KISHTWAR, Oct 31: Government Degree College (GDC), Chatroo, celebrated Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory Foundation Day and National Unity Day with great enthusiasm and patriotic spirit on Saturday.
The celebrations commenced with a Run for Unity (Ekta Ki Daud) at 8:30 AM, in which students and staff members actively participated. The participants subsequently took the Unity Pledge, reaffirming their commitment to preserving the unity, integrity and sovereignty of the nation.
On the occasion, participants also remembered the invaluable contributions and efforts of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, whose vision and leadership played a historic role in the national integration of India.
As part of the celebrations, the Department of Political Science, GDC Chatroo, organised an inter-team quiz competition on the theme “Constitutional Values.” Three teams — Sapphire, Saffron and Chandrabhaga — participated in the competition. Team Sapphire secured the first position.
The quiz competition was coordinated by Assistant Professor Ram Krishan, Head of the Department of Political Science.
Faculty members present on the occasion included Dr. Tariq Hussain, Dr. Mussarat Mushtaq Mattoo, Dr. Vikram Rathore, Assistant Professor Chander Parkash, Assistant Professor Sunil Kumar and Dr. Ajay Kumar.
The entire programme was organised under the direction and guidance of Associate Professor Umer Din Rather, Principal, Government Degree College Chatroo.
The programme concluded with a formal vote of thanks delivered by Assistant Professor Ram Krishan.
The celebration reflected the spirit of national unity, constitutional values and the importance of fostering patriotism and national integration among students.