National Youth Day (Run for Swadeshi – Empowered Youth, Swadeshi India)
| Event Title | National Youth Day (Run for Swadeshi – Empowered Youth, Swadeshi India) | |
| Day | Monday | |
| Date | 12th January 2026 | |
| Time | 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM | |
| Venue | VIIT Campus, Baramati | |
| Name of the Coordinator | Asst. Prof.Santosh Adsul | |
| Target Participant | Students, Teaching Staff, Non-Teaching Staff of VIIT, Baramati, | |
| No of Participants | 69 | |
| Objectives | 1 | To create awareness about the importance of Swadeshi products. |
| 2 | To promote the idea of Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) among youth. | |
| 3 | To instill national pride and patriotism on the occasion of National Youth Day. | |
| 4 | To encourage physical fitness and unity among students and staff. | |
| 5 | To sensitize participants about the role of youth in national development. | |
| Outcomes | 1 | Enhanced awareness about Swadeshi products and self-reliance. |
| 2 | Strengthened patriotic values and social responsibility among students. | |
| 3 | Encouraged healthy lifestyle and fitness. | |
| 4 | Promoted unity and teamwork among students and staff. | |
| 5 | Created a positive impact on the local community regarding Indian products. | |
| Conclusion in detail | Vidya Pratishthan’s Institute of Information Technology, Baramati organized a “Run for Swadeshi” rally on 12 January 2026 to mark National Youth Day, commemorating the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. The rally commenced at 09:00 AM from the VIIT campus. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation of 69 students, teaching staff, and non-teaching staff. Participants carried placards and banners displaying slogans such as “Choose Swadeshi”, “Empowered Youth, Strong Nation”, and “Vocal for Local”. All participants followed the instructions strictly and wore proper sports dress and sports shoes, ensuring discipline and safety throughout the rally. The rally route covered the VIIT campus area, spreading awareness among the local community as well. The program concluded with a brief address highlighting the relevance of Swadeshi in today’s globalized economy and the responsibility of youth in nation-building. The “Run for Swadeshi” rally was successfully organized and received an overwhelming response from students and staff. The event effectively conveyed the message of Atmanirbhar Bharat and inspired participants to adopt Swadeshi products in their daily lives. The active involvement of students, teaching, and non-teaching staff made the rally meaningful and impactful. Overall, the program fulfilled its objectives and contributed positively to youth awareness and national consciousness. The event was successfully coordinated by Prof. Santosh Adsul under the guidance of Honorable Dr. Anand Deshmukh Sir, Director of VIIT. The program concluded on a positive note with active student participation.All the teachers and non-teaching staff of the department gave valuable support to the program. | |
