Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 3: Vishwa Ayurved Parishad (VAP) in collaboration with Government Higher Secondary School, Bahu Fort Jammu today organized a debate contest on the topic “How to remain healthy”.
On this occasion, senior journalist, Sohail Kazmi was the chief guest, whereas Dr. Virender Gupta former deputy director, Ayurved was the guest of honour.
The function was presided over by Dr. Govind Ram Gupta, president VAP, which was started with the lighting of the traditional lamp and welcome address was presented by Dr. Shabir Ahmed Mattoo.
In this contest, 14 students participated including Umey Salma (11th), Kiran Devi (11th) Nancy Verma (12th), Deepika (12th), Madhubala (12th) Anchal Khoker (11th), Vanshika (10th), Kajal Verma (11th), Sohail Wani (9th), Pakeezah (11th), Kewal Singh (11th), Anmol (9th), Azra (11th) and Javed (12th).
Among the participants, Umey Salma, Kiran Devi and Nancy bagged 1st, 2nd and 3rd position respectively.
Kiran Sathu former Assistant Director, Languages Radio Kashmir Jammu, Yasmeen Kouser and Dr. Arun Jandial were the judges for the contest.
Students also presented cultural programme and skits befitting the occasion, prepared under the guidance of Amarjeet Kour of the school.
Among others who spoke on the occasion included, principal of the school R.G. Dogra, Dr. Shabir Ahmad Mattoo, Rajeev Charak and other social activists.
Earlier, Govind Ram in his presidential address briefed the audience about various programmes undertaken during this health awareness fortnight started on Dhanwantri Jayanti.
The function concluded with distribution of prizes and vote of thanks was presented by Seema Kundal, staff secretary of the School.
Trending Now
E-Paper
Follow our WhatsApp channel