SVIMS celebrated the 73rd Republic Day on 26th January 2022. The program commenced with flag hoisting by Dr B H Nanwani, Director, SVIMS. This was followed by all the members offering their respect to the Indian Constitution by reciting the Preamble to the Constitution, followed by the National Anthem. Ms. Shraddha Shinde, President, Student Council, SVIMS welcomed the audience.

She spoke about the role of youth in the national building process. She exhorted everyone to be ready to
face the challenges that life has to offer and come out stronger than before. She then played a video to enlighten the audience on National War Memorial. The memorial was built to commemorate all the soldiers who have laid down their lives in the various battles, wars, operations, and conflicts of Independent India. SVIMS salutes all the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the motherland.

She then went on to highlighting the contribution of MARATHA LIGHT INFANTRY, one of the oldest Regiments of the Indian Army, that is highly acclaimed for swift manoeuvre with indomitable courage and bravery. A video showcasing their valour was played to enlighten the audience about their contribution to the nation.

This was followed by the address of our Director, Dr B H Nanwani. Dr. Nanwani laid stress on 3D’s –Discipline, Devotion and Duty, which need to be adopted as sacred sutras in our lives. This will result in us becoming self-confident and independent in the true sense. A Republic Day would be incomplete without the cultural performances.

Ms. Sanyukta Borse, Librarian, gave a melodious performance that consisted of mashup of patriotic songs. Keeping up the festive fervour, Ms. Isha Khandekar, Ms. Shreya Vibhute, Ms. Namrata Nagpal and Ms. Salomi Gore, students from MBA I gave a mesmerizing performance wherein they danced to the popular number – ‘Desh Rangeela’ from the movie ‘Fanaa’.

The program concluded with the vote of thanks by Dr. Abhijeet Kaiwade, HOD & NSS Coordinator.