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Udhampur, Nov 21: Range Police Headquarters Udhampur organized a seminar in collaboration with NCC & NSS of SMVDU Katra to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel under the command of Sh. Amod Ashok Nagpure-IPS, I/C Dy. Inspector General of Police, Udhampur-Reasi Range.
The event was held at SMVD University Katra with great enthusiasm and witnessed participation from SMVDU faculty, Police, CAPF, students, NCC cadets and NSS volunteers.
Prof.(Dr.)Pragati Kumar, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, SMVDU, graced the occasion as the ‘Chief Guest’ and Maj.Gen. Anupinder Bevli, VSM, Additional Director General, JK&L NCC Directorate, was the ‘Guest of Honour’ on the occasion.
The programme featured a vibrant blend of activities, beginning with a declamation competition in which students articulated Patel’s contributions to national integration and his historic role in shaping modern India.
Cultural performances, particularly energetic and thematic dance presentations, added colour and enthusiasm to the celebration. Cultural performances included a remarkable Kathak performance by Hotrika, a Class 10 student from DPS Katra, and group performances by students of Government High School, Sirah, Kakryal.
The event was also attended by several distinguished dignitaries, including Brig. D.N.Pandey, Commander NCC Group Jammu, Sh.Paramvir Singh SSP Reasi, Col. Sumit Bana, Commanding Officer, 6 J&K BN NCC, Sh. Manoj Verma, CO CRPF 126 BN and Sh. Vipan Chandran, SP Katra. The event was successfully coordinated by Administrative officers of RPHQ Udhampur in collaboration with Dr. Varun Dutta, NCC Coordinator and Dr. Rajiv Kumar, NSS Coordinator. More than 400 students attended the said event.
An oath-taking ceremony on National Unity was administered to all attendees, reaffirming their commitment to uphold the ideals of unity and integrity championed by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Towards the conclusion of the event, a heartfelt felicitation ceremony was conducted in which all dignitaries, along with the leading members of the NSS and NCC units and the anchors of the programme were honoured with tokens of appreciation. The gesture symbolized
gratitude for their contribution to making the event a success and for their sustained efforts in guiding the youth of the region.
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