St. Vincent Pallotti College, Raipur celebrated the 75th Independence Day in its premises with exhilarating zeal and enthusiasm. The program witnessed the presence of our Chief Guest – Rev. Fr. Shanti Prakash Panna, the Director of St. Vincent Pallotti College; Principal - Dr. Kuldeep Dubey, Asst. Director-Fr. Roshan Kindo & Vice-Principal-Dr. G. Padma Gouri along with the assembled teaching, non-teaching staff and good number of students.

Owing to the Govt. instructions amidst Covid pandemic; a short program was scheduled excluding any cultural performance. The event regenerated the patriotic and nationalistic feeling with the thumping march of NCC escorting the dignitaries to the ground. The anchor drew everyone’s attention by warm greetings and congratulating on the occasion. The objectives of celebrating the national festival were well defined. With this followed the hoisting of the national flag by the Chief Guest-Rev. Fr. Shanti Prakash Panna. The college campus felt to be lively again with the utterance of National Anthem.

Dr. Kuldeep Dubey- the most dynamic person & Principal of the college expressed the national concerns of every citizen through his speech. The poetic verses of renowned poets added the intense feelings towards the nation.     

His address followed with the speech of a student Ms. Monika Kapoor from BBA-II recalling the sacrifices made by the freedom fighters.

Had there been no pandemic times, more performances would have added colours to the event, as has been in the history of the college.

The program deliverance with well-chosen words and expressions by Ms. Vidhi Chhabra (Asst. Professor-Dept. of Commerce &Management) evoked nationalistic consciousness. At the end, vote of thanks was proposed with all warmth and respect. Last but not the least, the arrangement of refreshment for all, well served by the supporting staff, concluded the event leaving behind the memories to be cherished.