University of Delhi to organise 'Tiranga Yatra' on August 10

NEW DELHI: The Delhi University (DU) on Friday said it will organise a Tiranga rally next week to celebrate 75 years of India's independence under the 'Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan'.

The rally will cover a distance of four kilometres and will see participation of teaching and non-teaching staff and students of the university, it said. "A Tiranga Yatra will be organised by the University of Delhi on August 10 under the 'Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan'. The historic yatra will be led by Delhi University Vice-Chancellor Professor Yogesh Singh. All officials and teaching staff of the university will participate in this Tiranga Yatra," the DU said.

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The University Grants Commission (UGC) recently urged all the universities and colleges to promote the "Har Ghar Tiranga" programme, which is being held under the Azadi ka Amrit Mahatsov celebrations. UGC asked to conduct programmes like essay competitions, drawing competitions and singing competitions a week before "Independence Week", and to organise "Nukkad Nataks, Prabhat Pheries", presentations etc in higher education institutions with a call to action on buying or gifting a flag.