Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 21: Shri Ram Chandra Mission, Jammu Centre organized a Prize Distribution Function at its Jammu Ashram to felicitate students who had participated in the All India Essay Writing Event – 2015 and bagged 1st, 2nd, and 3rd positions in both Hindi and English languages in category 1 (classes 9 to 12) and category2 (UG AND PG) in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir zone.
Shishir Mishra, Director General Police Coordination (J&K) was the chief guest on the occasion and the function was presided over by Surender Sharma, Zonal Coordinator (Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir), while Awadesh Kumar Singh (DGM, State Bank of India) was the guest of honour.
The function started with welcome address by Yuri Handoo. A session on technique of relaxation and heartful meditation was conducted by Sister Vandana. Students who were awarded Gold, Silver and Bronze medals in category 2 in English language for graduate and postgraduate classes included Pooja Sharma MD-2nd year (Jammu Institute Of Ayurved and Research), Pragya Mahajan- M Tech-3rd Sem (Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University), and Deepika Bhagat, PG English Deptt. 1 sem.(SMVDU) whereas in the Hindi section, Akhilesh Sharma B.Tech 3rd year (SMVDU), Ankush Sharma, B. Sc. 3rd, (G.G. M. Science College)and Deepika Sharma 3rd Sem (Govt Degree College Kullu) respectively.
The contestants who have bagged Gold, Silver and Bronze medals in English and Hindi sections in category 1, were- Aakankshi Padha, 12th class (Sacred Heart School, Dalhousie), Panini Sharma, 9th class (Jodhmal Public School) and Simran Koul, 10th, (SOS Hermann Gmeiner School Jammu) for English and Arya Razdan 10th (Delhi Public School), Avni Saini, 10th (Heritage School) and Aakriti Sharma, 10th class (Heritage School) respectively.
The institutions whose students were awarded Certificates of Merit ( two top essays from each of the participating institutions) included MIER college, Govt. College for women, Jammu College of Physiotherapy, GGM Science College, Govt. Degree College, Ploura, Commerce College, Govt. Degree college, Kullu. Hindi Deptt. University of Jammu, JK Montesorrie, Army Goodwill Public School, Luthra Public School, BSF Sr. Sec. School, GGHS School Mubark Mandi,St. Xavier Convent, Green Model Academy, GHS School, Nagrota, Army Public School, Dalhousie Public School, Hill Top Public School Dalhousie. The participants also shared their views about inner life and experiences in the essay writing.
Zonal Co-ordinator, Himac-hal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Surinder Sharma threw light on topics of the event.
The event was organized by SRCM in partnership with United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) for India and Bhutan with active involvement and support of various institutions.
The chief guest in his address appreciated the effort of SRCM for holding the event.
The function concluded with a vote of thanks presented by Adarsh Sharma, coordinator of the event.
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