Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 12: Indian Institute of Public Administration, J&K Regional Branch in collaboration with Department of Students Welfare, University of Jammu organized the 15th Annual Veeranna Aivalli Memorial Debate Competition on the topic “In the opinion of the house, Entrepreneurship is the only option for gainful employment”.
A total of 20 teams from various affiliated colleges and University teaching departments participated in the competition.
The team from Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar represented by Sangapriya and Rishika lifted the Veeranna Aivalli Running team trophy. The first prize was won by Swikiriti Mahajan from The Law School, University of Jammu; Sangapriya from Government College for Women, Parade bagged the second prize followed by Nazish Wani from Government Degree College, Doda. The consolation prizes were won by Kunal Saini, GGM Science College, and Binesh Khan, from Jammu College of Physiotherapy.
The programme was attended by members of J&K Police, University and College teachers, members of IIPA and civil society. Swarna Aivalli, Nitish Aivalli and Girish Aivalli with his family were the special guests on the occasion.
K Rajendra Kumar, Director General of Police, J&K was the chief guest on the prize distribution function.
Speaking on the occasion, he said that imparting of training is very important for skill development and that it will go a long way in cementing the socio-economic empowerment of the State. He further talked about the success of Udaan and Umeed schemes that have resulted in several success stories of entrepreneurs. However, he added that developmental strategies and entrepreneurial education is required for eradicating financial insecurities.
In his presidential remarks, BR Sharma, Chief Secretary, J&K Government and Chairman, IIPA, JK Regional branch pointed out that India has a large youth force wanting to be employed and entrepreneurship can solve this problem. Prof. Desh Bandhu Gupta, Dean Academic Affairs, University of Jammu, who was the guest of honour on the function, in his address said that successful entrepreneurs need to have passion; networking and keen observation to identify needs of the public.
Earlier during the day, Prof. Satnam Kaur, Dean Students’ Welfare, University of Jammu and Prof Alka Sharma, Director, Seminars, IIPA J&K Regional Branch also spoke on the occasion.
The adjudicators for the debate competition were Prof. Monica Sethi, Prof. Indu Kilam and Er. P K. Nanda while Dr. Komal Nagar, Joint Director, Seminars, IIPA conducted the proceedings during the day.
Er. JBS Johar, secretary presented the formal vote of thanks.
The Coordinators of the event were Puneet Kaur and Vanshika Jamwal. The debate was anchored by Seharish Javed and Sameeta Rana , while Hemant Magotra was the Time Keeper.
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