Kanpur, 30 July, 2024: To commemorate Kargil Diwas, also known as Kargil Vijay Diwas, IIT Kanpur hosted a special event under the aegis of the 2 UP CTR NCC Battalion. The celebration, held at the Kargil Height, IIT Kanpur, marks the 25th anniversary of India's victory over Pakistan in the Kargil War.

On this solemn occasion, Colonel Shishir Srivastava, along with his unit, paid tribute to the brave hearts who laid down their lives during the conflict. The Kargil War, which took place in 1999, saw Indian forces successfully reclaiming their positions from Pakistani intruders in the mountainous region of Northern Kargil District in Ladakh.

The program concluded with Col. Srivastava encouraging young cadets to imbibe the spirit of patriotism and dedication displayed by the soldiers during the Kargil War.

About IIT Kanpur:

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur was established in 1959 and declared to be an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India through an Act of Parliament. IIT Kanpur is best known for the highest standard of its education in science and engineering and seminal R&D contributions over the years. The institute has a sprawling lush green campus spread over 1050 acres with large pool of academic and research resources spanning across 19 departments, 25 centers and 3 interdisciplinary programs in engineering, science, design, humanities, and management disciplines with more than 580 full-time faculty members and approximately 9000 students.

For more information, visit www.iitk.ac.in.