Kargil Vijay Diwas

Tree Plantation Drive

23rd - 29th July 2023

NSS Units, Dronacharya College of Engineering, Gurugram observed “Kargil Vijay Diwas”. A Tree Plantation Drive was carried in the nearby areas (Patli, Sayyad Mohamadpur, Hajipur & Khentawas Villages) from 23^rd - 29^th July, 2023. The day holds immense significance as it marks the victory of the Indian armed forces in the Kargil War against Pakistan. The courageous efforts and sacrifices of the soldiers during the 1999 conflict were honored and remembered on this solemn day. 55 Students participated in the tree plantation activities. 

The theme of the celebration was “Beat Plastic Pollution’’. Dr. Ashok Kumar (NSS PO, DCE) welcomed Chief Guest Dr. Rakesh Yogi, Dean Law & Humanities Gurugram University and Guest of Honour Dr. Vijay Mehta, the NSS coordinator of Gurugram University. Dr. B.M.K. Prasad (Director, DCE) and Dr. Isha Malhotra (Principal, DCE) presented saplings to the esteemed guests and honoured them. They addressed the NSS volunteers on this occasion and planted trees in the college premise and nearby areas. 

Afterwards, Dr. Ashok Kumar (NSS PO, DCE) illuminated the students about the history of Kargil War. He said; the Kargil conflict began when Pakistani troops infiltrated the Indian Territory in the Kargil district, situated in the former Jammu and Kashmir region (now part of Ladakh UT). Responding to the aggression, the Indian Army launched 'Operation Vijay' with the primary objective of reclaiming the occupied Indian Territory along the Line of Control (LoC). Initiated on May 3, 1999, the operation was supported by the Indian Air Force's airstrike under 'Operation Safed Sagar' on May 26. 

On the following days, The NSS volunteers under the guidance of Dr. Ashok Kumar, Dr. Anupam Dalal and Ms. Pooja Sharma (NSS Program Officers) held posters and banners and rallied in and near the college to create awareness about the ill effects of plastic pollution. Student and faculty members also participated in the tree plantation drive and planted many saplings in the nearby areas.