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IIT-K pays tribute to armed forces for valour exhibited during Op Sindoor

Lucknow: Amidst surge in nationalist sentiment across the country following Operation Sindoor , IIT-Kanpur on Tuesday hosted the 'Rashtra Pratham' programme to salute the valour of the armed forces. Reaffirming the institute's deep-rooted commitment to the ideals of 'Nation First', the event brought together students, faculty and defence personnel to pay tribute to strengthen the spirit of national service. Prof Braj Bhushan, deputy director, IIT-K, highlighted the institute's leadership not only in academic excellence but also in fostering social responsibility. He also referenced Operation Sindoor, a recent mission symbolising technological and strategic collaboration, and expressed immense pride in the soldiers and the institute's contribution to the nation's defence ecosystem. Chief guest Brigadier Shabbarul Hasan, Station Commander of Army & Kanpur Cantonment Board, appreciated the partnership between the armed forces and IIT-Kanpur. He spoke about India's military history, referencing operations such as Cactus, the Indo-Pak wars, and Operation Sindoor, reiterating India's readiness to defend its sovereignty. He also noted the strategic relevance of the Defence Corridor in Kanpur and how it reflects the Army's role in national development. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Undo The event urged all citizens to remain vigilant, stay updated via official channels, avoid sharing unverified content, and report suspicious activities promptly—underscoring the collective responsibility in upholding the spirit of 'Rashtra Pratham'. Prof Manindra Agrawal, director of IIT-Kanpur, emphasised the institute's pivotal role in advancing India's development. He stated, "As an institute, it is our responsibility to drive the nation's progress. He underscored IIT-K's active collaboration with the armed forces in strategically important areas such as cybersecurity, drones and Unmanned Aerial Vigyan Manthan showcases young scientific minds Former director general of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Prof Ashutosh Sharma, emphasised the importance of inculcating self-confidence, self-respect and sense of humour along with scientific inquisitiveness.