NAHARLAGUN, 16 Oct: The 150 years of the national song, Vande Mataram, was celebrated at the Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (TRIHMS) here with various activities on Friday.
The programme was organised by Seva Bharati Arunachal Pradesh (SBAP), in collaboration with the TRIHMS, aiming at connecting the younger generation with the historical journey of Vande Mataram, its contribution to the freedom movement, and its national significance.
The programme included discussions, poster competition on the theme of Vande Mataram, exhibitions, and cultural programmes, focusing on the history of Vande Mataram and its role in India's freedom struggle.
Attending the programme, Health & Family Welfare Minister Biyuram Wahge highlighted the importance of the nationwide patriotic campaign.
RSS prant pracharak for Arunachal Pradesh, Kamlesh Kumar, emphasised the importance of patriotism in shaping national identity and driving societal development.
Earlier, SBAP president Dr Rinchin Dorjee Megeji highlighted the objectives of the programme.
More than 400 people, including medical students, their parents, faculty members, and TRIHMS staff attended the programme.
The programme highlighted the historic role of the national song during India's struggle for independence.
