Uttaranchal University celebrated the birthday of its founder president, Shri Jitender Joshi, as Founder’s Day with the theme ‘Expression of Gratitude’. The event witnessed unprecedented enthusiasm among students, teachers, officers, and employees. As Shri Joshi arrived at the university’s main gate, he was greeted by a large number of students from India and abroad with bouquets and colorful balloons. The students expressed their gratitude by releasing hundreds of balloons in the sky, and a red carpet was laid from the main gate to his office to welcome him.

Upon reaching the office, Shri Joshi was congratulated by the Vice President of the University, Ms Ankita Joshi, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dharam Buddhi, and Pro Vice Chancellor Prof. Rajesh Bahuguna, along with teachers, officers, and employees. Students presented handmade birthday greeting cards and flowers.

A cultural program was organized in the Swami Vivekananda Auditorium, inaugurated by cutting a cake with Mr. Joshi’s family members. Former students, working in the country and abroad, expressed their gratitude for Mr. Joshi’s role in shaping their future through online messages. The program featured poetry recitation, dance, and melodious songs by teachers and students.

In his address, Mr Jitendra Joshi emphasized the satisfaction and respect earned in the field of education, expressing pride in being the medium of building the future of thousands of children and becoming the head of the university family. The program was also addressed by Ms Ankita Joshi, Prof Dharam Buddhi, and Prof Rajesh Bahuguna, and coordinated by Prof Shravan Kumar, Dean Student Welfare.

Notable attendees included Mrs. Anuradha Joshi (Vice President of University Governing Body), Dr. Abhishek Joshi (Executive Director), Dr. Anuj Rana (Registrar), and several distinguished professors and staff members.