R S PURA, Aug 13: As part of the Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign–2026 and the commemoration of 150 years of “Vande Mataram,” the Cultural Committee in collaboration with the NSS Unit of Government Degree College, R. S. Pura organised a Rangoli Competition on 13 August 2026 in the college campus. The programme was held in pursuance of the directions of the District Administration, Jammu to promote patriotism and public participation in the celebrations leading up to Independence Day. The competition witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, who displayed their creativity and artistic talent through vibrant rangoli designs based on the themes of the National Flag, national unity, and patriotism. The colourful creations added a lively and inspiring atmosphere to the college premises while reflecting the spirit of the HarGharTiranga campaign. The judges for the event were Dr. Sudesh Kumar, Assistant Professor Department of EVS and Prof. VijetaAnand, Assistant Professor Department of Political Science. PiyaSangral and Shivani bagged first prize and Riya choudhary and Aparna Choudharygot second prize.
Addressing the gathering, Prof. (Dr.) PreetpalKour, Principal of the collegehighlighted the importance of co-curricular activities in fostering national consciousness, civic responsibility and respect for constitutional values. She emphasized that programmescentred on patriotic themes help students develop a deeper appreciation for the National Flag and the rich legacy of India’s freedom movement. She encouraged students to actively participate in nation-building initiatives and uphold the values of unity, integrity and service to society. The Principal appreciated the efforts of the Cultural Committee and NSS Unit in successfully organising the event and commended the faculty members, NSS volunteers and participating students for their enthusiasm, discipline and wholehearted contribution.
The programme concluded with a collective pledge to uphold the dignity and honour of the National Flag and to contribute towards initiatives promoting patriotism, social responsibility and national integration. The event added meaningful momentum to the ongoing Independence Day celebrations at the college under the HarGharTiranga Campaign–2026.