The Worth of Freedom and Patriotism
12 Aug 2026
As part of the month-long AZADI UTSAV – 2026 celebrations, the Juvenile Justice Wing of the Pro Bono Club, Legal Aid Society, Sharda School of Law, Sharda University, organised a special session on “The Worth of Freedom and Patriotism” at the Government Juvenile Observation Home (for Boys), Gautam Buddha Nagar. The programme also introduced the Boys Juvenile Justice Wing (Term: 2601) and focused on developing a friendly and supportive rapport with the juveniles through interactive ice-breaking activities and a Buddy System. The activities encouraged meaningful interaction, peer support and a sense of belonging. Para-legal volunteers engaged the juveniles in discussions on Indias freedom struggle, freedom fighters, patriotism, national unity and civic responsibility, helping them reflect on the true value of freedom. The juveniles also participated in poster-making on the theme of Independence, sharing their thoughts on freedom and patriotism. Goodies were distributed among the juveniles as part of the programme. The programme was conducted under the supervision of Prof. (Dr.) Rhishikesh Dave, Dean, and Prof. (Dr.) Tarkesh Molia, Head of Department, Sharda School of Law, Sharda University, and coordinated by Dr. Vaishali Arora and Dr Manvendra Singh, with the support of para-legal volunteers Ms. Khushi Tiwari, Mr. Saksham Srivastava, Ms. Vanshika Sharma, Ms. Yukti Gangwar, Ms. Aamina, Ms. Khushi Gupta Gupta, Mr. Anurag Upadhyay, Ms. Shailvee Singh, Ms. Suhani Sharma, Ms. Prachi Kashyap and Ms. Raj Rajyeshwari Thakur. The initiative reflected the spirit of freedom, patriotism, constitutional values, responsible citizenship and positive engagement with young minds.
