![Students presenting cultural item while during Award Function at Carmel Convent Higher Secondary School, Kunjwani. Students presenting cultural item while during Award Function at Carmel Convent Higher Secondary School, Kunjwani.](https://cdndailyexcelsior.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/page10-9.jpg)
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU Dec 8: National Conference Provincial President, Devender Singh Rana stressed the crucial need of building consciousness, developing understanding of literature and promoting sports among youngsters, who he described as architects of the nation and the state.
Mr Rana said at the Award Function, organized by Diocese of Jammu Srinagar Education Society to honour the winners of the Diocesan level Inter School Cultural, Literary and Sports Competititons-2017 at Carmel Convent Higher Secondary School, Kunjwani.
Most Rev Ivan Pereira, Bishop of Jammu-Srinagar Diocese and President Diocese of Jammu-Srinagar Education Society was the guest of honour at the function.
Mr Rana also urged the students to participate in extra-curricular activities alongside academics in a big way, saying in the present competitive world the young people must attain versatility that alone can place them in good stead.
The Provincial President complimented the Diocese of Jammu-Srinagar Education Society for expanding reach of quality education in the nook and corner of the State.
Dwelling upon the event, Mr Rana said he was impressed to know the achievements registered by students in the disciplines of literature, sports and cultural activities.
On the occasion, achievers from 23 schools of the Jammu region displayed the mementoes, certificates and medals received for their distinguished performances in various events.
Prominent among others present on the occasion were Rev Father Jose Vadakkel, Vice President, Rev Father Antony Peppin, Chairman, Father Domminee (PRO), Father Chaeko and the Principal of the School.