The Independence Day was celebrated with joy and fervor on 15 th August 2013, Thurs- day at Smt. S. R. Patel Engineering College. The day was marked with unfurling the Na- tional Flag by the Institute Chairman Shri. Rameshbhai H. Patel at 8:30 A.M.. After the flag hoisting all the students and staff of- fered their salute to the National Tri colour and sung the National Anthem in its respect. The college Principal, Dr. Ami H. Shah gave an inspiring speech highlighting the national values and the duties of the students towards the Nation. The senior faculty and HOD of Mechanical Engineering Department, Prof. Ramesh N. Mevada addressed the mass with A Report on the National Day Celebration a thought provoking speech on the real meaning of Independence. A great level of patriotism was reflected by the students and the staff. On the occasion of this day a cam- pus cleaning drive was organized, all the en- thusiastic students and the whole SRPEC family came forward in cleaning up the whole campus. To provide a clean and ener- getic ambience in the campus and to remain in the harmony of nature a Tree plantation event “Vasundhara-2013” was celebrated. During which around 120 saplings were planted by the students and staff of the col- lege. The level of interest and enthusiasm of each person on this occasion was praiseworthy. Taking opportunity of this noble day, the win- ners of various events organized under “Pratibha-2013” were honored with the awards. “Pratibha” was a week long event during which students participated in various extra curricular activities like, Debate competition, Documen- tary Making, drawing, Model Making, Singing, instrument recital etc. Respected Chairman Sir, handed over the awards to the rank holders of all the events. Later on arrangement of snacks for refreshment was provided to one and all. 15th August, 2013 (Thursday) INDEPENDENCE DAY 2013 (National Day Celebration) The Chairman of the Institute along with other dignitaries during the flag hoisting ceremony