JAMMU, Oct 16: Government Degree College (GDC), RS Pura, brought laurels to the institution through an impressive performance at the 3rd Zonal-Level Youth Festival, Display Your Talent–2026, organised by the Department of Students Welfare (DSW), University of Jammu from 13th-15th October 2026.
The festival witnessed a series of competitions in music, fine arts, literary activities and theatre, providing students with a vibrant platform to showcase their creativity, artistic skills and theatrical talent.GDC RS Pura secured first prize in the skit competition, with performances by Karun Choudhary, Ayush, Ayush Dogra, Priyanka, Yogita and Anuradha.
The college team also bagged second prize in the one-act play competition, with participants Sarabjeet Hira, Bhumika, Yogita, Ayush, Ayush Dogra, Karun, Tarun, Nigam and Manish, who impressed the audience with their acting abilities and stage presence.
In the fine arts category, Rupinder Singh, a student of the 3rd semester, brought distinction to the college by securing first prize in both poster making and clay modelling.
Ritik Sharma secured second prize in clay modelling, while TanishKumari bagged third position in cartooning. The college also received a Certificate of Appreciation in the mime and mimicry category, reflecting the versatility and diverse talents of its students.
Adding to the achievement, the students who secured prizes in the respective categories will also represent the college at the Inter-Zonal Level Youth Festival, providing them with another opportunity to showcase their talent and bring further recognition to the institution.
The achievements were made possible through the dedicated efforts of the college’s Cultural Committee, convened by Dr. Jasmeet Kour, and the Literary Committee, convened by Dr. Kiran Pathania. The Cultural Committee members, including Dr. Raj Jamwal, Dr. Shivani Manchanda, Prof. Harpreet Kour, Dr. Renu Sharma, Dr. Sunil Kumar, Dr. Savleen Kour and Dr. Kiran Lata, played an important role in encouraging and guiding students to participate in various competitions and bring recognition to the institution.
Addressing the achievement, the Principal of GDC RS Pura Prof. (Dr.) Preetpal Kour congratulated the participating students on their outstanding performances and appreciated their dedication, creativity and enthusiasm.
The Principal emphasised that participation in cultural and literary activities plays a vital role in the holistic development of students by nurturing confidence, teamwork, leadership and artistic expression. The Principal also acknowledged the efforts of the conveners and committee members for their guidance and commitment towards promoting extracurricular activities and providing students with opportunities to showcase their talents at various levels.
The college fraternity extended its congratulations to all the winners and participants, expressing pride in their accomplishments. The achievement reflects the institution’s continued commitment to fostering academic excellence alongside cultural enrichment, creativity and the all-round development of its students.