Jaipur: University Maharaja College celebrated its 182nd foundation day Monday, marking its legacy dating back to 1844. The event recognised the institution’s contributions to education and honoured former principals and student achievers.The event was attended by chairperson of the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE), Ajmer, Hanuman Singh Rathore, MLA from Civil Lines Gopal Sharma and University of Rajasthan vice-chancellor Bhagwati Prasad Saraswat.Sharma highlighted the college’s role in the freedom struggle. He stressed the importance of education in developing independent thinking and responsible citizens. Rathore urged students to develop self-confidence, patriotism and national pride.Saraswat stressed the need to protect teachers’ legitimate rights. He also urged teachers to nurture students’ character and values, describing them as the future of the nation.College principal Sarina Kalia highlighted the institution’s history and achievements of its students in prestigious services, cultural activities and other fields. She also acknowledged faculty members’ research contributions.
