IIT Guwahati Celebrates Independence Day with a 150-foot-long Tiranga

The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati marked India's Independence Day on 15th August 2026 with a series of vibrant events that brought together the entire campus community.

Published 16 Aug 2026 | Category Institute Events | Office Dean of Administration

Independence Day at IIT Guwahati began with the flag hoisting ceremony at the SAC grounds, led by Prof. Devendra Jalihal, Director of IIT Guwahati.

Following the hoisting, a march past was held, with the Director taking the salute from the Security Section, the NSS and NCC cadet contingents, in addition to the hostel contingents and a charming contingent of little ones from Kendriya Vidyalaya, IIT Guwahati.

Subansiri hostel was adjudged as the best contingent in the marchpast with the Gaurang and Dhansiri contingents taking second and third place, respectively.

During his address, Prof Devendra Jalihal, Director of IIT Guwahati, spoke about the tremendous, multi-dimensional progress of the nation since independence. He reminded the audience of the story of virangana Kanakalata Baruah, a 17-year-old from Tezpur, who lost her life trying to hoist the tiranga in 1942. The Director exhorted the audience to honour the tremendous sacrifices that have gone into building an independent nation, and to rededicate themselves to building a better future for our people.

After the Director's address, the Aeromodelling Club of IIT Guwahati hoisted the Indian flag using a hexacopter drone.

This was followed by cultural programmes at the Bhupen Hazarika Auditorium, featuring performances by students, faculty, staff, and their families. The event mime, music, dance, other artistic presentations.

One of high points of the day was the Tiranga Yatra, a flag march organized by the Students' Gymkhana Council in collaboration with the Spirit Team. The march began at the Old SAC Complex and concluded at the Institute Auditorium. Participants carried an impressive 150-metre-long national flag across the campus, symbolizing unity, pride, and patriotism among the community members.

As evening fell, the campus transformed into a spectacular sight, illuminated with orange, white, and green lights, adding beauty to an incredibly beautiful campus.