Interview with Akash Kumar

                                    THE INTERVIEW

Question:  What importance do you think Independence Day holds in our lives?

Akash Kumar : It is important for all Indians to think and pay respect to those who died for our country. There are virtually many reasons and ways of celebrating Independence Day. Varieties of camps, promotions and cultural programs are organized in our college. This year, students participated with complete vigor and vibrance.

Question: A lot of people in India make public holidays like that of Independence Day’s as their personal one. How do you feel about this?

Akash Kumar Sir Well, it solely depends on their mentality. Patriotism cannot be forced and should come from within. The youths of this nation should realize the importance of breathing in a free country. We have access to numerous of rights. We can vote. We play an important role in the policy making.

Question: How do you, as a student of IIITM Gwalior , contribute to the society?

Akash Kumar : We have various clubs in our college like the ROTARACT CLUB whose aim is to work for betterment of the society. Under this club, we organize various programmes like Blood  Donation Camp and Clothes Donation Camp; the former one is being organized in our college today itself.

Question: Does a person really feel weak after donating blood or is it another example of their heedlessness?

Akash Kumar : Again, it depends on the mentality. However, one should keep in mind that it takes only a day or two to replenish the fluid volume in the body and three months for the regeneration of red cells to donate more blood. A healthy person can donate blood four times a year with a minimum a 3 months’ gap between each blood donation. 

Question: Do you have any advice for the youths of this country? How can they make a significant contribution in the society?

Akash Kumar : They should inculcate the value of self discipline amongst themselves. Implement the values in yourself before preaching others. Take small steps at a time. You will surely see the change.

Team of the Interview

Interviewers- Sharad Mishra, Prakhar Kapoor

Photographer- Pawan Praneeth

Videographer- Jalaj Varshney

Documenter- Divya