KATRA, Oct 3: The Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) Cell, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) organised a Speech Competition on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.
The programme was organised to commemorate the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and to encourage students to reflect upon the relevance of Gandhian values in contemporary society.
The event provided a platform for students to express their thoughts and perspectives on the enduring relevance of truth, non-violence, self-reliance, social responsibility, and nation- building.
Through their speeches, the participants highlighted various dimensions of Gandhian philosophy and discussed its significance in addressing contemporary social, economic, and developmental challenges. The competition also focused on the role of Gandhian principles in promoting a self-reliant, inclusive, and sustainable India. Participants presented their views with enthusiasm and demonstrated their understanding of the values associated with Mahatma Gandhi philosophy, particularly the importance of individual responsibility, community participation, dignity of labour, and inclusive development.
The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from the students and faculty members. of SMVDU. The participants were appreciated for their confidence, articulation, originality of ideas, and ability to connect Gandhian principles with present-day issues.
The event was organised as part of the UBA Cell’s continuing efforts to promote community engagement, social responsibility, and value-based education among the university community. The programme concluded with appreciation for all the participants for their active involvement and contribution towards making the event meaningful and successful.
Dr. Rajesh Kumar, Coordinator, UBA Cell, along with UBA Cell members Dr. Sunny Kumar Sharma, Dr. Anil Bhardwaj, Dr. Vaibhav Sapkal, and Dr. Amit Kumar Sinha, expressed their appreciation to the participants and all those associated with the successful organisation of the programme.
Dr. Kumar emphasised the importance of creating opportunities for students to engage with the ideas and values of national leaders and to relate them to contemporary issues of development, social responsibility, and nation-building.
The event concluded on a positive note, reaffirming the commitment of the UBA Cell, SMVDU towards promoting the ideals of social responsibility, community participation, self-reliance, and sustainable development.