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Independence day

Independence Day Celebration

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav

On the occasion of the 75th Independence Day on Sunday, August 15, 2021, the National Flag will be hoisted by Prof. G.U. Kulkarni, President, JNCASR, at 10:00 A.M. in Jakkur Campus.

The Centre will also commemorate 75 years of India's Independence (Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav ) by organizing speeches in both Hindi and English on this occasion.

In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is imperative to follow preventive measures such as:

  • Maintaining social distancing
  • Wearing masks
  • Proper sanitization

The event has been organized in a manner that befits the occasion while ensuring full compliance with COVID-19 guidelines.

Faculty members, staff, and students are requested to participate in the event while adhering to the above safety protocols.

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76th Independence Day Celebration

76th Independence Day Celebration at JNCASR

With the hoisting of the national flag at JNCASR, the JNCASR community celebrated the 76th Independence Day in large numbers and made the “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav” celebration eventful at the Centre. Several events were organized by the JNCASR Administration to mark the occasion, including the following:

  • An Online Essay Competition on the theme ‘Role Responsibilities of Science Technology in Nation Building’ was organized.
  • As part of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Centre hoisted the national flag at all the gates of its main campus, as well as on other campuses and prominent buildings from 13th to 15th August 2022. More than 150 flags were distributed to encourage hoisting of the national flag at homes. The main entrance and select buildings were decorated with Tricolor lights.
Main Gate, JNCASR decorated with tricolor lights

Main Gate, JNCASR decorated with tricolor lights

  • The Sports Committee organized a 5 Km Freedom Run on 14th August 2022, with more than 160 students, faculty, and staff members participating.

On 15th August 2022, Prof. G.U. Kulkarni, President, JNCASR, hoisted the national flag at the Centre in the presence of officials, students, and family members. This was followed by a speech from Prof. Vidhyadhiraja N., Dean, Fellowships Extension Programmes. Winners of the online essay competition and Freedom Run were felicitated during the occasion. The event concluded with an enthralling performance of patriotic songs by the students' Cultural Group.

Prof. G. U. Kulkarni, President, JNCASR hoisting the national flag

Prof. G. U. Kulkarni, President, JNCASR hoisting the national flag

Speech delivered by Prof. N.S. Vidhyadhiraja

Speech delivered by Prof. N.S. Vidhyadhiraja, Dean, Fellowships Extension Programmes

Patriotic songs sung by students of Cultural Group

Patriotic songs sung by students of the Cultural Group

Members of JNCASR community attended the Independence Day programme

Members of JNCASR community attended the Independence Day programme

Independence Day Celebration

The 77th Independence Day was celebrated at JNCASR on 15th August 2023 with great enthusiasm, pride, and honor. Prof. G.U. Kulkarni, President, JNCASR hoisted the national flag which was followed by the National Anthem sung by the students of the Cultural group, this created a patriotic ambiance on the premises.

Bharat Ratna Prof CNR Rao along with Mrs Indumati Rao and a large number of faculty, students staff members participated in the celebration.