Gadchandur college marks Abdul Kalam's birth anniversary as Reading Inspiration Day

Savitribai Phule Junior College in Gadchandur, run by the Saraswati Shikshan Prasarak Mandal, observed the birth anniversary of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam as "Reading Inspiration Day" on October 15, 2026. The programme began with garlanding of Kalam's portrait in tribute.

Principal Sanjay Gadge presided over the programme. Department head Prof Dinkar Jhade was the chief guest. Prof Dr Sharad Bellorkar and Prof Dr Maya Masram were present as examiners and guides. On the occasion, the guides shared their views.

To mark the anniversary, an elocution contest was held for students on the topic "My Dream of a Developed India". A total of 15 students took part. In the arts section, three students secured the first, second and third positions. In the science section, two students won the first and second positions.

In their speeches, students said that Kalam's thoughts and work should be adopted by today's youth in their daily lives. They explained the importance of this to all present.

Prof Nitin Ashok Surpam conducted the programme and Prof Nitin Tekade proposed the vote of thanks.

Professors Ashok Satarkar, Zaheer Sayyed, Rajesh Bole, Anil Mehkurey, Sojwal Taksande, Shilpa Kolhe and Pravin Dafade of the college were present. All teaching and non-teaching staff, including Karan Lonare, Snehal Chandekar and Shashikant Channe, and the students also attended and supported the programme.