JAMMU, Aug 4: The competition was organized by the Cultural Committee/Display Your Talent Committee of the college on the theme “Important Events of the Freedom Struggle.”
The event provided students with an opportunity to showcase their creativity and artistic expression while reflecting upon the significant events and personalities associated with India’s struggle for independence.
A large number of students participated enthusiastically in the competition and presented their artistic interpretations of various important events of the freedom movement.
Through their paintings, the participants depicted the courage, sacrifices and determination of the freedom fighters and highlighted the spirit of patriotism and national pride.
The painting competition was judged by Dr. Vandana Khajuria, Head of the Department of English, and Dr. Jatinder Kour, Associate Professor, Department of English, who evaluated the participants on the basis of their creativity, originality, artistic expression and understanding of the theme.
In the competition, Satij Singh Thakur, Semester 3 got first position, Angel Sharma, Semester 3 secured second position and Sumit Basotra and Atul Mandhyal, Semester 5 remained jointly at third place.
Speaking on the occasion, Principal Prof. (Dr.) Romesh Kumar Gupta appreciated the enthusiastic participation of the students and the efforts of the Cultural Committee in organizing the event. He emphasized that such activities provide students with a platform to express their creativity while developing a deeper understanding of the nation’s history and the sacrifices made during the freedom struggle.
The Principal congratulated all the participants and encouraged students to actively participate in co-curricular activities, which contribute to the overall development of their personality and foster values of patriotism, creativity and responsible citizenship.
The event was coordinated by the Cultural Committee/Display Your Talent Committee, comprising Dr. Yasmeen Mughal, Dr. Revika Arora, Dr. Pankaj Mansotra, Dr. Neha Sharma, Dr. Nisha, Prof. Rajesh Bhardwaj, Dr. Asha Sharmhal, Dr. Reetika Rani and Prof. Sheraz Kousser.
The programme concluded with appreciation for all the participating students, judges and committee members for their valuable contributions towards the successful conduct of the competition.
The event was organized under the guidance of Principal Prof. (Dr.) Romesh Kumar Gupta as part of the Independence Day Celebrations–2026 at Government Gandhi Memorial Science College, Jammu.