Awantipora. Jan. 26: Prof Shakil Ahmad Romshoo, Vice Chancellor IUST unfurled the National Flag on the occasion of the 74th Republic Day. The ceremony was attended by university faculty and staff.
According to a statement issued from Public Relations Centre of the University the Vice Chancellor while speaking on the importance of the day said that it was on January 26, 1950, that the Constitution came into effect and India became a Sovereign, Democratic and Republic Nation. He also referred to the National Education Policy 2020 and said that educational institutions have a critical responsibility in realizing the ideals of the Constitution of ensuring equity and making education accessible to all sections of society and thereby achieving progress. Also, on this occasion Registrar IUST, Prof Naseer Iqbal led the Patriotic Run, organized by Veterans India in collaboration with AICTE and recognized by FIT India, under Sports Authority of India.