UDHAMPUR, 19 SEPTEMBER : Department of Political Science in collaboration with Dean Students Welfare (DSW) of Government College for Women(GCW), Udhampur, under the aegis of Internal quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) organized two events today- Painting-Cum-Slogan Writing as well as Debate Competition under the theme DANDI MARCH,QUIT INDIA MOVEMENT AND TRUTH AND NON-VIOLENCE: RELEVANCE OF GANDHIAN PHILOSOPHY IN CONTEMPORARY WORLD” respectively in the backdrop ofobservance of Gandhi Jayanti 2025.
The Program was organized under the able guidance of the Principal of the college, Dr. Nalini Pathania.The programme began with the formal welcome address by Prof. Swarna
Devi, HOD, Political Science/DSW of the college.
Dr. Nalini Pathania was the chief guest on the occasion, congratulated the Department of Political Science for organizing such an inspiring event. She exhorted upon the importance of knowing the great philosophies of our national freedom fighters. MK Gandhi, who was the father of the Nation, devoted his whole life to liberate our country from the yoke of Britishers. The purpose of the Painting-cum- Slogan Writing Competition was to acquaint the students with the life story
and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi who have made significant contributions and performed heroic role in the Indian Independence.
DSW and HOD of Political Science also motivated the participants of the Painting competition by appreciating their efforts and for showing their skills in portraying our hero of Indian independence. Debate participants delivered thoughtful speeches and inspired all those present in the hall. All participants took part in both of the events in an enthusiastic manner. She hoped that students will be inspired enough to participate in coming events like these in future also.
Total 08 students of sem. 1st, 3rd and 5th participated in the Debate-Competition.Sunakshi Sharma stood first, Tania Patyal fetched 2nd position and Naseem Akhter secured 3rd position in the event.
Total 10 students of Sem.1st and 3rd participated in Painting-cum-Slogan Writing Competition. First position secured by Manya Verma, Second Position fetched by Vridhi Gupta stood
Third in the event.
Dr. Swati Dutt, HOD Sociology, Prof. Shama Rani, Asstt. Prof. Dogri, Prof. Manju Bala, Asstt. Prof. Dogri were the jury members in Painting-cum Slogan Writing competition. DR. Neha Gupta, HOD,
Commerce, Dr. Sushma Kumari, HOD Dogri, Prof. Pooja Bharti, HOD, Geography were the jury members in Debate-Competition. They all adjudicated the events in an efficient manner. Names of the winners were announced and medals of Gold, Silver and Bronze were distributed to all of them. Other staff members who graced the occasion by their presence were Dr. Mool Raj, HOD Urdu, Prof. Yash Kumar, Asstt. Prof. Music, Prof. Yash Paul, HOD History.
The Programme was organized and concluded with the vote of thanks by Professor Swarna Devi, HOD Political Science.
Painting-Cum-Slogan Writing, Debate Competition held at GCW Udhampur
