Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 20: After a vibrant and spirited showcase of talent, creativity and cultural diversity, two days Multi-Genre Mega Youth Festival “Goonj” concluded at Jammu University, here today.
The valedictory function was graced by Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Jammu and Kashmir, whereas Prof. Dinesh Singh, Vice Chairperson of the Higher Education Council, Government of Jammu and Kashmir and Chancellor of Kumara Mangalam University was the Guest of Honour.
Bhatnagar emphasized the importance of such events in nurturing creativity, talent and cultural exchange among the youth. “This festival has not only showcased the incredible talent present among our youth but has also strengthened the bonds of friendship and camaraderie,” remarked Bhatnagar, adding, “It is a privilege to be part of this event, and there is so much energy emanating from the participants that I am feeling very energized,”
He also visited the stalls put up by the University Teaching Departments, off-site Campuses, Colleges, and Cluster University of Jammu showcasing their Innovative R&D and Best Practices.
Prof. Dinesh Singh expressed his admiration for the event’s success and highlighted the university’s pivotal role in shaping the future of education.
Earlier, Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu-Prof Umesh Rai said that education transcends the confines of classroom walls. “Education’s outcome is only holistic development. I don’t believe in education inside walls,” said Prof Umesh Rai, adding “Sports and cultural activities are the medium to that. All sports include the feeling of teamwork, and if we want to amplify the feeling of teamwork, it can only be done through such activities and projects.”
Meanwhile, in Group Song India, GCW stood first, Cluster University of Jammu second and GDC Kathua third. In Light Vocal solo, Mukesh Kumar, cluster University of Jammu stood first, Chand Kumar, GDC Vijaypur and Sonia Verma, GCW Udhampur stood second and third respectively. In Western singing solo, Vineet Raina, Cluster University of Jammu stood first, Tanoj Kumar, DD&OE stood second and third prize was shared by Rishav from SMVDU and Ritisha Manhas from GCW Parade.
In Group Dance Folk, first prize was clinched by GCW Udhampur, Whereas Cluster University Jammu and GCW Parade stood second and third respectively. In Elocution, Nipun Sharma, DD&OE stood first, whereas Sugandha Gupta, GCW Parade and Aasmi Abrol from MIET stood Second and third prize respectively.
In Poster making, Rashi and Zaigham Salaria from Cluster University Jammu stood first and Second respectively and third prize went to Sohani Rajput, GDCW Kathua. In Rangoli, Ayushi Bhardwaj, Cluster University Jammu stood First whereas Gurleen Kour, GCW, Bhagwati Nagar and Abiyantika Sharma, Dept. of Economics stood Second and Third respectively.
In Photography, Athrav, SMVDU stood First whereas Diwakar Dayal, TBS and Sivansh Bagal, GDC Udhampur stood second and Third respectively.
In Skit, the team of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University stood first, whereas Cluster University Jammu and GCW Udhampur stood Second and Third respectively.
In the Category of Short Film Making using Smartphone, GDC Doda stood First whereas PG Integrated and Udhampur Campus JU stood Second and third respectively. Under Sports, in Football (W), SMVDU Katra stood First whereas GCW Udhampur and PG Dept, University of Jammu stood Second and third respectively. In Kabaddi (M), Cluster University of Jammu stood First whereas PG Dept. University of Jammu and GDC Udhampur stood Second and Third respectively.
In Kho Kho (W), PG Dept. University of Jammu stood First whereas GCW Udhampur and GDC Kathua won Second and Third Prize respectively. In Kho Kho (M), GDC Rajouri stood First whereas PG Dept. University of Jammu and GDC Kathua won Second and Third Prize respectively.
In Volleyball (M), Cluster University of Jammu stood First whereas GDC Ramgarh and SMVDU Katra won Second and Third Prize respectively. In Handball (W), PG. Dept. of University of Jammu stood First whereas GCW Parade and GCW Udhampur stood and Third respectively.
In Basketball (W), First Prize was clinched by PG Dept, University of Jammu and GCW Parade received Second Prize. In Basketball (M), PG Dept University of Jammu stood First whereas GCET Jammu and Cluster University of Jammu stood Second and third respectively. Overall winner trophy was won by PG Dept. University of Jammu whereas the Cluster University of Jammu and SMVDU, Katra were declared as First and Second runners-up. In Best Practices, Under the University Category, Cluster University of Jammu was declared as Best. Under Off Site Campuses Category, Kathua Campus was declared as the Best. Under the affiliated Colleges Category, Government Degree College Samba was declared Best.
Under different Departments of the University Category, TBS, JU was declared first and SHTM stood second and the third prize was shared by the Department of Education and School of Biotechnology. There were two Consolation Prizes under this Category, which were clinched by the Department of Home Science and the Directorate of Distance and Online Education. The Departments who were declared First, Second and Third Prize shall also be awarded a Cash Prize.
Prof. Anju Bhasin, Dean Academic Affairs, Prof. Neelu Rohmetra, Dean Research Studies, Prof. Meena Sharma, Dean Planning and Development, Deans, Directors, Rectors of offsite Campuses, Heads of the teaching departments, Registrar, University of Jammu, senior functionaries of the participating institutions, members of the Civil Society, Officers from Police, faculty members from the University teaching departments, offsite campuses, affiliated colleges, participating Universities, officers, staff and students were present on the occasion.
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