JAMMU, Oct 16: Bharat Vikas Parishad (BVP), Tridev Branch, Shastri Nagar, Jammu, organised a National Group Song Competition at Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Satwari, Jammu, on Friday, with the objective of promoting patriotism, nationalism, Indian culture and moral values among students.
The programme commenced with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp and the singing of Vande Mataram. Vandana Gupta, Principal of Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Satwari, was the chief guest. Addressing the gathering, she appreciated Bharat Vikas Parishad for providing students from different schools with a platform to showcase their talent. She emphasised that such competitions help develop patriotism, cultural awareness and a sense of collective responsibility among the younger generation.
Ved Prakash Sharma, member of BVP Tridev Branch and President of Dogra Brahman Pratinidhi Sabha, Jammu; Sunita Gupta, President, BVP J&K Prant; and Shiv Ram Sharma, Patron of BVP Tridev Branch, also addressed the students. They highlighted national integration, cultural preservation, value-based education, teamwork and talent development. Ved Prakash Sharma particularly urged students to stay away from social evils, especially drug abuse.
After evaluation by judges Yash Paul Yash and Shashi Bhushan, Arun Sharma, Convenor Sanskar, BVP Region North-1, announced the results. Dogra Higher Secondary School, Shastri Nagar, secured first position, followed by Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Shastri Nagar, in second place and Shishu Mandir Public High School, Rani Talab, Digiana, in third place. All participating schools received mementos, while students were presented with participation certificates.
M.L. Padha, President, BVP Tridev Branch, welcomed the chief guest, judges and participants. He explained the Parishad’s five guiding principles—Sampark, Sahyog, Sanskar, Sewa and Samarpan—and outlined its activities, including plantation drives, yoga and medical camps, community service and educational competitions.
Brita Ram Sharma, Secretary of BVP Tridev Branch, introduced the programme and conducted the proceedings, while Shri Jagdish Singh Salathia, Treasurer, presented the vote of thanks. The programme concluded with the singing of the National Anthem.