NSS Bureau, KIIT School of Civil Engineering paid a special tribute to the bravehearts on the occasion of the 22nd anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas on 26th July 2021. Recounting the Indian’s Army’s victory against Pakistan on this day in 1999, after more than 60 days of armed conflict on the highlands of Kargil, volunteers of NSS Builders of School of Civil Engineering paid a special tribute to the brave and the courageous who laid down their lives for the motherland.
The online event was addressed by Dr. Sanjib Moulick, Dean, School of Civil Engineering; Prof. Satya Ranjan Samal, NSS Program Officer; Prof. Gaurav Udgata, NSS Program Officer; and Prof. Kajal Parashar, NSS Program Coordinator. Volunteers of NSS, School of Civil Engineering attended the event and highlighted the importance of Kargil Vijay Diwas.
The invited speaker, Mr. Manas Chandan Mishra, who has served the Indian Army earlier, gave a brief insight on how Kargil War was fought by our soldiers. He also shared the story of his training time in the National Defence Academy and encouraged the volunteers and students to join the Indian Army. The vote of thanks was proposed by Prof. Satya Ranjan Samal.
The event activities like oration by the volunteers about the celebration of Kargil Vijay Diwas; musical performance, and patriotic poetry. The event concluded with the recitation of the National Anthem.
The volunteers of the NSS Bureau of KIIT School of Civil Engineering have extended thankfulness to Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS; Prof. Hrushikesha Mohanty, Vice-Chancellor; Prof. Sasmita Samanta, Pro-Vice Chancellor; Dr. Sanjib Moulick, Dean SCE and Prof Kajal Parashar, Program Coordinator, KIIT NSS Bureau for their constant support and guidance.