ICAR-CIRCOT organized “Har Ghar Tiranga” campaign on 12th Aug, 2022 on the eve of Independence Day celebrations.

ICAR-CIRCOT organized “Har Ghar Tiranga” campaign on 12th Aug, 2022 on the eve of Independence Day celebrations. It was the 60th campaign under Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav (AKAM) India@75 and marked the end of a series of programmes that started at the institute on 16th April, 2021. The programme conducted in hybrid mode was attended by all the staff members from the institute’s headquarters physically and staff of the Ginning Training Centre of Nagpur and regional stations in virtual mode. Ms. Prachi Mahatre (Secretary, AKAM) presented the journey of the institute through various Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav events. She highlighted that the institute organized total 60 events in 68 weeks including “Har Ghar Tiranga” event comprising of E-goshtis/workshops (23), webinars (32), online training (1) and fit India run (4). Through all these programs, public awareness was done on different topics of national interest and more than 9000 stakeholders of the institute participated at different events.

The presentation made the audience aware of the significance of commemorating Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav and ended with acknowledging the staff members for their efforts and active participation. Director, Dr. Sujata Saxena applauded the contributions made by the staff members in the successful organization of all events. She apprised the staff members about the Government initiative of hoisting tricolor on every home and explained its significance. She reminded the attendees that the nation’s progress depends on the efforts made by its citizens and hence they should be aware of their duties and responsibilities for the country.

After that National flags were distributed to the respective Heads of Division and the staff members at the hands of Director for hoisting at their respective home. On this occasion, HODs, CAO, and SFAO also reflected upon the India’s historic struggle for independence and the nation’s 75 year transformation from a country with little standing in the world to a strong one while highlighting the importance of National Flag. The programme ended with the National Anthem.