Patriotism on display as tricolour soars in Coimbatore and Tiruppur districts on Independence Day
District Collector Pavankumar G. Giriyappanavar hoisted the National Flag and took the salute at the march-past during the celebrations organised by the district administration at V.O.C. Grounds. He honoured descendants of freedom fighters and presented commendation certificates and shields to 30 officers and 155 staff from the Revenue and other departments, along with 54 city police and 87 rural police personnel, recognising a total of 326 individuals for distinguished service.
A Wagah-style parade by the City Police and a police dog show preceded cultural performances by over 700 students, all of whom received mementoes. In an eco-conscious initiative, 200 of the shields awarded were made from 50 kg of recycled plastic.
Students performing a cultural programme on the occasion of the 79th #IndependenceDay celebrations at VOC Park grounds in #coimbatore on Friday. 📸: @peri_periasamy / @THChennai@the_hindupic.twitter.com/MXrpTiwnYP — Periasamy M (@peri_periasamy) August 15, 2025
At the Victoria Town Hall, Mayor K. Ranganayaki hoisted the National Flag and paid respects at the Mahatma Gandhi statue in the presence of Corporation Commissioner M. Sivaguru Prabakaran. Ten conservancy staff with 25 years of unblemished service received ₹2,000 each, while 127 Corporation officers and staff were commended for exemplary work. A total of 34 students and 330 teachers from Corporation schools were honoured for securing 100% pass results in the 2024–2025 State Board Class 10 and 12 examinations.
Beyond the official ceremonies, private and educational institutions carried the celebrations forward across the city.
The Income Tax Department marked the occasion with Chief Commissioner Arun C. Bharat hoisting the flag and awarding Certificates of Appreciation to teams for excellence in housekeeping and record management. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University acting Vice-Chancellor R. Tamizh Vendan highlighted the 'Naya Bharat' theme and the release of 19 new crop varieties in 2025.
Avinashilingam Institute celebrated with interfaith readings, khadi attire, and patriotic performances by students, emphasizing 'My Nation, My Country' and the vision of a developed India. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International School of Textiles & Management hoisted the National Flag crafted entirely from Kasturi Cotton, promoting indigenous fibre and India's textile heritage. Sainik School Amaravathinagar paid homage at its Amar Chakra War Memorial, and staff were honoured for their service. Coimbatore Marine College students formed a human map of India, symbolising unity and discipline.
Later in the day, the District Collector attended the Gram Sabha of Muthur village under Kinathukadavu Taluk and reviewed stalls by government departments, including Agriculture, Women and Child Welfare, and Social Welfare, where officials briefed citizens on ongoing schemes. He urged residents to engage with government welfare programmes, participate in sports and health initiatives, and noted ongoing development works under the Anna Gram Marumalarchi scheme.
InTiruppur, the 79th Independence Day celebrations held at Chikkanna Government Arts and Science College witnessed the honouring of freedom fighters, presentation of certificates to government employees, and distribution of welfare aid worth ₹86,98,610.
Tiruppur District Collector Manish S. Narnaware hoisted the National Flag at the college grounds and reviewed and accepted the guard of honour presented by the police personnel. Welfare benefits were distributed under various schemes, including support for differently-abled persons, education and marriage assistance, pensions, agricultural inputs, loans under TAHDCO, the Chief Minister's Adi Dravidar and Tribal Socio-Economic Development Entrepreneurship Scheme, the 'Protect Soil, Protect Life' initiative, the National Horticulture Mission, and solar energy pump sets, supporting a total of 64 individuals.
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