Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 8: The Display Your Talent-2024, Tawi Zone, organised by the Department of Students Welfare, University of Jammu, concluded today at MIER College of Education.
The chief guest of the valedictory event was Suman Gupta, an eminent artist and winner of the National Academy Award. Prof Prakash Anthal, Dean, Student Welfare, University of Jammu, was the special guest. Prof Monika Chadha, Chairperson Campus Cultural Committee, JU; Prof Sarika Manhas, Co-Chairperson Campus Cultural Committee, JU; Dr Renu Gupta, Chairperson MIER Group of Intuitions; Prof Adit Gupta, Director and Principal MIER College of Education, along with HoDs, teachers, participants, and students attended the valedictory function.
In today’s events, the panel of judges comprised distinguished professionals from various fields. For the classical instrumental and folk instrumental categories, Prof Renu Sehgal, Dr Sanjay Kalotra, and Dr Rajveer Singh served as the judges. The debate event was adjudicated by Prof Ekta Gupta and Dr Vandana. The dance category was overseen by Nitika Aggarwal and Parul Bhateja.
The third day of ‘Display Your Talent-2024’ at MIER College of Education featured music, dance, and literary competitions. In the quiz competition, GDC Akhnoor bagged the first prize, DDE, JU clinched the second prize, and MIER College of Education stood third.
In Classical Solo, Neelakshi Anand of IMFA, bagged the first prize, and Sonia Devi of GCW Parade, clinched the second prize.
In the classical instrumental competition, the first prize was shared by Navraj Singh and Tashi from IMFA while Sobia bagged the second prize, and Rashi of GCW Parade bagged the third prize.
In the Group Dance Folk, the Department of Commerce, JU, won the first prize; GCW, Parade, got the second prize and DDE, JU, clinched the third prize. MIER College of Education received the Certificate of Merit.
The core organising team from MIER College was composed of Prof Nishta Rana, Dr Monika Bajaj, Dr Bharti Tandon, Dr Reeta Dwivedi, Dr Komal Sharma, IQAC team, along with the faculty members of both SoE and SSSH. The valedictory session concluded with a vote of thanks presented by Dr Monika Bajaj.