JGU celebrated India's 79th Independence Day on the university campus on August 15. The Chief Guest was Dr. Chander Shekhar Khare, IAS, Chief Administrator, Haryana Urban Development Authority; Managing Director, Gurugram Metro Rail Limited; and Managing Director, Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation Limited.
Professor (Dr.) Arpita Gupta, Dean, Office of Research (Projects, Grants, Publications), JGU, made introductory remarks on the occasion. Professor Dabiru Sridhar Patnaik, Registrar, JGU, delivered the welcome address. Professor R. Sudarshan, Dean, Jindal School of Government and Public Policy, spoke about the significance of the Independence Day celebrations. It was followed by an address by the Chief Guest.