24/08/2026
A Comprehensive Report on the Observation of Week (9th–17th August, 2026)
Organized by: St. Paul’s Cathedral Mission College, Kolkata
In compliance with Government Order No. 2091(7S)/Secy/IC A12026 dated 24.07.2026 issued by the Government of West Bengal, St. Paul’s Cathedral Mission College observed the nationwide initiative from 9th August to 17th August, 2026. The week-long campaign brought together faculty, staff, students, and community outreach participants to foster patriotic fervor, civic awareness, and historical reflection through academic, creative, and sports events.
10th August (Inauguration, Walk & Rangoli):
The celebration commenced with a mass rendition of the National Song, Vande Mataram, by students and staff. A walk was organized, featuring roughly one hundred students, four faculty members, and two non-teaching staff members. Students decorated various sections of the campus with Tiranga-themed Rangolis.
11th August (Special Lecture & Wall Painting Launch):
Prof. Ruth Rhea Khan (Department of Political Science) delivered a lecture on the "History of the Indian National Flag" in Room 2 at 1:30 PM. A multi-day Wall Painting Competition on the theme of Patriotism commenced across designated campus walls.
12th August (Essay Competition & Pre-Independence Chapel Service):
An essay-writing competition titled "Rishi Aurobindo: Prophet of Nationalism and the Lover of Humanity" was organized, drawing seventeen participants across various departments. A Pre-Independence Special Chapel Service was conducted at 1:00 PM to offer prayers for the nation.
13th August (Preamble Reading & Cultural Programme):
Dr. Sourish Ghosh (Department of Political Science) led a collective reading of the Preamble to the Constitution of India in the college auditorium. The Cultural Committee organized a musical presentation featuring patriotic compositions by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, Atul Prasad Sen, and Mohini Chowdhury, alongside a dance performance set to Rabindranath Tagore’s work.
14th August (Poster Exhibition & Wall Painting Conclusion):
Seven students participated in a poster competition on the themes ‘Pride of India: Our Tricolour, Our Identity’ and ‘Every Home, Every Heart – Tiranga’. The Wall Painting Competition concluded, showcasing creative interpretations of national unity and freedom.
15th August (80th Independence Day Celebration & Sports):
The National Flag was unfurled on the college grounds. Children from the Roddur outreach programme (supporting nearby pavement-dwelling families) joined students and faculty in singing patriotic songs and leading an on-campus tricolour rally. An intra-college football tournament was conducted, culminating in the presentation of the Rishi Aurobindo Cup to the winning team.
17th August (Valedictory Session & Special Lectures):
Two commemorative lectures were organized: Dr. Anasuya Bhar (Department of English) on Rabindranath Tagore's Jana Gana Mana, and Prof. Santanu Banerjee (Department of History) on India's anti-colonial freedom struggle. Certificates of appreciation and achievement were distributed to participants and competition winners. Teacher-in-Charge Dr. Sudipta Midday delivered the formal valedictory address, officially concluding the celebrations.