National Youth Day is celebrated every year on 12th of January on the occasion of the birthday of Swami Vivekhanada who believed in Youth. This year the University celebrated this youth day with a rally on environmental awareness during Bogi. Our Vice Chancellor Dr. Vijayakumar spoke about youth and Constitutional duties. Vice Chancellor flagged off the rally in the presence of Director, School of Excellence in Law.
On the 12th day of January 2011, students of School of Excellence in Law belonging to the NSS and NCC Unit of The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai assembled at 7.00 a.m. in the university campus for the National Youth Day rally. The rally was flagged off by the Hon’ble. Vice-Chancellor Dr.VijayaKumar at 7.30 a.m. after his key note address. While addressing the students the Hon’ble vice-chancellor said “Youth are the most powerful source who is going to decide the future India. India will be the one of the most developed nations comprising of the largest working population (Youths) by 2050”.
He called this status as Demographic Advantage. He indeed felt happy and proud for celebrating National Youth Day in the University. He quoted the fundamental duties as enshrined in Article 51A of the Indian Constitution, which are required to be followed by the Indian Youth. He asked the students to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women.
He insisted upon the fundamental duties to follow universal brotherhood. He further added “Brotherhood is explained as fraternity in the Preamble of the Constitution. He emphasized on youth’s responsibility towards the development of the nation without being careless and self minded, as an individual at both home and working places as well. He also quoted Justice Learned Hand “let us fight for liberty and not move towards license”. He thanked the NSS and NCC Programme officers and wished all students for the grand success of the rally.
The Director of school of excellence in law Dr.M.S.Soundarapandian addressed the students that “He still feels as a youth as he is in teaching line with students for the past 22 years.” Then the rally was flagged off by the Vice-Chancellor.On behalf of the students Bramma and Bharathi marched in front bearing the university banner. The rally began in the university campus and reached its destination-M.K.Gandhi statue at 9 am. There the rally came to an end successfully and was ended by Prof. Elumalai, who sponsored cool drinks and water to the rally participants. He also spoke among the students. He said “Swami Vivekananda worked hard as a youth for the people’s welfare and he died as a youth in his 32nd age.” Vivekananda’s birthday was declared as National youth Day. He also added that “The Ministry of Human Resource and Development conducts speech competition for youth (between 17-30) on this day every year, He also won in such a competition few years back”. 
During the rally plug arts carrying slogans on environmental awareness and pollution control was carried by the students. The slogans were like “Go Green”, “avoid plastic burning”, etc. The students also recited the slogans during the rally. The rally totally covered 4.6 kms. The NSS University coordinator Mr.R.Srinivasan was also present and wished the students. The event was organized by Mr.P.Sakthivel , NSS programme officer and Prof. D. Jaishankar,of NCC unit of School of excellence in law. The Tamilnadu police department gave protection during the rally.
India is a land whose primary occupation is agriculture. Changes in season thus play a very important role for Indian farmers. Pongal is the harvest festival of Tamil Nadu. Pongal is also celebrated as a thanksgiving festival for various Hindu deities. The festivities begin with `Bhogi' and the first day is considered to be a prelude to the celebrations that follow. `Bhogi' is observed as a thanksgiving occasion to Lord `Indra', the God of Heavens. The next day is the `Pongal' day, which is celebrated to pay respects to `Surya', the Sun God. It is the day of a new beginning and makes people go for joyful celebrations. As a mark of respect to the cattle, the farmer's best friends, the third day of Pongal festival is celebrated as `Maattu Pongal'. `Kaanum Pongal' marks the end of the four-day celebrations. 
