The 77th Independence Day was celebrated at Amar Singh College with full respect and reverence.

Nodal Principal Kashmir Division Colleges and Principal Amar Singh College, Srinagar, Professor (Dr) Sheikh Ajaz Bashir hoisted the Tricolour and took salute at the march past.

He in his Independence Day address highlighted the achievements of the country during the last year with special emphasis on major developments in the higher education sector. He said that NEP 2020 is a revolutionary educational policy which has paved the way for overall development of students through education.

He maintained that since August 1947, India has been developing leaps and bounds and the latest launch of Chandrayaan-3 is a milestone in this direction.

Prof. Ajaz impressed upon the faculty, non teaching staff and the students to actively participate in the development of the institution and the nation. He appreciated the faculty for their participation in the activities carried out during the course of the Meri Maati Mera Desh campaign.

NCC Cadets of both Army and Naval wings under the supervision of Dr. Hilal Ahmad Lone and Dr. Parvaiz Ahmad Dar, participated in the march past. Students of the Department of Music, presented patriotic songs and enthralled the audience with their performance and melodious voices.

Apart from the faculty of the college, the function was attended by the staff of JKIMS, led by its Director, Prof. Tariq Ahmad Shikari.