RAMNAGAR, Aug 8: Government Degree College (GDC) Ramnagar organised the valedictory function of its week-long Independence Day celebrations, featuring a symposium on “Role of Youth in Viksit Bharat” followed by a felicitation ceremony for the winners of various activities held during the celebrations under the patronage of the worthy Principal, Prof. Daljeet Singh Manhas.
The programme began with a welcome address by Prof. Ritika Mahajan, Convenor, Debate and Symposium Committee and NSS Programme Officer.
The symposium witnessed enthusiastic participation, with 10 students presenting their views on the role of young people in shaping a developed and self-reliant India.
The presentations were evaluated by Prof. Manmohan Singh, Prof. Anice Ahmed and Prof. Romesh Kumar. After a keenly contested competition, Indrakshi Sharma secured the first position, Bhumika Bandral stood second, while Joginder Paul bagged the third position.
Addressing the gathering, Principal Prof. Daljeet Singh Manhas appreciated the enthusiasm and active participation of students throughout the week-long celebrations.
He said that the youth have a crucial role to play in realising the vision of Viksit Bharat, as their ideas, skills, creativity and sense of responsibility will shape the country’s future.
He encouraged students to develop a strong sense of patriotism, social responsibility and commitment towards nation-building, while also appreciating the faculty members and organising committees for conducting the activities successfully.
The symposium was followed by a felicitation ceremony, during which the winners of the symposium as well as the winners of various activities organised earlier as part of the Independence Day celebrations were felicitated. The ceremony acknowledged the students’ active participation, talent and spirit of patriotism displayed throughout the celebrations.
The programme was organised by the Debate and Symposium Committee in collaboration with the NSS Unit, comprising Prof. Ritika Mahajan (Convenor, Debate and Symposium Committee & NSS Programme Officer), Dr. Sunil Kumar, Prof. Anice Ahmed, Prof. Sanjay Malhotra and Prof. Tanmeet Kour. Their collective efforts ensured the smooth and successful conduct of the programme.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks presented by Dr. Sunil Kumar, who expressed gratitude to the Principal, judges, participants, faculty members and the organising team for their valuable contribution to the successful conduct of the event.