JAMMU, May 4: Priyal Gupta, a student of Class IX-A at Delhi Public School, brought pride to her school by securing the Third Prize in the prestigious Dogri Sur Sarv Shrestha Tara Competition Season 2. The competition was organized by the Senior Citizen Support Club (SCSS Club) under the leadership of Dr. Kasturi Lal, Director of SCSS Club and former Principal of Government Medical College (GMC), Jammu.
The competition began with a Dogri Elocution Programme that witnessed enthusiastic participation from nearly 165 students representing various schools. Owing to her impressive performance in the preliminary round, Priyal qualified for the next stage of the competition.
In the second round, participants delivered speeches on the topic “Barriers to Speaking the Dogri Language.” Priyal’s eloquence, confidence, and strong command over the subject earned her a place in the grand finale.
The final round focused on the theme “The Need to Include Dogri in the Educational Framework.” Demonstrating exceptional public speaking skills, clarity of thought, and a deep understanding of the importance of preserving regional languages, Priyal delivered a remarkable speech that secured her the third prize.
In recognition of her achievement, she was awarded a cash prize of Rs 2,300. Her accomplishment is a matter of great pride for Delhi Public School and serves as an inspiration for young learners to actively promote, preserve, and celebrate the rich heritage of the Dogri language and culture.
The esteemed management of DPS Jammu, under the leadership of Ajatshatru Singh (President, RCT), Dr. Ritu Singh (PVC), and S.S. Sodhi (Director), along with Principal Ruchi Chabra and the school staff, congratulated Priyal Gupta on her outstanding achievement. They appreciated her dedication, hard work, and commitment to promoting the Dogri language and culture.
The management expressed confidence that Priyal’s success would inspire other students to actively participate in literary and cultural activities and continue striving for excellence in all spheres of life.