RAMNAGAR, Aug 12: The Red Ribbon Club, in association with the J&K AIDS Control Society, Jammu, organised a symposium on the theme “Our Planet, Our Future” to celebrate International Youth Day 2026 at Government Degree College Ramnagar. The programme was organised under the patronage of Principal Prof. Daljeet Singh Manhas.
The event commenced with a welcome address by Prof. Ritika Mahajan, Convenor, Red Ribbon Club, who highlighted the significance of International Youth Day and emphasised the crucial role of young people in promoting environmental sustainability and building a better future.
A total of 10 participants took part in the symposium and presented their views on the theme, reflecting on environmental challenges, sustainable development and the responsibility of youth towards protecting the planet.
The participants were adjudged by Prof. Anice Ahmed, Prof. Romesh Kumar and Sonia Saini. Veenakshi secured the first position, Mansi Sharma stood second, while Anjali Sharma secured the third position.
The keynote address was delivered by Acting Principal Dr. Pankaj Sharma, who appreciated the efforts of the organisers and encouraged students to adopt environmentally responsible practices and actively contribute towards creating a sustainable future.
Veenakshi served as the Stage Secretary and efficiently conducted the proceedings of the event.
The symposium was successfully organised jointly by the Red Ribbon Club and the Debate and Symposium Committee of the college. The organising team comprised Prof. Ritika Mahajan, Convenor, Red Ribbon Club and Debate and Symposium Committee, along with Prof. Sonia Raj, Dr. Sunil Kumar, Dr. Jeevan Kumar, Prof. Anice Ahmed, Prof. Sanjay Malhotra, Prof. Tanmeet Kour and Prof. Romesh Kumar.
The event concluded with a formal vote of thanks delivered by Prof. Anice Ahmed, who expressed gratitude to the college administration, judges, participants, organisers and all those who contributed to the successful conduct of the programme.
The symposium provided a meaningful platform for students to deliberate upon environmental sustainability and reaffirmed the commitment of GDC Ramnagar towards youth engagement, social responsibility and sustainable development.