Wednesday | Jun 04 2025 | 02:23:27 PM
New Delhi, May 22
The Rustamji Institute of Technology, operated by the Border Security Force (BSF), observed the birth anniversary of its founder, Padma Vibhushan Late K.F. Rustamji, as Founder’s Day with a series of commemorative events.
The celebrations began with a Tri-colour Rally early in the morning, featuring enthusiastic participation from students and faculty members. The rally commenced from the institute campus and culminated at the Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium within the BSF Academy at Tekanpur. Various BSF units stationed at the academy also joined the event.
The rally was flagged off by Dr. Shamsher Singh, IPS, Additional Director General and Director of the BSF Academy. Notable attendees included Cyrus Rustamji, son of Late K.F. Rustamji; R.K. Choudhary, retired Inspector General; Arvind Saxena, IPS, IG, Gwalior Range; along with other senior officers and BSF personnel.
All units along the route extended a warm welcome to the rally participants. A special tribute was paid to BSF personnel who were martyred during Operation Sindoor, marking a solemn moment in the day’s proceedings.
Following the rally, a formal function was held at the Kautilya Auditorium, where Dr. Shamsher Singh paid floral tribute to the founder and addressed the gathering. He encouraged students to pursue innovation and take inspiration from the exemplary life of Shri Rustamji.
Cyrus Rustamji, invited as the Chief Guest, reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to supporting the Rustamji Institute in all its initiatives. He was accompanied by Shri R.K. Choudhary, retired IG.
Later, Cyrus Rustamji visited the institute, engaging in meaningful discussions with both students and faculty about academic and institutional development.
He also expressed confidence that under the capable leadership of A.K. Arya, DIG and Chief Administrator, and Commandant Manish Chandra, Principal, the institute would continue to scale new heights of excellence.
