Pledge Taking Ceremony on Constitutional Day

Title of the Event: Pledge Taking Ceremony on Constitution Day

Type of Event (Workshop/Seminar/Other): Student Seminar

Date: November 26 , 2024

Venue: A.V. Hall, IIS (Deemed to be University)

No. of Participants/Beneficiaries (Teaching/Non-teaching/Students to be Mentioned Separately):BA (Political Science), BA & BE. D, BA (Hons.) Political Science and International Relations

Name of the Activity Coordinator: Dr. Archana Gupta

Name of Collaborating Agency (if any) with Address & Contact No.: NA

Objective of the Activity:
To foster unity, commitment, and accountability among students. To inspires students to uphold values, principles of Constitution and fulfilled responsibilities with sincerity and dedication.

Summary/Description:

Report on Pledge-Taking Ceremony

Indian Constitution is the supreme law of the land. It gives elaborated framework defining fundamental principles, powers and duties of the governmental institutions and citizens. It establishes constitutional supremacy and was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26 November 1949 and came into effect on 26 January 1950. To commemorate this event, 26 November is celebrated as the Constitution Day. The IIS University organized a pledge taking ceremony to celebrate the Constitution Day. The pledge was administered by HoD of the department Dr Archana Gupta. The pledge was as follows “I, as a citizen of India, affirm my faith in the universal principle of civilized society, namely that every dispute between citizens, should be settled by peaceful means; and, in view of the growing danger to the unity and integrity of the country, I hereby pledge myself never to resort to physical violence in the case of any dispute, whether in my neighbourhood or in any other part of India”. The collective pledge-taking, led by Students and all staff members of the department. All the attendee stood in unison, right hands raised, as they solemnly repeated the pledge. The words of the pledge focused on values such as honesty, environmental conservation, respect for diversity, and dedication to academic excellence.

The pledge-taking ceremony, held on 20 December 2024 was a momentous occasion for the student of the department. The event aimed to instill values of integrity, responsibility, and unity among students and staff, fostering a sense of commitment to personal and societal development .The pledge-taking ceremony was not merely a symbolic act but a heartfelt expression of the college's commitment to shaping responsible and conscientious individuals. It served as a reminder that collective efforts can bring about meaningful change, whether in addressing societal issues, preserving the environment, or fostering harmony.

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