Independence Day-2022 was celebrated at Central Horticultural Experiment Station (ICAR-IIHR), Chettalli from 13th-15th August, 2022. Har Ghar Tiranga: flags were distributed to all the staff, selfies were taken and uploaded in the www.harghartiranga.com website. On 15th August, 2022, flag hoisting was done at 9.00 a.m. by Dr. S. Rajendiran, Scientist and Head (I/c), CHES, Chettalli, honoured the freedom fighters by paying floral tribute and addressed the gathering. In his speech, he highlighted the achievements and development that happened in various fields in the 75 years of Independent India and particularly talked about the contribution of agriculture and allied sectors in the countries growth and development. Further, he explained on freedom, patriotism and unity and sung a patriotic poem. Then Cauvery Staff Recreation Club, CHES Sports Club and CHES Padasalai were inaugurated. Various sports and cultural activities were organized and prizes were distributed to the winners and the participants. All the staff and their family members actively took part in the programme. The programme was ended with vote of thanks by Dr. B.M. Muralidhara.
