Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women commemorated the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi with a Gandhi Jayanthi celebration at the institution’s Hi-Tech Hall on Friday.
The programme was presided over by Chancellor Dr. T.S.K. Meenakshi Sundaram. In his presidential address, he recalled Mahatma Gandhi’s influence on the institution’s founder, Dr. T.S. Avinashilingam Ayya, and said that the Gandhian values embraced by the founder continue to shape the vision and mission of the university.
Chief Guest Dr. V. Ragupathy, President, Gandhi Niketan Ashram and Emeritus Professor, Gandhigram Rural Institute, delivered the keynote address. He spoke about Gandhi’s life and ideals and urged young people to recognise their inner strength and face challenges with courage and perseverance.
Vice Chancellor Dr. V. Bharathi Harishankar said Gandhi Jayanthi should be an occasion for introspection and renewed commitment to ethical living. She urged students to uphold truth, integrity, ethics, perseverance and service.
The Vice Chancellor administered the Non-Violence Pledge to the gathering. Registrar Dr. H. Indu welcomed the gathering, while Dr. Shanthi, Coordinator of the institution’s Gandhian Study Center, proposed the vote of thanks. The programme concluded with the National Anthem.
