Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 24: The Indira Gandhi Govt Dental College (IGGDC) today lifted the 23rd Veeranna Aivalli Memorial Debating Competition Running Team Trophy.
The competition was organised by the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), J&K Regional Branch, in collaboration with the J&K Police and the Department of Students Welfare, University of Jammu.
Anand Jain, ADG, Jammu Zone was the Chief Guest while Prof Anju Bhasin, Dean Academic Affairs, Jammu University and Chairman of IIPA J&K Regional branch & State Election Commissioner, B R Sharma were the Guest of Honour.
Former DGP and Patron IIPA Dr Ashok Bhan presided over the function.
Girish Aivalli, son of the late Veeranna Aivalli also attended the function.
The topic of the debate was “the present Indian entrepreneurial ecosystem is in sync with creating jobs and opportunities for a developed and Atamnirbar Bharat.”
27 teams from various affiliated colleges, University teaching departments, and institutions across the region participated in the competition, showcasing the talent and enthusiasm of the youth.
Speaking on the occasion, Anand Jain, applauded the efforts of Jammu University’s students in exploring entrepreneurial ventures and highlighted the transformative impact of sustainability and innovation within the startup ecosystem.
B R Sharma, spoke about late Aivalli’s humanitarian vision and its alignment with economic growth through entrepreneurship.
He further emphasized the need for policy reforms to sustain innovation and foster growth in India’s startup ecosystem, now the third largest globally.
Dr Ashok Bhan talked about Aivalli’s intellectual brilliance, bravery and commitment to selfless public service.
He made a strong plea for remembering the sacrifices made by the security forces in fighting terrorism in J&K and said that out of over 7000 security forces who laid down their lives in this fight, more than 1700 men were of J&K police.
Girish Aivalli, son of late Aivalli, also spoke on the occasion, adding a personal touch to the memorial debate, which honours the legacy of his late father.
M M Gupta, Director Seminars, IIPA JKRB delivered the welcome address and Prof Alka Sharma, Honorary Secretary IIPA J&K Regional Branch presented the formal vote of thanks.
Prof Anil Gupta, Joint Secretary, IIPA conducted the proceedings in the prize distribution function.
Earlier, Prof Prakash Chand Antahal, Dean Students’ Welfare, JU, declared the Competition open.
K B Jandial, Vice Chairman of IIPA recalled the contributions of late Aivalli and Vikrant Kuthiala, Treasurer delivered the welcome address.
The adjudicators for the event were Prof Indu Kilam, Dr Ashok Gupta and Prof Komal Nagar.
The event was coordinated by Jatin, Sumit Sharma, Kulbhushan and Arif.
The team comprising Bhedika Billowria and Aastha Sharma were adjudged as the winners in the competition.
In the individual category, Shivani from GDC Bishnah bagged the first prize of Rs 7000 and the second Prize of Rs 5000 went to Irtiqa Tariq, Jammu College of Physiotherapy and 3rd prize of Rs 3000 to Harpreet Kaur of Deptt of EVS, Jammu University.
Besides, three consolation prizes were awarded to Brainya Singh of Bharti College of Education, Vatsalya of Deptt of law, JU and Alvin Singh of the Cluster University of Jammu.
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