Educational institutions celebrate Gandhi Jayanti

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 1: Various educational institutions celebrated Gandhi Jayanti with fervour and gaiety.
NSS Unit of Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar celebrated International World Yoga Day here today. A symposium and a quiz competition on life and works of Mahatma Gandhi was organized. Principal of College, Dr Kiran Bakshi, who was chief guest, threw light on the importance of the day. Earlier, Dr Ashaq Malik, NSS Program Officer, presented the welcome address.
GCW Parade celebrated International Day of the Non-Violence by organizing a literary and cultural programme. Principal Dr Renu Goswami, faculty and students of the college paid floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. Prof BB Anand from Department of Political Science, GCW Parade delivered a lecture on the topic “Gandhi’s critique of Western Civilization”, which was followed by a seminar on the topic “Relevance of Mahatma Gandhi in Contemporary Times”. The seminar was followed by a cultural programme.
GDC Akhnoor celebrated international day of Non-Violence on eve of Gandhi Jayanti. On the occasion, several programmes were conducted including symposium, slogan writing and chart making etc. A peace rally from college to Akhnoor city was also organized. Principal Prof SP Sharma was the chief guest.
GDC Samba celebrated Gandhi Jayanti and National Voluntary Blood Donation Day. A poster making competition was organized on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Romesh Chander, Principal, highlighted the importance of blood donation and Gandhi Jayanti.
Government Degree College, Ramnagar celebrated International Day for Non Violence. Principal of the College Prof Tara Nath was the chief guest. The programme started with lecture on Mahatma Gandhi and non violence by Programme officer Prof Kewal Kumar. The chief guest along with Prof Brinder Chib, Prof Satish Kumar, Dr Pankaj Sharma and other staff members flagged off the rally from the College towards Ramnagar town.
GDC Doda celebrated the International Day of Non-Violence. On the occasion a symposium was organized, in which Gazi, Mussarat and Umar were adjudged first, second and third respectively. Principal Dr RK Raina was the chief guest.
GDC Paloura celebrated Gandhi Jayanti. Floral Tributes were paid to Gandhi Ji by the Principal and staff members. On the occasion bhajans, patriotic songs and symposium on “Gandhian Philosophy of Non- violence and Satayagraha” were held. Principal Prof Rita Bhagat urged the students to follow the footprints and teachings of Gandhi Ji.
Government Polytechnic Kathua organized a function to commemorate the 146th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The chief guest of the function was Er Arun Bangotra, Principal, who impressed upon the students to adopt the Philosophy advocated by Gandhi Ji in their day today lives. On the occasion a debate competition was also held on the topic “Relevance of Gandhian Philosophy in the Present Era”. In the competition, Dheeraj Kumar, Jasbeer Singh Choudhary and Sunil Angral were adjudged first, second and third respectively.
Government Degree College Poonch celebrated International day of Non-Violence and National Voluntary Blood Donation day. A symposium on the topic ‘Relevance of Gandhian Philosophy of Truth and Nonviolence In the Modern World’ was organized and an extension lecture was delivered by Dr Ravinder Singh, Surgeon Specialist, District Hospital Poonch. Prof Khadam Hussein , NSS program Officer, Dr Shamim Ahmad Banday, Prof MH Shah, Coordinator IQAC and other faculty members were also present. The students presented their papers regarding the topic of the symposium. The vote of thanks was extended by Dr Aurangzeb Anjum.
Government College of Education, Jammu celebrated Gandhi Jayanti. A series of events were organized including photo exhibition and symposium. Principal Prof Kaushal Samotra, staff members and students were present on the occasion.
NSS Unit of Government Degree College, Bishnah organized a seminar to celebrate Gandhi Jayanti. 15 volunteers participated in the programme under the supervision of Prof Archana Bakshi, senior faculty member of the Institution. A community song was sung by NSS volunteers. Naresh and Tania recited a self composed poem.
To commemorate International Day of Non-Violence, Government College for Women, Kathua organized a symposium on the topic “Relevance of Gandhian Principles in contemporary world”. The function was presided over by Principal Dr Satinder Singh. A cultural programme including poem recitation and a skit was also presented by the students.
NSS Unit of Government Degree College, Basohli celebrated International Day of Non-Violence and Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary. A seminar on the topic “Gandhi’s vision: Clean Mind Clean Body and Clean Surrounding” was organized wherein fifteen volunteers participated in the seminar. Around 100 volunteers participated in the cleanliness drive.
NSS units of Government Degree College Kathua organized a slogan writing competition on the theme ‘Relevance of Non-Violence’ and a symposium on the topic ‘Need of Non-Violence and Peace in Present Times” to commemorate International Day of Non-Violence. Dr BL Gupta, Principal of the college was the chief guest, who while speaking threw light on the importance of the day.
To commemorate Gandhi Jayanti, the students of Mechanical Engineering and Computer Engineering and IT of Yogananda College of Engineering & Technology (YCET) visited Mother Teresa Home in Jammu. Essential commodities of daily use were distributed among the inmates of the home. Dr Seema Narain, Director, YCET, exhorted upon the future technocrats to follow the path of truth and non violence and help to build an equitable society.
Vinayak Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Sciences, Kunjwani celebrated Gandhi Jyanti. A cleanliness drive was organised on the occasion. Chairman of the Institute Amardeep Singh, Managing Director Dr Rakesh Zutshi and Gurveen Kour, Co-ordinator were also present. A debate session on cleanliness and Swachh Bharat Programme was also organized.
Gandhi Jayanti was celebrated at KC International School. Principal, Maya Mishra and Headmistress Kesar Patel threw light on the importance of the day. Singing of bhajans, dandi march, poem recitation, story narration, antakshari competition and fashion show were also organized.
Model Academy organized a number of events to commemorate Gandhi Jayanti including special assembly, bhajans by choir group of the school and inter house symposium on the topic, “Swachh Bharat”. Karuna Bajaj, noted social activist and President, Gandhi Samark Nidhi was the chief guest, whileas Rupa Gupta, Management Representative, Dr Chitra Mishra, Principal, Ruchika Gupta, Project Director, Usha Gadoo Vice Principal, Manjari Sehgal, Manager Academics and Manju Vali, Convener, Co-Curricular Committee were also present. Dr Arun K Gupta, Chairman, MIER urged the students to work hard and dedicate themselves not only to achieve their personal goals in life but also to work for the betterment of the country.
Gandhi Jayanti was celebrated at KC Gurukul Public School in a special assembly organized by the students of the school. The programme kicked off with a skit by the senior students depicting the life and teachings of Gandhi Ji. Speeches, dances, songs, quotes and slogans by the junior students were the other main highlights of the programme. Chairman and Academic Director of the institution were also present.
Gandhi Jayanti was celebrated in SOS Hermann Gmeiner School. Floral tributes were paid to Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bhadur Shastri during morning assembly. Children delivered speeches and sung patriotic songs. Kindergarten wing of the school celebrated the occasion by singing songs. A documentary on life of Mahatma Gandhi was shown to the participants. Principal RK Dhar was also present.
Sanatan Dharam Higher Secondary Kanya Vidyalaya, Jullakha Mohalla, celebrated birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shatri. President Suresh Sharma, secretary ML Vidyarthi, treasurer Kuldeep Anand, Sat Pal Singh Rathore, Kuldeep Sharma, Vikas Nagar, member along with children garlanded the portrait of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri. Children presented various programmes.
Gandhi Jayanti was celebrated at Dogra Higher Secondary School, Shastri Nagar. MD of the institution Gambhir Dev Singh Charak, Principal Devinder Kour and Vice Principal Nirmal Koul threw light on the importance of the day. Children recited poems.
JK Montessorie Senior Secondary School and its affiliated unit JK Little Millennium International School celebrated Gandhi Jayanti. Managing Director, Sanjeev Gupta, Director Academics Rajni Gupta, Vice Principal Geeta Dixit and Co-ordinator Vandana Gupta were present on the occasion. Children presented variety of cultural programmes.
SM Shishu Niketan Higher Secondary School, Anand Nagar, Patta Bohri celebrated Gandhi Jayanti. Managing Director Parneesh Mahajan, Liaison Officer Harvinder Singh Sihotra, Principal Manikarnika Bhasin, Co-ordinator Kawaljeet Kour and staff members were present on the occasion. Students delivered speech related to Gandhi Jayanti.
Vishwa Bharati Public Higher Secondary School, Akalpur Morh celebrated Gandhi Jayanti. A special morning assembly was organized for speeches on Mahatma Gandhi and his contribution for the Independence of the Nation. Some cultural items and patriotic songs were also presented by the students on the stage. Principal Prof Annapurna Koul highlighted the precious contribution of Mahatma Gandhi in the field of education.
To commemorate Gandhi Jayanti, a programme was organized at SDMP Higher Secondary School, Karwanda Bhalwal. Children enlightened the gathering with the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. School Principal and the Administrator also threw light on the life of Mahatma Gandhi.
Gandhi Jayanti was celebrated at Luthra Public School, Talab Tillo and Shemrock Angels. Debates, symposium, quiz competition besides social and cultural programmers were performed by the students. Principal Sanjeev Luthra highlighted the importance of the day.
A colorful programme was organized in Government ML Higher Secondary School (Boys), Udhampur on Gandhi Jaanti. Pawan Kumar Gupta, Minister of State for Finance and IT was the chief guest whereas Bhishan Singh, Chief Education Officer presided over the function and Executive Engineer PWD, Udhampur was the guest of honour. Sunil Sharma, Principal of the Institution presented the welcome address. Students presented colorful cultural programmes and skits based on the life of Mahatam Gandhi. A new principal office was also inaugurated by Pawan Gupta.
Government Higher Secondary School, Smailpur celebrated Gandhi Jayanti. PL Thapa, Principal threw light on the life and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri. Favorite Bhajans of Mahatma Gandhi were sung by staff members and students. Later, a rally was flagged off by SDM Vijaypur, Rajneesh Gupta in which students participated with great enthusiasm.
Gandhi Jayanti was celebrated at Government Higher Secondary School, Sohal, Akhnoor. Students threw light on the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. Principal and few staff members also spoke on the occasion and highlighted the importance of the day.
Sai Shyam Public School celebrated Gandhi Jayanti. Chairman of the Sai Shyam Educational Society CL Tickoo was chief guest. Students participated in debates, qawalis and national patriotic songs. Incharge Principal of Sai Shyam Public School Anita Raina was also present.
Jammu Sanskriti School celebrated Gandhi Jayanti and birth anniversary of Lal Bhadur Shastri. A special assembly was organized, wherein floral tributes were paid to Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bhadhur Shastri by Principal-cum-Vice Chairperson Rohini Aima, co-ordinators and students. The students also presented variety of cultural programmes.
RM Public School organised special assembly to celebrate Gandhi Jayanti. Students performed number of bhajans. Teachers Rajani Choudhary and Gagandeep Kour threw light on the life of Gandhi ji. Trustee of RM Public School Rita Mengi, Principal Ravinder Kour, Co ordinators Arti Rajput, Meenakshi Pathania and Pooja Padwal, staff members and students were present on the occasion. The function ended with a cleanliness drive campaign.
Rich Harvest School, Bari Brahmana celebrated Gandhi Jayanti. Floral tributes were paid to Mahatma Gandhi in the assembly. Students of class 7th enthralled the audience with their melodious voice by singing Gandhi Ji’s favourite song ‘ Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram’. Principal Anita Bhatia was also present on the occasion.
The branches of May Fair Schools celebrated Gandhi Jayanti at Chand Nagar and Janipur. Students of senior classes raised slogans to aware people of locality about “Swachh Bharat”. Chairman, Vijay Basur, Director Abhey Basur, Principal Ranjeet Kour and staff members were also present.
Spring Blossom’s Public High Schools at Bakshi Nagar and Lakkar Mandi celebrated Gandhi Jayanti. Students presented speeches on the life and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. Principal Divya threw light on the importance of the day.
Euro Care Pre School, Trikuta Nagar celebrated Gandhi Jayanti. The chief guest on the occasion was Sugandha Mahajan, DySP Jammu, Harmeet Kour was guest of honour, whileas Supitra Gupta, Chairperson of school was also present. The children presented cultural items. In the end, Ritu Beri, Principal presented vote of thanks.
KIDZEE celebrated Gandhi Jayanti at its branches in Anand Nagar Bohri, Gandhi Nagar, Channi Himmat and Talab Tillo. The function started with the special assembly in which teachers gave demonstration regarding the occasion. Students also delivered speech related to Gandhi Jayanti.
The students of Mother’s Pride and Joy Pre-Primary School celebrated Gandhi Jayanti by organizing a rally at Bahu Plaza Park. The rally was flagged off by Dr Chand Trehan, eminent child psychologist in presence of Pardeep Dutta, J&K Bureau Chief, Times Now TV Channel, Rajeev Khurana , Director of the school and Mona Khurana, Principal. The children carrying pla-cards participated in the rally and also enacted Mahatma Gandhi’s three monkeys act.
Flower Kids Nursery School, Talab Tillo celebrated Gandhi Jayanti. Keshav Chopra District General Secretary BJYM was the chief quest. The tiny toddlers attired as Gandhi Ji. Children presented various programme on the life and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi and sung various songs, followed by recitation of poems by the toddlers. Principal Vijay Lakshmi was also present. Later, prizes were distributed among the participants.
To commemorate Gandhi Jayanti and one year of Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan, the students of Doon International School took out a rally, in which students participated with enthusiasm. The students also presented a nukkad natak ‘Tan Man Swachh Toh Bharat Swachh’. The rally was flagged off by Yudhvir Sethi, senior BJP leader. Principal Vikesh Kaur and staff members were also present on the occasion.
Lord Mahavira Playway School celebrated Gandhi Jayanti. The children were attired in colourful dresses. Principal Madhu Sharma threw light on the importance of the day.
KIDZEE, Paloura celebrated Gandhi Jayanti. The children depicted the three mantras of Gandhi Ji. Teachers made students aware about the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi.
Gandhi Jayanti and birth anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri were celebrated at Dewan Devi Playway School, Rajpura. The tender buds acknowledged the contribution of Mahatma Gandhi. Cultural items were presented by the students. Principal of the school advised the students to become good citizens.
Yuva Sewa Sangh, J&K inspired by Sant Shri Asharam Bapu will organize drugs, liquor and smoking de-addiction programme tomorrow. The main objective of this programme will be to aware the people about the ill-effects of drugs. Shiv Sharma, President, Yuva Sangh said that an exhibition will be installed at Jewel Chowk which will be free of cost for everyone in which the bad effects of addiction on health, mind and society will be shown. A rally will also be organized which will start from Sant Asharam Bapu Ashram, Bhagwati Nagar. A commitment letter will also be filled by the people to shun bad habit. Signature campaign will also be carried out at Jewel Chowk, Parade, Vikram Chowk, Satwari Chowk, Gole Market Gandhi Nagar, and BSF Paloura.

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