ICAR–CRIDA Joins the Nation in Commemorating 150 Years of Vande Mataram

7 November 2025, Hyderabad

ICAR–Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture, Hyderabad, joined the nation in commemorating 150 years of Vande Mataram the iconic national song that stirred India’s freedom movement and continues to inspire generations with its enduring message of unity, courage, and devotion to the motherland.

The event featured the live telecast of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi address, wherein he underscored that Vande Mataram continues to guide the nation’s vision toward a confident, self-reliant, and resurgent Viksit Bharat 2047.

As part of the nationwide celebration, ICAR–CRIDA organized a mass singing of Vande Mataram, paying tribute to its author, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, whose immortal creation remains a symbol of India’s patriotic spirit.

ICAR RC–NEH, Umiam Celebrates the 150th Anniversary of Vande Mataram 7 November 2025, Umiam, Meghalaya ICAR Research Complex for North Eastern Hill Region, Umiam, Meghalaya, joined the nation in celebrating the 150th Anniversary of India’s National Song, Vande Mataram. The programme commenced under the chairmanship of Dr. Sandeep Ghatak, Director (In-Charge), ICAR-RC, NEH. The celebration began with the collective singing of Vande Mataram led by the Director (In-Charge), followed by participation from officers and staff across all six regional centres and 20 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) under ICAR RC–NEH. After the rendition of the National Song, participants listened to the live broadcast of the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s address to the nation, commemorating 150 years of Vande Mataram. The observance concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Sandeep Ghatak, who appreciated the enthusiastic participation of all officers and staff and highlighted the significance of Vande Mataram as a timeless symbol of India’s unity, pride, and patriotic spirit. More than 1,200 staff members from across the Northeast region joined the event virtually marking this historic occasion. (Source: ICAR Research Complex for North Eastern Hill Region, Umiam, Meghalaya)

During the programme, Dr. V. K. Singh, Director, ICAR–CRIDA, highlighted the historical significance of Vande Mataram and its profound role in uniting the nation during the freedom struggle. He emphasized that the commemoration not only honours Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s literary genius but also reaffirms India’s collective commitment to the ideals of integrity, unity, and national pride.

All staff members of ICAR–CRIDA and students from IARI–Mega University, Hyderabad Hub, enthusiastically participated in the mass singing and joined the live inaugural programme.

The celebration reflected a profound sense of patriotism and unity, honouring a song that embodies the very essence of India’s national identity, pride, and reverence.

(Source: ICAR–Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture, Hyderabad)