 Early Times Report
udhampur, Sept 16: To commemorate the 'World Ozone Day', Department of Botany/EVS, Govt. Degree College Udhampur organized an Intra-College Quiz competition in collaboration with the DST, Udhampur in which students of all faculties viz. science, arts, commerce and computers participated actively.
The programme begin with the traditional lighting of lamp by the dignitaries and formal welcome speech by Prof. Sheetu Raina of EVS Department. In the competition five teams drawn randomly from different stream namely Agni (Vishal Singh, Gourab Verma, Rahul Singh, Simridhi Sharma and Nitika), Vayu (Rajat, Vishal Singh, Mehak Sharma, Roopsy and Vandana), Akash (Aman, Nitish Khajuria, Arun, Sahil Singh and Ajay Sharma), Prithvi (Vikas Bhat, Mohinder Singh, Vishal Sharma, Priyanka and Parul) and Neer (Kewal Singh, Chandermohan, Shabnam, Baniti and Sarita) took part.
Team Vayu clinched first position securing 90 out of 110 points while team Prithivi managed second prize to their kitty with 70 points, whereas third prize went to team Neer who secured 60 points.
Two consolation prizes were shared by the teams Agni and Akash.
Chief Guest on the occasion Prof. Rakesh Kumar Gupta, in his presidential remarks appreciated the efforts of Dept. of Botany of the College and DST Udhampur in organizing such programme on Environment awareness.
Dr. Sanjay Kharoo, District Coordinator DST Udhampur deliberated upon the theme in grater details and highlighted the importance of Ozone Layer to the mankind. He appealed to the students to initiate their bit of efforts at individual level for the sustenance of life on the earth.
Prof. Romesh Kumar Atri, HoD Botany proposed the formal vote of thanks on the occasion and exhorted upon the students to keep their concerns high for environment protection among others who were present on the occasion include
Dr. Udhey Bhanu, Convener DBT Star College Scheme, Prof. Suram Chand, HoD Geography, Prof. Sumiksha Thakur, Prof. Jawaid Sarver, Dimple Manhas, Usha Kumari, Priya and Mohit Kumar. |
