DATE: 15 August 2017
MEMBERS PRESENT: Members of Management present were Sh. H.K.Chugh, Sh. Lekh Raj Arora, Sh. Shammi Kapoor , Sh. Virinder Gupta, Sh. Vijay Inder Gupta, Sh. Deepak Kapoor, Sh. Gulshan Lal Thukral, Sh.Hira Nand, Sh. Mangal Sen Grover and Sh. Rajinder Soi.
MAIN HIGHLIGHTS: A gala function was held in S.D.P College for Women, Ldhto mark 70th anniversary of India's independence. All S.D.P educational institutions viz a vizS.D.P.Sr.Sec School, Hazoori Road, S.D.P. Sr. Sec .School, Basti Jodhewal, Sri Om Parkash Gupta S.D.P. Model Sr.Sec. School, QuillaMohalla, Sh. Ram Lal Bhasin Public School, Dugri and SDP Collegiate Sen. Sec. School very enthusiastically joined the celebrations. More than 4000 students of all S.D.P. institutions marched through the streets to reach the venue of celebration with tri-coloured flags in their hands and raising slogans "Bharat Mata Ki Jai'.
Sh. Balraj Bhasin, President S.D.P. Sabha (Regd) and College Management Committee was the Chief Guest of the day. All the members of the Management, Ms Manju Bhashine Officiating Principal, Ms Raman Oberoi, Principal, Sh. Jasbir Chauhan, Principal Dr. Sanjeev Bindra,Principal, Dr. Geeta Bhandari and Indu Khurana, accorded him a floral welcome.Escorted by N.C.C. cadets, the chief guest ShBalraj.Bhasin gracefully marched forward to hoist the National Flag, while the school band played the welcome tune. As the chief guest unfurled the flag, the National Anthem added patriotic fervour. Tri-coloured balloons were released and the National Flag swirled in its full grandeur. The students presented cultural and patriotic feast to commemorate the sweet memories and contributions of legendary heroes of Independence.Patriotic songs, Folk Dances, Giddha, & Bhangra and Choreography on ‘Patriotism’ and `National Integration 'brought a splash of colour to the celebrations.
Hon'ble Chief Guest Sh. Balraj Bhasin addressed the audience on this occasion. In his message, he congratulated all present and said that the sole purpose of celebrating these national festivals is to make the students aware of the sacrifices made by legendry heroes and gallant warriors. He concluded his message with an appeal to all to perform duty honestly and sincerely and strive towards a clean, strong and vibrant India. The celebration concluded with distribution of sweets amongst the students.