Chandigarh, October 22
Panchanad Sodh Sansthan, Chandigarh, is organising its 33rd Annual Lecture on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 11:30 AM at the NITTTR Auditorium, Sector 26, Chandigarh. The theme of this year’s lecture is “We, the People of India – Our Responsibilities.” The lecture aims to encourage reflection on national consciousness, and the duties and responsibilities of citizens.
Nayab Singh Saini, Chief Minister of Haryana, will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest. The lecture will be delivered by Dr. Sachchidanand Joshi, Member Secretary, Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), New Delhi.
Panchanad Research Institute has consistently endeavoured to promote intellectual inquiry, research, and informed discourse on India’s history, culture, civilisational heritage, and contemporary national concerns. Its Annual Lecture is an important occasion for bringing together scholars, academicians, intellectuals, and citizens to deliberate on issues of enduring national significance.
This is the 33rd Annual Lecture of the Sansthan. This year’s theme highlights the importance of citizens’ responsibilities towards the nation and society, alongside their rights, and seeks to foster a deeper understanding of responsible citizenship.
Prof. Brij Kishore Kuthiala, eminent Educationist, Chairperson and Dr. Jagbir Singh Working President of the Institute, have invited intellectuals, academicians, researchers, and all those interested in matters of national importance to attend the programme and make it a success. They have expressed the hope that the occasion will stimulate meaningful reflection and strengthen public engagement with the responsibilities of citizenship.
