<p>The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) celebrated the 74th Republic Day on January 26, 2023. The celebration began with the unfurling of the National Flag by the Institute’s Director Prof. Subhasis Chaudhuri at the Institute’s Gymkhana ground. IIT Bombay security staff and NCC gave a salute to the National Flag. Prof. Subhasis Chaudhuri addressed the gathering and shared his best wishes with the IIT Bombay community on the occasion of the 74th Republic Day. </p><p>On this occasion, the Director awarded certificates to winners of an essay writing competition held during Vigilance Awareness Week 2022. Security Officers, guards, staff from IIT Bombay and NCC cadets were felicitated during the event. Certificates were also presented to students for securing prizes in the "Strokes of Strength" poster-making competition conducted by the Gender Cell under the Elimination of Violence against Women Pakhwada 2022.</p>