adminThe 78th Independence Day was celebrated in Sikkim Professional University, Budang
Campus with enthusiasm and spirit of patriotism. Programme began by prayer, flag hoisting
and rendition of National Anthem. Thereafter, cultural programme comprising singing and
dance on patriotic songs, were performed by the students of GNM, and BSc Nursing.
Pro Vice Chancellor, Prof. Jaswant Sokhi, addressed the staff and students of the University.
Historical background of Independence Day was highlighted. Thereafter, the Theme of 78th
Independence Day, i.e., Viksit Bharat was touched upon, whereby economic growth, social
progress and sustainable development is envisaged. Contributions made by freedom fighters
from all walks of life was highlighted. Further, it was stated that freedom was bestowed on us
by supreme sacrifice and by giving best parts of their lives by innumerable sung and unsung
freedom fighters. It was emphasized that, now that we have freedom, let us value it. The 78th
Independence Day has special connotation for Nursing profession. The instance of recognition
of two distinguished Nurses of Sikkim, Ms Glorymit Lepcha & Ms Tara Subba, who were
invited to participate in the celebrations at Red Fort, New Delhi was cited as it is relevant to
the Nursing programmes being offered by Sikkim Professional University. On this motivational
note the address was concluded by calling for commitment for selfless service for humanity
and upholding freedom for all by all the members of SPU!
Principal, Sikkim Professional Institute of Nursing, Budang Campus, Ms Nisha Soren
congratulated all the participants in the celebration of Independence Day. Ms Nisha Soren
emphasized on the importance of Independence that has come after great sacrifices by the
freedom fighters in non-violent and martial ways. Calling upon all the students and staff
present on this occasion to get inspired by the struggles made by freedom fighters, the journey
of preserving freedom as a core value for all needs to be pursued.
The celebrations ended by expressing grateful thanks by all the participants to freedom
fighters, historians, academics and governments for generating post freedom/Independence
awareness to present generation.