On the auspicious occasion of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotshav, St Joseph Engineering College (SJEC), Mangaluru celebrated India's 75 Glorious years of Independence with great joy and pomp on 15 August, 2022 at the College Basketball Court.
Air Commodore Sunil Krishna Pai (Retd) graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and Lt Commander Bharath Kumar, Commanding Officer, 5 KAR, NCC Unit, Mangalore along with Rev. Fr Wilfred Prakash D'Souza, Director of SJEC, Rev. Fr Alwyn Richard D'Souza, Assistant Director of SJEC, Dr Rio D'Souza, Principal of SJEC were the Guests of Honour. Dr Ramananda H S, Dean Student Welfare and Ms Lauline D'Souza, Convener of the programme escorted the dignitaries from the Quadrangle to the Basketball Court along with the College Band. The dignitaries were escorted to the flag post by Leading Cadet Alva Shwetha and Cadet Manoj V S.
Leading Cadet Deekshith D of SJEC Naval Wing requested the Chief Guest to carry out the inspection of the SJEC NCC Troops.
While remembering the contributions of all freedom fighters, the Chief Guest called upon everyone to contribute and work towards the overall development of India as a global leader. He stressed upon two main aspects which need to be taken care by the youth. First, cleanliness, which is the need of the hour and second, protecting the environment and nurturing the mother nature. He called upon each and everyone to plant a sapling and contribute their bit to the nature.
The whole atmosphere was filled with a sense of patriotism by a beautiful patriotic song sung by the College Choir.
Dr Ramananda HS, Dean - Student Welfare expressed the words of gratitude and Ms Shwetha S Kunte of second year ECE compered the programme. The Chief Guest along with the dignitaries planted a sapling in the college campus to mark the desire to preserve and protect the environment.
The programme imbibed the spirit of patriotism among the people. Sweets were distributed to all at the end of the programme.
