Students and staff members of SD PG College celebrated National Youth Day with great enthusiasm on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. A ‘Swadeshi Sankalp Run’ wa also organised, in which hundreds of students participated in a five-kilometre run to express their patriotism.

Chandrashekhar, District Coordinator of Swavalambi Bharat Abhiyan; Vikram Chawla of the Swadeshi Jagran Manch; Jitender Gupta, District Coordinator of Swadeshi Mela; along with Sunil Grover and Ajay Antil, were present on the occasion.

The run began from the college campus and passed through various parts of the city, including NH-44, spreading awareness among the public before concluding back at the college. Participants highlighted that the use of indigenous products helps preserve India’s culture and traditions. After the completion of the run, a programme was organised in the college auditorium, during which students and staff members took a pledge to adopt and promote swadeshi products.

Notably, Swami Vivekananda Centres have been established in the college for many years and programmes are organised annually to mark his birth anniversary. College president Dinesh Goel and General Secretary Mahender Aggarwal welcomed the guests.

Addressing the gathering, Principal Dr Anupam Arora said adopting swadeshi products is crucial for strengthening the country’s economy, enhancing self-reliance, generating employment and fostering national pride. He emphasised that the use of products made in India encourages local industries and artisans while reducing dependence on foreign goods, thereby contributing to the nation’s economic and social progress.

He added that swadeshi promotes local industries and small businesses, creating employment opportunities, especially significant in the current global scenario, when economies are under pressure due to factors such as US tariffs. Referring to India’s relations with neighbouring countries, Dr Arora maintained that national stability and strength depend on indigenous production, consumption and research.

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