IIIT-A to celebrate its foundation day today
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The day's events will commence with a tree plantation drive near the lecture theatre building. This will be followed by the lighting of the lamp by dignitaries to mark the beginning of celebrations in the main auditorium.
A special session titled 'IIIT-A: Past, Present and Future' will be jointly presented by Prof Sutaone and dean IPR Prof Shekhar Verma, highlighting the institute's remarkable journey, current achievements, and future vision.
Guest lectures will be delivered by Prof AK Tripathi from IIT (BHU), Varanasi, and Achyuta Mohan Das from ISKCON, who will share insights from their respective fields and experiences.
The celebrations will also feature vibrant performances by the music and the literary society of the institute, including poetry recitations by students.
The evening will conclude with the much-awaited Akhil Bharatiya Kavi Sammelan.
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