KISHTWAR, Aug 9: Government Degree College (GDC), Kishtwar organised an Intra-College Seminar Competition as part of the Independence Day Celebrations 2026, on the theme “Role of J&K in Making Viksit Bharat”.
The event was organised under the convenership of Dr Tabassum Saleem and under the able guidance of Prof. L. K. Badyal, Principal, GDC Kishtwar.
Around 10 students enthusiastically participated in the competition and presented their views on the significant role of Jammu and Kashmir in contributing to the vision of a Viksit Bharat.
The participants highlighted various aspects of the region’s contribution towards national development, including education, tourism, agriculture, entrepreneurship, youth empowerment, innovation, infrastructure development and preservation of cultural heritage.
The seminar also provided students with a platform to express their ideas and perspectives on the responsibilities of the youth in building a progressive, self-reliant and developed India.
The competition was adjudged by a distinguished panel comprising Dr. Yasir Ahmed, Prof. Ajeet Thakur and Dr. S. M. Usman, who evaluated the participants on the basis of content, relevance to the theme, presentation skills, originality and overall delivery. After a keenly contested competition, Toufeeq Malik secured the first prize, Sania Wahid secured the second prize, while Suhana Malik bagged the third prize.
The event concluded with appreciation for the enthusiastic participation of the students and the efforts of the organisers. The competition successfully fostered a spirit of patriotism, critical thinking and civic responsibility among the students, while encouraging them to actively contribute towards the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.