Jalandhar, 18.04.24-– Lovely Professional University (LPU) Campus got transformed into a vibrant realm of Indian culture & heritage when its annual mega cultural fest 'One India-2024' commenced with great splendour and spectacle. This 12th edition of the fest witnessed an awe-inspiring display of equality, diversity, and inclusivity as students from across the country showcased the magnificence of their respective states, and joined hands with others.

For this, a large number of Indian festivals, rituals, cultures, traditions, dances, songs were showcased and performed on, in full mirth and merriment. Students raised slogans for oneness, particularly “Bharat Mata Kee Jai” and “Hum Sab Ek Haen”, amid showcasing of large diversity of the country. The fest had an impressive line-up of activities, featuring 29 exhibition stalls that provided a glimpse into the rich heritage, art, and cuisine of each state and union territory. On-looking 25000+ students were also enthralled by the diverse range of products, handicrafts, and other related things that were on display. The fest also showcased 29 folk music & dance-performances, 3 kms long variegated cultural procession- which added magnanimity and lustre to the fest.

Carrying the theme of "Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity"; this year's fest aimed to celebrate the glorious Indian philosophy that binds the entire nation together. The festival welcomed students from all corners of India, who not only represented their states but also collaborated with their peers from different regions.

Founder Chancellor of LPU & Rajya Sabha Member Hon’ble Dr Ashok Kumar Mittal inaugurated the fest by releasing tri-coloured balloons. Dr Mittal congratulated all at the fest for upholding India’s magnanimity in its diversity, as also maintained at the campus itself. Dr Mittal encouraged students to always stand united in all of their endeavours for the betterment of the community, country and the world. Pro-Chancellor Mrs Rashmi Mittal accompanied him. While visiting the individual stalls raised by students; both of them appreciated the incredible enthusiasm and collaboration displayed. They inspired students to go ahead in all unified works for the betterment of the student community.