Manipal Academy of Higher Education celebrated 77^th Independence day on 15 August, 2023. Manipal School of Life Sciences, Manipal hosted the event. Students of Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences took part in the celebration. 15 student contingents of MCOPS was led by Ms Sania Das. The Heads of constituent Institutions, HODs, faculties, guests, students and parents assembled at the venue by 8:50 AM. The event began with opening remarks by Master of ceremony Mr Sandeep Mallya, and welcome address by Dr Satish Rao B S, Director, MSLS, Manipal, followed by Hoisting of National Flag by Chief Guest, Dr H S Ballal, Pro Chancellor, MAHE, while National Anthem was recited. This was followed by Independence Day Parade by the student contingents, message by Lt Gen (Dr) M D Venkatesh, Vice Chancellor, MAHE, Manipal and vote of thanks by Dr Padmalatha S Rai, Associate Director (Academics) MSLS, Manipal. Finally, results of the Independence Day parade was announced and the awards and certificates for participants were distributed. The event concluded with distribution of sweets.