ITANAGAR, Oct 16: Joining the year-long celebration of 150 years of national song Vande Mataram throughout the nation, the Seva Bharati Arunachal Pradesh (SBAP) in collaboration with the Tomo Riba Institute of Health & Medical Sciences organized the special event at the TRIHMS premises in Naharlagun today.
SBAP president Dr Rinchin Dorjee Megeji informed that the programme aims to connect the younger generation with the historical journey of Vande Mataram, its contribution to the freedom movement and its national significance.
The programme comprised a range of discussions, poster competition on the theme of Vande Mataram, exhibitions, 22 panel display, cultural programmes and other activities focusing on the history of Vande Mataram and its role in India’s freedom struggle.
The special programme successfully highlighted the historic role of the national song during India’s struggle for independence. The presence of Health & Family Welfare Minister Biyuram Wahge as chief guest underscores the State government’s active participation in the nationwide patriotic campaigns.
More than 400 participants including MBBS students, parents, HoD faculties, Nursing students and staff of TRIHMS attended the programme.
In his keynote address, Kamlesh Kumar, RSS Prant Pracharak for Arunachal Pradesh, emphasized the profound importance of patriotism in shaping national identity and driving societal development.