Hyderabad, 26th January 2023: Institute of Management Technology (IMT), Hyderabad, proudly and eminently celebrated the 74th Republic Day. The campus was decorated in tricolors, which heightened everyone's patriotic pride. The event started with the high-spirited parade executed by the security personnel, followed by the hoisting of the National Flag by Dr. K. Sriharsha Reddy, Director, IMT Hyderabad.
The Director took the flag-hoisting ceremony forward with an inspiring and insightful address. The director delivered a motivational speech emphasizing the amalgamation of diverse cultures & customs and the importance of students being accountable and solution-oriented in the corporate world.
Before the cultural event began, the hosts explained the theme for this year’s Republic day, ‘Jan Bhagidari,’ the Participation of common people in building and betterment of our motherland. They also spoke about the adoption of the Indian Constitution and the country's transformation from a British dominion to a republic. Everyone took a moment to reflect on the struggles and sacrifices made by our freedom fighters to bring about this change.
The cultural event started with the patriotic tunes of Dhwani, the music society of IMT-H that charged up the atmosphere with their soulful performance. Their passionate and expressive singing inspired the audience to feel a stronger connection to our motherland. Next, Navrang, the theatre society of IMT-H, presented ‘nukad natak’ to educate and enlighten the audience about their fundamental rights as Indian citizens. Through their exceptional acting abilities and teamwork, Team Navrang moved the audience and successfully conveyed how fortunate we are to live in a Republic. This was followed by a joyous and jubilant dance performance from Dhanak, the dance society of IMT-H. They displayed the unity of our country by performing numerous patriotic songs. Dhanak's performance inspired a lot of fervour and zeal.
The IHL-Football fair play award ceremony marked the end of the event. For the same, Team Bianconeri and Team Bavarians received awards from Prof. (Dr.) Arun Kumar Biswal and Prof. (Dr.) Aariz Faizan Javed. At the awards ceremony held by Altius, the sports club of IMT-H, the winners, Team Phoenix, and the runners-up, Team Raging Bulls, were also presented with the trophies for the IHL-Cricket. In addition, awards were given to the best bowler, best batsman, and tournament MVP.