The programme commenced with lamp lighting and Saraswati Vandana. Dr. Sapna Nanda, Principal, welcomed the students and Chief Guest Swami Bhitiharananda, Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Chandigarh.

Officiating Principal Ms Neena Sharma appreciated the initiative and said that empowering women to become active participants in community development is essential for building an inclusive and progressive society.

Officiating Principal Ms Neena Sharma expressed gratitude to the Department of English and Cultural Studies, PU, for collaborating to curate a festival that celebrated not only literature but also the living traditions of music, theatre and storytelling.

Vice Chancellor Professor Tankeshwar Kumar and Pro-Vice Chancellor Professor Pawan Kumar Sharma congratulated the women faculty members on the initiative and appreciated their efforts towards environmental conservation.

Welcoming the participants, Dr. Loviraj Gupta, Pro Vice Chancellor, LPU, stated that agriculture is entering a new phase where innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration must work together to create sustainable solutions for farmers and rural communities.

Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Neena Sharma said that literature has the unique power to connect people, cultures and generations by opening spaces for dialogue, reflection and empathy. She added that this festival is a celebration of that power, bringing together diverse voices and perspectives in an atmosphere of intellectual curiosity and creative expression.

Officiating Principal Ms. Neena Sharma emphasised the importance of holistic development and administrative learning.

Director Education-cum-Senior Principal, Mrs Vineeta Arora along with the members of the Interact Club inaugurated the installation of a bottle-shaped plastic collection bin under Project Shuddhi.

गुलाब चंद कटारिया मुख्य अतिथि के रूप में, जितेंदर वीर सर्वहितकारी मॉडल सीनियर सेकेंडरी स्कूल, मोहाली में आयोजित एक विशेष कार्यक्रम में महर्षि चरक जी की प्रतिमा का अनावरण के उपरांत विचार व्यक्त कर रहे थे

Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Founder Chancellor of LPU, stated, Artificial Intelligence has become an essential reality of modern life, making it imperative for young people to embrace technology with confidence and purpose.

Officiating Principal Ms. Neena Sharma appreciated the NSS Units for organising the session and emphasised the importance of equipping young women with financial awareness and responsible money-management skills.

Concluding the programme, Principal Ms Monica Chawla appreciated the efforts of the students, teachers and support staff who had worked together to make the celebration meaningful.

Officiating Principal Ms Neena Sharma appreciated the enthusiastic participation of students, NCC cadets and the young learners, emphasising that such initiatives play an important role in nurturing responsible citizens.

Officiating Principal Ms. Neena Sharma described the occasion as a historic moment and a tribute to the motherland and to all those who gave their lives and made immense sacrifices to uphold the freedom and unity of the nation

On the occasion, Principal Dr. Vinod Kumar Sharma said that the school’s 25-year journey is not merely a journey of an institution’s achievements, but a glorious saga of the collective contribution of all its students, teachers, parents and well-wishers.

The Prabhat Pheri procession was led from the front by the the Institute director, Prof. Rajesh Kumar Bhatia, the Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Puneet Chawla, the Registrar, Prof. Shobhana Dhiman, and the Associate Deans of Student Affairs (ADSA).

* With “Vande Mataram” echoing across the campus, Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal urged students to earn while studying and become the flag bearers of Viksit Bharat

The event was attended by Director Prof. Rajesh Kumar Bhatia, Dean of Student Affairs Dr. Puneet Chawla, Associate Deans of Student Affairs (ADSA), faculty members, staff, students and their family members.

Mrs. Vineeta Arora, in her address, emphasised the profound responsibility entrusted to the youth in shaping the nation’s future.

Principal Dr. Sapna Nanda extended warm greetings to everyone on the occasion and highlighted the significance of Independence Day.