Nagpur: The Vidarbha Institute of Technology (VIT), Nagpur, had organized “College Level Essay, Poster & Drama Competition” on the topic ‘Life and Legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’ on February 20, 2024, to celebrate the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
The program and the competition were aimed at enlightening everyone about the great Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the first Chhatrapati and founder of the Maratha Empire. The program was graced with the presence of Principal, Dr. S. B. Deshpande, Vice-Principal Dr. Nilesh Bodne, HODs of various departments: Dr. Nilesh Gole (CS), Prof. Kiran M. Kimmatkar (EE), Prof. Vaibhav Bankaer (ME), Dr. Akshad Vaidya (FY) & NSS Program Officer Prof. Saurabh V Lawate, Prof. Aditya Patil, Prof. Manjeet Sakhare.
The objectives of program were to make the students and staff aware of the leadership qualities of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, to make students understand the importance and sacrifices Shivaji Maharaj did during his lifetime and to portray the unity among the students keeping castes and races at aside. The further half of the function included a Powada song on Battle of Pratapgarh, the wagh nakh that ripped out Khan’s guts, drama by the enthusiastic students of the various departments.
The occasion was anchored by students of the college and handled by enthusiastic students who actively participated and arranged for the complete event. The whole event was well planned and executed with discipline.