Port Blair, Jan 27: As a part of nationwide celebrations of 71st Republic Day, Officers and staff members of Clinical Research Unit (Homoeopathy)  [CRU(H)], Port Blair observed the day with full fervor and spirit on 26th January 2020. The celebrations commemorated with unfurling of national flag by the Officer In-Charge, Dr.  Uttam Singh,  Research Officer (H), Scientist-1 followed by the National Anthem. Dr. Jiji Paul, Junior Research Fellow (JRF) delivered a speech on the commencement and significance of Republic Day. He shared his views about the future initiatives to be looked upon to make India a well developed country and not to forget the sacrifices of our freedom fighters. Staff members recited Poems and shared their thoughts on the day. The programme concluded with a motivational speech from the Officer –In –Charge encouraging all members to realize their responsibilities and fundamental duties and to stand united for the development and progress of the nation. Clinical Research Unit (H) operates under Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH), Ministry of AYUSH.