IIT Mandi Alumnus & Paralympic Gold Medalist Nitesh Kumar Led Independence Day Celebrations at IIT Mandi
IIT Mandi Honored Police and Army Personnel under “Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign
2025” Mandi, August 15, 2025; Underscoring the nation’s commitment to celebrating sporting excellence and inclusivity, IIT Mandi marked the 79th Independence Day with a high- profile ceremony led by its distinguished alumnus, Mr. Nitesh Kumar – Paralympic Gold Medalist, Arjuna Awardee, and Chief Guest of the event.
As a centre of higher education in the Himalayan region, IIT Mandi has consistently promoted holistic development by integrating academics, sports, and social responsibility into its student culture. In line with this vision, the Institute inaugurated the Nitesh Kumar Pavilion at the Sports Complex, North Campus. Named in honor of Mr. Kumar’s outstanding achievements in international sports and his enduring association with the Institute, the pavilion now stands as a symbol of excellence, perseverance, and inspiration for future generations. Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign: Honoring the Nation’s Protectors In alignment with the Government of India’s Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, IIT Mandi actively engaged in community-oriented initiatives. Students enthusiastically participated in quizzes, creative competitions, and the nationwide “Selfie with Tiranga” initiative on the Government of India’s official portal. On 12th August 2025, led by campaign Nodal Officer Dr. Ranjeet Kumar Jha, an IIT Mandi delegation visited the Police Lines in Mandi to honor the exemplary and selfless service of the police personnel. In the presence of the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Mandi, the team presented a formal letter of commendation from Prof. Laxmidhar Behera, Director, IIT Mandi, and distributed personalized handwritten letters of appreciation from students, faculty, and staff to each officer. The letters recognized their unwavering commitment to safeguarding the region, especially in the face of natural disasters such as landslides and floods.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Jha highlighted the extraordinary sacrifices made by the police personnel, who often forego precious time with their families to serve the people of the Himalayan region. He commended their constant presence in disaster management operations—clearing obstructions, ensuring the safety of stranded travelers, and extending timely assistance—always with an enduring spirit of service.
Tribute to the Armed Forces
As part of the campaign, students of IIT Mandi also visited the Yol Cantonment Army Camp, where they presented letters of appreciation to Indian Army personnel, acknowledging their sacrifices and dedication to the nation’s security.
About IIT Mandi:
IIT Mandi is one of the top second-generation IITs located in Kamand Valley, Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is one of eight new Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, and recognized as one of Institutes of National Importance. IIT Mandi's permanent campus about 14 km (8.7 mi) from Mandi consists of the South and North campuses connected by a narrow neck. The South campus is on the left bank of the Uhl River below Kamand village.
The North campus is along the Kataula Khad opposite Salgi village. A transit campus at Government Post graduate College, Mandi was handed over by the Himachal Pradesh Government on 16 November 2009. The Kamand campus ground-breaking ceremony, to mark the start of construction, was held on 13 April 2012. On 25 April 2015, IIT Mandi became the first of all the new IITs to completely shift B. Tech students to its permanent campus in Kamand. Since its inception the institute has been involved with more than 275 Research and Development (R&D) projects worth more than ₹120 crore. In the past 10 years, the institute has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with as many as 11 international and 12 national universities.
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