Department/Committee: Creative & Cultural Club

Name of the Event: Independence Day 2026

Date of the event: 15/08/2026      

Venue: CGS Auditorium

Objectives/Outcomes Achieved: The Independence Day Celebration was successfully conducted with active participation of students, faculty, and staff, fostering national pride and unity. The event featured flag hoisting, cultural performances, and motivational speeches, ensuring smooth coordination and discipline while enhancing student engagement and institutional visibility.

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Event Description: Columbia Professional University Celebrates 80th Independence Day with Theme “Freedom, Unity and Responsibility”

 Columbia Professional University (CPU) celebrated the 80th Independence Day of India with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervor on its campus today. Held under the theme “Freedom, Unity and Responsibility”, the event reflected CPU’s commitment to nation-building through education, values, and civic duty. The celebrations began with the arrival of dignitaries, faculty members, and students at the Faculty of Pharmacy Ground. The formal program commenced with the welcome address, followed by the Flag Hoisting ceremony and the singing of the National Anthem. 

Key Addresses  

Hon’ble Chancellor Shri Kishore Jadwani, Hon’ble Pro Chancellor Shri Harjeet Singh Hura, and Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Raman Kumar Jha addressed the gathering. Their speeches emphasized the significance of freedom, the role of youth in upholding national unity, and the responsibility of educational institutions in nurturing responsible citizens for a progressive India.

Following the ceremony, the event moved to the CGS Auditorium for a vibrant cultural program. The program opened with the National Song “Vande Mataram” and the State Song “Arpa Pairi”.

Students from various faculties presented patriotic performances, including:  

- Solo Songs: Ghanakeshi Meher (FOED) and Sahiba Ali (FOET)  

- Group Dances: Rohini & Bhumika Team (CCN), Khushi Parganiha & Khushbu Kadiyami team (FOPH, CCP), Neha & Team (FOAH, FOCT & FOCM), and Monali Kashyap & Team (FOMG)

The performances highlighted India’s cultural diversity and the spirit of patriotism among CPU students.

The program concluded with a Vote of Thanks delivered by Dr. Abha Dubey, Dean, Faculty of Education.