Institution celebrates / organizes national and international commemorative days, events and festivals
Describe the efforts of the Institution in celebrating /organizing national and international commemorative days, events and festivals during the last five years within 500 words
India is a country of great diversity and since students are coming to HBTU from far and wide, it serves as perfect potpourri of various cultures and traditions. The national festivals like Lohri, Eid, Diwali and the birth/death anniversaries of great Indian personalities are celebrated in the University campus. Important days like Republic Day (26th January) and Independence Day (15thAugust) are celebrated and flag hosting is done by Vice Chancellor of University followed by the National anthem.
The birth/death anniversaries of eminent freedom fighters are also celebrated to include the feelings of national pride among the students, faculty and staff. The birth anniversary of the father of nation, Mahatma Gandhi (2nd October) is celebrated as ‘Swachhata Diwas’ in the campus and the NSS unit of HBTU observes cleanliness campaign in adjoining villages/slum colonies. The 31st October is celebrated as “Rastriya Ekta Diwas” as a tribute to “Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel” on his birth anniversary. 25th December is celebrated as ‘Sushasan Diwas (Good Governance Day)” as a mark of respect to the immensely acclaimed former prime minister “Shri Atal Bihari Vajpaiee”. Former Prime minister “Shri Rajiv Gandhi’s” birth anniversary, 20th August is also celebrated as “Sadbhawna Diwas” to pledge peace and harmony. Teachers Day is celebrated on 5th September.
World Environment Day, 5th June: The women and children present in the campus were explained about the development of the environment and keeping cleanliness in daily life and a competition was also organized for the cleanliness of the slum/house.
International yoga day, 21st June: All the students, parents and other people of the society associated with the yoga camp were inspired to adopt yoga in life through online.
National Doctor’s Day, 1st July: On this occasion, cleanliness and good health, avoiding diseases, balanced diet etc. were taught to the present villagers by following the Covid rules.
World Population Day, 11th July: Making the village women aware about daughters through the seminar. We all do girl child worship in Navratras and do not want a daughter in the house, we have this mentality that what to do by educating the daughter whereas only a female doctor is needed for the treatment of the daughter-in-law of the house. Be it two sons or daughters, adopt them happily and bring them up well and Give good manners. Under the narrow mindedness of the society, thinking that more children especially boys will be the support of their old age, we forget that the importance of love, compassion and relationships comes only from good upbringing and good manners, not the difference between son and daughter.
International Justice Day, 17th July: Information about the laws made by the government for women, as well as various schemes run by the government (exemption given to women in registry, Kanyadhan Yojana, Widow Pension, Janani Suraksha Scheme, laws related to domestic violence, rights of women on property etc.) were given.
| File Description | Documents |
| Geotagged photographs of some of the events | View Document |
| Any other relevant information | View Document |
| Annual report of the celebrations and commemorative events for the last five years |
View Document |
Web links:
http://hbtu.ac.in/e-summit-2019/
https://youtu.be/l2N66RUdh5E
http://hbtu.ac.in/hbtu-foundation-day/
https://youtu.be/KLhrT2JZm04
http://hbtu.ac.in/centenary-year-function-2021
https://hbtu.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/378.pdf
http://hbtu.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/FIMovement-notice.pdf
http://hbtu.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/378.pdf
