Rotaract Club of Apeejay Stya University Installs New Leadership Team for 2026–27

The Rotaract Club of Apeejay Stya University, Gurugram, organised its Installation Ceremony for the Rotary Year 2026–27 on 28 September 2026. The ceremony brought together university leadership, Rotary Club of Delhi Premier 3011, district Rotaract representatives, faculty members and students to welcome the new team and reaffirm the Club’s commitment to community service and leadership.

The programme commenced with a plantation drive, led by Chief Guest Rtn. Anurag Rathi, President, Rotary Club of Delhi Premier 3011, along with his better-half Rtn. Nandita Rathi and the incoming Rotaract leadership. Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Vijay Vir Singh, Dean of Students Welfare Prof. Sanjay Ahirwal, Faculty In-Charge Dr. Vijay Kumar and other university digni

taries also participated in the drive. The saplings were arranged with the support of the Government Nursery, Office of the Forest Officer, Gurugram Range, Sohna.

The formal ceremony included the ceremonial lamp lighting, National Song, Ganesh Vandana, the Four-Way Test and addresses by university and Rotary leadership. Hon’ble Pro Chancellor Dr. Neha Berlia encouraged the newly installed team, led by Rtr. Philip J. Dolo, to lead with empathy, understand community needs and undertake service initiatives that create meaningful and lasting impact.

Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Vijay Vir Singh congratulated the outgoing and incoming teams and emphasised the importance of giving back to society. He encouraged Rotaractors to focus on key social concerns and make effective use of their privileged access to higher education for community service.

Chief Guest Rtn. Anurag Rathi congratulated the new leadership and appreciated the Club’s initiatives in blood donation and peace promotion. He encouraged the members to follow the Rotary values of service, leadership and collaboration. He also announced an award of ₹50,000 for the vocational services of the Rotaract Club of Apeejay Stya University.

Rtn. Rtr. Archit Bhatia, District Rotaract Representative, appreciated the Club’s work during the previous year and encouraged greater student participation in the Rotaract movement. He also administered the oath and formally installed Rtr. Philip J. Dolo as President for Rotary Year 2026–27.

The new leadership team includes Rtr. Som Sarth, Vice President; Rtr. Dikshita Sarkar, Joint Secretary; Rtr. Rimjhim, Treasurer; Rtr. Aditi Gupta, Joint Treasurer; Rtr. Akol Nyok Den Tol, Sergeant-at-Arms; and Rtr. Himanshu Singh Dhaila, Club Coordinator, along with other directors and office-bearers. New members were also inducted into the Club.

The ceremony concluded with the release of the Club bulletin, a formal vote of thanks, the National Anthem and a group photograph, followed by fellowship and refreshments.