Kanya Maha Vidyalaya (Autonomous) in continuum with the rich traditions celebrated Independence day and hoisted the National Flag. Principal Prof. Dr. Atima Sharma Dwivedi hoisted the national flag to the chanting of Vande Matram and National Anthem. On the occasion the faculty, students and the hostel staff were present. The N.C.C. cadets of the college saluted the flag after the hoisting. It was followed by a musical tribute in the form of patriotic songs, presented by the Department of Music. In her address to the students, Principal Prof. Dr.Atima Sharma Dwivedi exhorted everyone to remember that many valiant and precious lives had been lost during the freedom struggle. She asked them to protect the sacred national freedom at all cost. Wishing everyone a happy independence day she also cautioned everyone against short intensity wars in the form of evil intention of divisive forces and spread of drug addiction. It was a celebration dedicated to the freedom of our beloved motherland.