MIET Literary Club inaugurated to preserve heritage

Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 23: The Literary Club of the Model Institute of Engineering and Technology was today formally inaugurated at its Kot Bhalwal Campus. Prof Lalit Magotra, former Dean and Professor, University of Jammu and literary luminary was the chief guest on the occasion, while Dr Arun K Gupta, Chairman MIER Group was the guest of honour.
The Literary Club which is the first of its kind in the region has been setup through a student initiative with an ambitious vision of promoting creativity and imagination among the students leading to holistic development. Other dignitaries present on the occasion were Prof Ankur Gupta, Joint Director, MIER Group, Prof S K Sharma, Principal, MIET and Prof GS Sambyal, Senior Professor MIET and former Registrar, University of Jammu.
On this occasion, several literary events including poetry writing, painting, debating, quizzing and short-story writing were organized in which over 100 students participated.
Prof SK Sharma, Principal MIET presented welcome address.
Dr Arun K Gupta described Literature as a great source of insights into the finer aspects of culture and humanity.
Chief guest, Prof Lalit Magotra encouraged the students to develop interest for literature, art and culture.
Prof Ankur Gupta presented the roadmap of the Club.
The student conveners of the Literary Club, Bushra Hasan, Deepika Pandita and Rishabh Magotra were felicitated on the occasion.