD – MBA. 

Ms. Manjusha Gathal – MBA – I, recited a poem in honor of the contribution of the farmer community. 

Ms. Sheetal Pisal – MCA – I, gave an emotional and touching speech to bring forth the plight of farmers. She emphasized on the hard work done by them irrespective of the season -be it winter, summer or rainy season. 

Ms. Shivani Batheja – MBA – II, gave an informative speech to bring out the importance of celebrating Kisan Diwas. 

Ms. Vaishali Patil, Asst Prof, SVIMS, enlightened the audience that the farmer and his/her family face the scenario of bumper or meager farm yield. At that time – they need to take it in their stride and not get disheartened. She also appealed to the students not to waste food – as the farmers have toiled very hard for it. 

Dr. Abhijeet Kaiwade – HOD – MCA, shared that the farmers spread their riches on land for everyone to see unlike others who are secretive about their wealth and deposit in banks/equity market, etc. 

Lastly, all the students and faculty sang the song – Mere Desh Ki Dharti – to mark the occasion. The program concluded with the vote of thanks by Dr. Divya Lakhani.