3 fire service men and a driver felicitated on Independence Day in Vijayawada

Vijayawada: On the occasion of 72nd Independence Day, Dr Sandhya Pentareddy, Executive Director VIT-AP felicitated three fire service men and a driver for discharging their duties with utmost responsibility.

She presented them with Certificates of Appreciation for their yeoman service and serving as inspirational role models to the younger generations.

K Jayaram Naik, Director, State Disaster Response and Fire Services hoisted the national flag, followed by the rendition of the National Anthem and patriotic songs presented by the students.

Addressing the audience, Naik motivated the students to be patriots. A one minute silence was observed as mark of respect to the patriotic heroes.

Lt Col SM Kannan, Chairman VIT alumni association,  Dr D Subhakar, Vice-Chancellor, VIT-AP addressed the students and faculty members.

Dr Sekar Viswanathan,Vice-President, VIT-AP, Dr CLV Siva Kumar, Registrar and others were present.