Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 27 : The team comprising Shivika Thakur of the Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu and Atika Sharma of the Government Degree College Kathua, won the Silver Rolling Trophy instituted by Governor N. N. Vohra, at the 6th Annual Inter-State (Northern Zone) Declamation Contest, which was organized by the Department of Higher Education at the Government College for Women, Gandhinagar, Jammu. The topic of the Declamation Contest was "Is Development and Growth Enough to Reduce Discontent in Society".
Governor N. N. Vohra, was the Chief Guest and Usha Vohra, First Lady was the Guest of Honour on the occasion. Priya Sethi, Minister of State for Education, Culture & Information presided over the function. The Governor appreciated the speakers for their clear perceptions and impressive articulation and observed this annual event, which commenced 6 years ago, had this year witnessed the participation of students from all the three regions of J&K- Jammu, Valley, Leh and Kargil districts, and significant participation from the Northern States and it is gratifying that this contest had continue to enlarge and improve on all fronts.
The Governor presented the Rolling Trophy to the winning team and also gave prizes to the runner-up. He presented cash prize of Rs. 11,000 to Shivika Thakur of Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar for being adjudged first. 2nd prize was won by Atika Sharma of GDC Kathua; while 3rd Prize was won by Aneesa Ramzan of GDC Tral. 1st , 2nd and 3rd Consolation prizes were respectively won by Rishabh Vaishnav of BNPG, Udaipur, Rajasthan, Shubham Sharma of GDC Hirannagar, and Syed Areej of GDC for Women, M.A. Road Srinagar. Dr. Kiran Bakshi, Principal, Government College for Women, Gandhinagar, Jammu, in her welcome address gave details of the participants of the Declamation Contest. Principals of various colleges, college teachers and students were present on the occasion. |
