National Flag unfurled at IUST, Vice Chancellor takes the salute.

Awantipora: Prof Shakil Ahmad Romshoo, Vice Chancellor IUST unfurled the
National Flag on the eve of Republic day at IUST campus and took the salute. The ceremony
was attended by all the employees of the university.
In his address, Vice Chancellor congratulated the participants on the 75th Republic Day
celebrations and said that it is on this day in 1950 that the constitution became effective.
He said that the nation is rapidly advancing and is on track to become the world’s third-
largest economy, reaching $10 billion within the next 5-6 years. He expressed confidence that
the vision of a developed India (Viksit Bharat) will be achieved by 2047. He further said this
year’s Republic Day theme of “Viksit Bharat” and “Bharat-Loktantra Ki Matruka” signifies
progress, prosperity and commitment to democracy. He said that India’s G 20 Presidency
demonstrated to the world the importance and influence that our nation wields on multilateral
global forums. He urged the faculty and students to engage in quality research and contribute
towards nation building.
Prof Naseer Iqbal, Registrar IUST congratulated the participants on the 75th Republic Day
and said that Educational Institutions have a great role to play in the development of the
country.