The Centre of Continuing and Adult Education and Extension (CCAEE), Aligarh Muslim University organized a programme to mark “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav”

Aligarh : The Centre of Continuing and Adult Education and Extension (CCAEE), Aligarh Muslim University organized a programme to mark “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav”, a yearlong celebration on the occasion of the 75th year of Independence in India.

On this occasion, Prof Mohammad Gulrez, director, CCAEE said that we must celebrate the occasion to remember the sacrifices of the freedom fighters.

Prof Aysha Munira Rasheed, Deputy Director, CCAEE, said we have to be responsible citizens to celebrate Azadi.

Around 20 participants were present who performed the National Anthem and recorded it. Dr Shamim Akhtar proposed the vote of thanks.

The Centre for Distance and Online Education, AMU organised an Online Quiz Competition as part of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’.

The quiz was successfully conducted and 137 students from all over the country participated in it. 95 participants scored 50 per cent and above, and were given E- certificates. Prof Nafees Ahmad Ansari, Director of the Centre congratulated the participants.

The National Service Scheme (NSS), AMU organised various events to mark “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”. Poster making, essay writing on the ‘role of youth in nation-building and national anthem competitions were held online to sensitize youth towards the freedom movement.

Dr Arshad Husain, Programme Co-ordinator, NSS volunteers and others attended the programme.

The Ahmadi School for the Visually Challenged celebrated Independence Day with “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” events. Students, teachers and employees of the school led by the Principal Dr Naila Rashid sang the National Anthem together through online mode. Sirajuddin Sheikh coordinated the event.

In a week-long drive, the Principal and teaching and non-teaching staff members of the school planted saplings in the school premises.