The 80th Independence Day was celebrated with patriotic fervour at the Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University (TNJFU), Nagapattinam, on 15th August 2026. Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor Dr. N. Felix hoisted the National Flag at the TNJFU Administrative Building, Vettar River View Campus, Nagapattinam. In his address, the Vice-Chancellor paid tribute to the freedom fighters and highlighted the 150th year celebration of "Vande M?taram" and the theme "Yuva Shakti for Viksit Bharat 2047." He emphasized the vital role of youth in nation-building through innovation, entrepreneurship, indigenous technology, skill development, and responsible use of digital technologies. He also highlighted India's vision of a USD 30 trillion economy by 2047, the growth potential of the seafood export sector, and emerging areas such as 6G, semiconductors, green energy, hydrogen technology, and artificial intelligence. He urged students to pursue continuous learning, entrepreneurship, and innovation while maintaining digital safety, mental well-being, and social responsibility. Faculty members were encouraged to enhance their knowledge of emerging technologies through continuous capacity building and to guide students in pursuing research and innovation in emerging technological areas.
The celebrations included patriotic cultural performances by students of the College of Fisheries Engineering, Nagapattinam. Dr. P. Padmavathy, Registrar (i/c), TNJFU, welcomed the gathering, and Dr. N. Manimehalai, Dean (i/c), College of Fisheries Engineering, proposed the vote of thanks. University Officers, teaching and non-teaching staff, and students participated in the Independence Day celebrations with patriotic spirit and enthusiasm.
