BANI, Jul 16: The Department of Social Welfare, in collaboration with the Scholarship Committee of Government Degree College (GDC) Bani, organised an awareness and interaction programme for the students to disseminate information regarding various welfare schemes of the Government.
The programme was conducted under the guidance and patronage of the Principal, Prof. (Dr.) Neena Gupta, with the objective of creating awareness among students about the benefits and support available through various social welfare initiatives.
On the occasion, Manjeet Singh, Tehsil Social Welfare Officer (TSWO), Bani, interacted with the students and delivered a comprehensive presentation on the various welfare schemes being implemented by the Government for the benefit of eligible citizens.
He elaborated on financial assistance schemes for senior citizens, widows, and specially-abled persons, financial assistance for marriage under eligible schemes, welfare measures for persons with disabilities, scholarship programmes for students, and several other initiatives aimed at promoting social security and inclusive development.
The interactive session enabled students to understand the eligibility criteria, application procedures, and the importance of availing themselves of these government-sponsored schemes. Students actively participated in the discussion and sought clarifications regarding different welfare programmes.
The programme was coordinated by Prof. Naseeb Kumar Bhagat, Convener, Scholarship Committee, GDC Bani, who highlighted the importance of spreading awareness about government welfare schemes among students and encouraged them to take advantage of the opportunities available for their educational and social upliftment.
The programme witnessed participation from the faculty members, including, Prof. Naseeb Kumar Bhagat (Environmental Science), Dr. J.S Soodan (Physical Director), Dr. Narinder Kumar(Dogri) Dr. Resham Singh (Punjabi), Dr. Sunil Kumar (Urdu), Dr. Reeha Sharma (Education), Dr. Sartaj Aziz (Zoology), Dr. Sayeed Ahmed (Chemistry), Prof.VishabThappa (English), Dr. Nisha Devi(Hindi) Prof. Rajneesh Kumar (Sociology), Prof. Firdos Bhat (Political Science), Dr. Mulkh Raj (Education).
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks, reaffirming the commitment of Government Degree College Bani towards ensuring that students remain well-informed about welfare initiatives and are empowered to access the benefits provided by the Government for their academic and overall development.