SAMBA, May 16: In a proactive step toward holistic student development, Humanity Public School organised a high-impact guest lecture in the school’s Multipurpose Hall, resonated with intellectual curiosity as an impressive gathering of over 260 senior students from Classes 11th and 12th accompanied by faculty members, attended the transformative session.
The formal proceedings began with a warm welcome address by Vineeta Gupta, Senior Secondary Wing teacher, who introduced the distinguished guest and set the tone for the session.
In a gracious gesture of honour, the esteemed guest was accorded a floral welcome with a vibrant bouquet presented by Principal Gaurav Charak. He was joined by Hr. Secondary Wing Incharge Prasidh Singh, IT Incharge Er. Varinder Kumarand Hr. Secondary Wing Coordinator Vikas Kumar Sharma.
The session was led by eminent gastroenterologist Dr. Arun Dhotra from Ujala Cygnus JK Medicity Hospital, Jammu. An MBBS, MD (Medicine), DM (Gastroenterology) with a Fellowship in Advanced GI Endoscopy and prior association with Medanta, Gurugram, Dr. Dhotra brought clinical expertise and real-world insight to the students. He delivered a compelling lecture on “HealthConscious Lifestyles,” a topic of critical relevance for today’s youth.
Dr. Dhotra connected strongly with the adolescent audience as he demystified the science of gut health and its direct link to academic performance, mental clarity, and emotional well-being. He addressed pressing teenage health concerns, including the surge in acidity, gas, indigestion, food intolerance, fatty liver and IrritableBowel Syndrome. The hallmark of the event was a dynamic Q&A session, where students and teachers posed thoughtful questions on junk food addiction, screen-time effects and preventive healthcare.
Marking the culmination of an enlightening session, Principal Gaurav Charak felicitated Dr. Arun Dhotra with a memento as a symbol of the school’s profound gratitude.
In his concluding address, Principal Gaurav Charak underscored the school’s vision: “Today we witnessed healthcare education at its finest. This was more than a lecture. It was a life lesson. At Humanity Public School, we believe that a healthy student is an empowered learner. Our motto ‘Child is the World’s Shine’ comes alive when we invest in their well-being. I call upon every student here to become a changemaker and carry this message of conscious living to every home in Samba.”
Vice Principal Anku Charak delivered the vote of thanks and reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to excellence beyond textbooks. “We are profoundly grateful to Dr. Arun Dhotra for igniting a health revolution in our young minds today. The maturity and curiosity displayed by our students reaffirm our faith in the next generation. Humanity Public School will remain at the forefront of such transformative initiatives,” She remarked.