UP universities to mark Gujarat foundation day with garba, health camps, rallies
Universities have been directed to conduct cleanliness drives, host HPV vaccination camps across five villages they have adopted and organise foot marches (padyatras)
LUCKNOW State universities across Uttar Pradesh are gearing up to celebrate the foundation day of Gujarat on May 1 with a wide array of cultural, social, and health-oriented programmes. The celebrations are being organised following guidelines issued by governor and chancellor of state universities, Anandiben Patel.

The festivities will feature traditional Gujarati ‘garba’ and ‘raas’ performances across campuses.
Universities have been directed to conduct cleanliness drives, host HPV vaccination camps across the five villages they have adopted and organise two-wheeler rallies, foot marches (padyatras), read the order from governor secretariat. HT has a copy of the detailed guidelines.
Additionally, ‘TB Poshan Potli’ (nutritional kits for tuberculosis patients) distribution programmes will be organised in Kasturba Gandhi Vidyalayas. Students will be taken on guided visits to nearby temples, forests, historical sites, dairies, sugar mills, prisons, old-age homes and orphanages.
Educational excursions to the borders of neighbouring states or countries are also on the mandated agenda. Furthermore, colleges and universities, including government and aided institutions, have been instructed to host events specifically dedicated to girls and daughters.
Campuses will be buzzing with various other activities, including fashion shows, ‘Bapu Bazaar’ exhibitions, film screenings and sports competitions.
In connection with the discussion regarding the aforementioned points, a meeting was convened at ‘Karmayogi Bhawan’ (located within Jan Bhawan), under the chairmanship of the officer on special duty to the governor.
ABOUT THE AUTHORRajeev MullickRajeev Mullick, Assistant Editor, is a Lucknow-based journalist with over 26 years of experience covering governance, public policy and administration in Uttar Pradesh. His reporting focuses on the district administration, the Divisional Commissioner's Office, the Regional Meteorological Centre, and government policies relating to technical, higher, secondary and primary education. Known for impactful public-interest journalism, his investigations have led to significant policy attention, including a report on deficiencies in a state-run school footwear distribution scheme that prompted widespread national coverage and High Court intervention. He broke the story on the Uttar Pradesh government's One District One Cuisine initiative, highlighting the inclusion of sweets and the exclusion of non-vegetarian dishes, triggering widespread public debate. He covered Mahakumbh 2025 at Prayagraj, reports on the event's administrative, logistical and civic dimensions. From 2012 to 2024, he headed the Lucknow City Bureau, leading coverage of the state's administrative and civic developments while mentoring young reporters. He loves to travel, listen to music. He is fond of eating good food both veg and non veg. He has travelled to several states like West Bengal, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Family Nadu, Kerela, Bihar, Jharkhand and home state UP.Read More

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