Over 400 people joined a “Swadeshi Awareness March” in Panchkula, emphasizing self-reliance and national pride.
Panchkula: To promote self-reliance and national unity, the Purushottam Das Roongta Charitable Trust, Government College for Women, Sector 14, and Muktinath Ved Vidyashram (Sanskrit Gurukul) jointly organized a grand ‘Swadeshi Awareness Campaign’ in Panchkula. The event featured a motivational walkathon that saw enthusiastic participation from students and local citizens.
The march was flagged off by Amitabh Roongta, a renowned social worker and founder of the Trust, along with Anupama Roongta, Babu Mahendra (Dharm Jagran State Head), Suresh Goyal, Surender Singla, Benu Rao, Rajeev, Acharya Swami Prasad Mishra, Dr. Pooja Chauhan, Prof. Ritu Yadav, Dr. Alka Sharma, and Shivani Kaushik.
Throughout the journey, the atmosphere echoed with chants of “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” as participants highlighted the importance of adopting Swadeshi products. Students spread awareness about national duty and the significance of self-reliance. Teachers, students, and community members took active part in the initiative.
Addressing the gathering, Amitabh Roongta said that adopting Swadeshi is essential to realizing the dream of Atmanirbhar Bharat. He recalled Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to citizens to prefer Indian-made products and reduce dependence on imports. “This campaign aims to remind people of their responsibility toward the nation,” Roongta said. “Through this march, students conveyed the message of self-reliance and encouraged everyone to support Indian goods.”
The 4-kilometer walk began at the Government College for Women, Sector 14, and returned to the same venue. More than 400 people joined the campaign, which also aimed to ignite patriotic feelings and inspire youth to contribute to the nation’s progress.
Roongta emphasized that the initiative is a meaningful step to strengthen Indian culture, Swadeshi ideology, and national service among the youth.
The Purushottam Das Roongta Charitable Trust, which organized the event, is devoted to social service, education, cow protection, food aid, and welfare of the underprivileged. The Trust regularly conducts weekly food distribution programs, free medical camps, scholarship drives, and women empowerment projects. It continues to inspire communities through its commitment to self-reliance, cultural values, and social awareness.
