Maharashtra Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakantdada Patil has announced a month-long “Constitution Glory Festival” to be organised across nearly 6,000 colleges in the state. The initiative aims to celebrate 75 years of the Indian Constitution and will involve students from junior and senior colleges. The festival will include discussions, lectures, competitions, and activities focused on constitutional values, rights, and duties. The programme is expected to begin soon and will be implemented across government, aided, and unaided institutions.
I am writing about this announcement because it directly involves students and educational institutions on a massive scale. At a time when civic awareness is becoming increasingly important, such initiatives help young people connect with the Constitution beyond textbooks. Celebrating the Constitution inside college campuses also ensures that its values reach students at a formative stage, encouraging informed citizenship and democratic thinking.
What Is the Constitution Glory Festival
The Constitution Glory Festival is planned as a month-long awareness and engagement programme. It is designed to familiarise students with the history, principles, and significance of the Indian Constitution through interactive and academic activities.
Instead of being limited to a single event, the festival will run for several weeks to allow deeper participation from students and faculty.
Activities Planned Across Colleges
Colleges across Maharashtra will organise various events as part of the festival, including:
- Lectures and talks on constitutional history
- Essay writing and debate competitions
- Quiz programmes on constitutional provisions
- Group discussions on rights and duties
- Activities highlighting the role of the Constitution in daily life
These events will be tailored to suit different academic levels.
Focus on Students and Youth Awareness
The main objective of the festival is to create awareness among students about constitutional values such as equality, liberty, justice, and fraternity. By involving colleges directly, the government aims to make constitutional education more practical and relatable.
Students are expected to actively participate rather than remain passive listeners.
Why the 75th Year of the Constitution Matters
Seventy-five years of the Indian Constitution marks a significant milestone in the country’s democratic journey. It reflects decades of social, political, and legal evolution. Observing this occasion through educational institutions helps reinforce respect for democratic institutions and the rule of law.
It also offers an opportunity to reflect on how constitutional values continue to shape modern India.
Role of Colleges and Teachers
College administrations and teachers will play a key role in implementing the festival at the ground level. Institutions are expected to coordinate activities, encourage student participation, and ensure meaningful discussions rather than symbolic events.
This decentralised approach allows each college to adapt activities based on local context.
