KISHTWAR, Oct 31: Jammu and Kashmir Police, in collaboration with Government Degree College (GDC) Kishtwar, organised a symposium on the theme “Role of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Uniting the Nation” to highlight his contribution to national integration and unity.
The programme was organised under the supervision of SSP Kishtwar Sunny Gupta, IPS, and conducted under the supervision of Dr. Tabassum Saleem.
District Development Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma, JKAS, attended as the chief guest, while Principal GDC Kishtwar Prof. L. R. Badyal was the guest of honour.
Among the prominent dignitaries present were ACR Kishtwar Idrees Lone, JKAS, Additional Superintendent of Police Mohd. Shafiq, JKPS, and SP Operations Kishtwar Nisar Ahmed Khawaja, besides faculty members of the college.
Ten students participated in the symposium and delivered speeches highlighting Sardar Patel’s political vision, administrative leadership and significant role in integrating princely states after Independence. The speakers also emphasised the importance of patriotism, unity in diversity and collective responsibility in strengthening the nation.
The presentations were evaluated by a panel comprising Dr. Tabassum Saleem, Prof. Sonika Sen and Dr. S. M. Usman on the basis of content, expression, historical understanding and overall delivery.
Bhavika Sharma secured the first position, followed by Toufeeq Malik in second place and Garima Thakur in third. The winners were awarded cash prizes, while other participants received certificates of participation.
The speakers stressed the importance of familiarising young generations with India’s history and the ideals of national unity and integrity.
The programme concluded with a message of strengthening national integration and promoting civic awareness, reflecting the joint efforts of J&K Police and GDC Kishtwar to encourage patriotism and responsible citizenship among students.