THANNAMANDI, Nov 1: Government Degree College Thannamandi celebrated National Unity Day and observed Vigilance Awareness Week with great enthusiasm and a strong message of national integration, transparency and ethical responsibility. The programme was organised under the guidance of college Principal, Prof. (Dr.) Shamim Ahmed Azad.
The event was organised through the collective efforts of the Cultural and Literary Committee, Youth Empowerment Programme (YEP) Committee, and Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), in collaboration with the NCC and NSS Units of the college. The programme aimed to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, popularly known as the Iron Man of India, and to sensitise students towards the importance of national unity, integrity, honesty and accountability in public life.
The highlight of the programme was the pledge ceremony, during which Dr. Meenakshi Sharma, Convener, Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), administered both the National Unity Day Pledge and the Integrity Pledge to the students and faculty members present. Participants collectively pledged to uphold the unity, integrity and security of the nation, maintain the highest standards of honesty and transparency, and contribute towards building a corruption-free society.
The programme witnessed the enthusiastic participation of more than 70 students, who reaffirmed their commitment to the values of national integration, constitutional responsibility and ethical conduct.
The event was conducted with the active support and coordination of Dr. Nazakat Hussain, HoD History, and Dr. Gulshan Rashid, Convener, Cultural and Literary Committee, whose dedicated efforts contributed significantly to the smooth and successful conduct of the programme.
The dignitaries present on the occasion included, Dr. Gohar Iqbal, Mr. Altaf Hussain, Mrs. Fatima Parveen, Dr. Shiraz Ahmed, Mrs. Rumy Dar, Dr. Nagina Kouser, Mrs. Rizwana Kousar, Dr. Mohd. Ashrif and Dr. Shazia Paswal, along with other faculty members and students.
The programme concluded with a renewed commitment to the ideals of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and the importance of integrity in individual and institutional life. The event conveyed the message that while national unity strengthens the foundation of the country, honesty, transparency and accountability strengthen its institutions.
The programme successfully reinforced the spirit of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat and the collective responsibility of every citizen towards building a united, progressive and corruption-free India.