Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 14: Heritage and Tourism Club and UTSAAH, University of Jammu organized a ‘Karigari Pratiyogita’ under the aegis of Duggar Darpan, here today.
The event saw the participation of various students and scholars of University of Jammu, wherein the chief guest of the event was Megha Boagia, Deputy Director (planning) Directorate of Handloom and Handicraft.
The chief guest appreciated the efforts of students in depicting the culture of Jammu by decorating the traditional ‘Chajj’ and ‘Binnas’ that can be sold as souvenirs and emphasized upon the role of such events in promoting entrepreneurial spirits amongst the youth of the region.
Earlier, Prof Satnam Kour, convener UTSAAH said that the event has been conceptualized to promote, preserve and popularize the rich cultural heritage of the region. She informed that under the leadership of Vice chancellor, Prof Umesh Rai, the Club Clusters aims to provide a platform to the students to express their creativity across various aspects.
Prof. Deepak Raj Gupta, Director, SHTM, in his remarks stressed upon the active involvement of our youth in cultural events as they are the real torchbearers of the country’s growth and development. The event was coordinated by Dr. Suvidha Khanna, coordinator Heritage and Tourism Club, University of Jammu.
The competition was judged by Sanchita Pradhan Khajuria, Director, Shilpkari Bazaar, Prof. Parmeshwari Sharma and Sumit Sharma.
The first prize winners were Aditi Samnotra, Kavneet Kour and Kanishka Kapoor, while 2nd prizes were won by Ananta Singh, Divyansh Mahajan and Arjun Bhalla and the 3rd prizes were secured by Ashmit Jandiyal, Ayushi Sharma and Komal Aggarwal.
Anil Gupta, Associate Dean (DSW), Dr Garima Gupta Associate Dean (DSW), Dr Sadaf Shah, Dr Chinmayae and others were present during the event. A formal vote of thanks was presented by Dr. Poonam Sharma.
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