Governor urges people to adopt Swadeshi in every walk of life for a self-reliant India

Dharamsala: Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has called upon all the people to adopt Swadeshi in every walk of life to build a self-reliant India. He said that along with adopting indigenous products, the people should also come forward to motivate others to do the same. He was speaking as the chief guest at Dharamsala in a day long workshop organized on the topic 'Role of Mathematician Radhanath Sikdar in India's Freedom Struggle' in the series of programmes of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav and the closing ceremony of various activities which lasted for a month under it.

He said that there was a need to show direction to the younger generation. They need to be told what achievements have been made by our great ancestors like Mathematician Radhanath Sikdar.

The Governor said that we have the ability to guide the whole world while moving ahead on the path of India's rich tradition and knowledge. "It is necessary that we create and awaken our 'Self'. No one will stop us from moving ahead with the awakening of 'Self-Language, Country, History, Tradition and Culture" he said.

 A short film on the life and works of India's great mathematician Radhanath Sikdar was also screened on the occasion along with a film prepared on the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.

The Governor felicitated 7 mountaineers of Himachal Pradesh who scaled Mount Everest and were specially invited in the programme including ITBP DIG Prem Singh, BSF Assistant Commandant Ravi Kant Negi, ITBP Chief Constable Pradeep besides Radha Devi, Dikki Dolma, Baljit Kaur and Praveen.

On this occasion, the Governor also honoured the winners of the month-long competitions.

Dr. Anil D. Sahasrabuddhe, former President of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and currently Professor of IIT Guwahati, delivered a key-note address on the contribution of great Indian personalities in the field of science
This programme was organized by Vigyan Bharati in association with the Union Ministry of Culture in association with Central University Dharamshala and Government Degree College Dharamshala at Trigart Auditorium, Dharamshala in district Kangra.