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| International Women’s Day Celebrated at GGM Science College | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 11: Women Empowerment and Development Cell of Govt. Gandhi Memorial Science College celebrated International Women’s Day under the patronage of Prof. (Dr.) Romesh Kumar Gupta, Principal, and the guidance of Prof. Yasmeen Mughal, Convener of the Cell. The event, centered on this year’s theme “Accelerate Action,” aimed to highlight the significance of women’s empowerment and the need for progressive change in society. Ms. Sapna Kotwal (JKAS), Secretary, J&K Advisory Board for Development of Pahari Speaking People (Now PEG) was the Chief Guest on the occasion.
The programme commenced with a formal welcome address by Prof. Yasmeen Mughal, who emphasized the role of education in empowering women. Principal, Prof. (Dr.) Romesh Kumar Gupta also addressed the gathering and appreciated the efforts of the committee in organizing the event.
He encouraged students to actively participate in initiatives promoting gender equality and recognized the importance of creating an inclusive environment for women.
The highlight of the event was a Symposium in which ten speakers across semesters expressed their views on the theme in Dogri, English, Hindi, and Urdu, showcasing not only their progressive thoughts but also their linguistic and intellectual diversity. The symposium provided a platform for young minds to engage in meaningful discussions on women’s empowerment.
An Art Exhibition was also organized by the Cell displaying a range of artworks, posters, collages made by talented students Mohd. Zaigham Salaria and Ishit Kaur. Postgraduate students from the Department of English also contributed their creative expressions to the exhibition, which was widely appreciated.
Following the symposium and exhibition, a Felicitation Ceremony was held To recognize the achievements of meritorious students in various fields. For excellence in literary and cultural domains, Manmeet Kour, Sumeet Kumar, Chakshu Sharma, Maithly, and Mohd. Ayoub Jan were presented mementos and certificates of appreciation. For excellence in Fine Arts, Mohd. Zaigham Salaria and Ishit Kaur were also felicitated and their artwork on display was much appreciated by all. Certificates of Participation were presented to speakers Innayat Kour, Sanchu Devi, Rahul Kumar and Tanisha Sharma.
Speaking on the occasion, worthy Chief Guest Ms. Sapna Kotwal (JKAS), shared her inspiring journey, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of women in leadership roles.
She encouraged students to break barriers and work towards a more inclusive and equitable society. Her speech resonated deeply with the audience, reinforcing the importance of taking concrete steps towards women’s empowerment.
The success of the programme was ensured by the dedicated efforts of the organizing committee members, including Dr. Mona Sethi, Dr. Revika Arora, Dr. Neha Mahajan, Prof. Akanksha Parihar, Prof. Reetika Rani, Dr. Nisha, Dr. Preeti Verma, Dr. Rohit Bhardwaj, and Dr. Varun Arya. The programme concluded with a formal Vote of Thanks presented by Dr. Revika Arora while the proceedings of the programme were managed by Mohd Ayoub Jan and Maithly, students of semester VI. |
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