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JAMMU: As part of the ongoing Independence Day Celebration Programme from 3rd to 15th August 2026, the Senior Division (SD) and Senior Wing (SW) NCC Units of GGM Science College, Jammu, organized Solo and Group National Anthem Competitions on Monday in accordance with the directives issued for the nationwide Independence Day celebrations. The programme was organized under the patronage of the Principal, Prof. (Dr.) Romesh Kumar Gupta.
The Senior Wing (SW) NCC Unit functioned under the supervision of 8 J&K Girls Battalion, NCC, Jammu, guided by Lt (Dr.) Shafia Saleem, Associate NCC Officer (ANO), while the Senior Division (SD) NCC Unit functioned under the supervision of 2 J&K Battalion, NCC, Jammu, guided by Lt (Dr.) Devinder Kumar Sharma. The competitions witnessed enthusiastic participation from NCC cadets of both the Senior Wing (SW) and Senior Division (SD), who showcased exceptional patriotism, confidence, coordination, and musical talent through their soulful renditions of the National Anthem.
The event reflected the spirit of national unity, discipline, and devotion to the nation while reinforcing the core values of the National Cadet Corps. Cadet Swastika Sharma clinched the First Prize in the Solo National Anthem Competition, with Cadet Arya Sharma securing the Second Prize. In the Group category, the Senior Division (SD) team comprising Cadet Varun Sharma, Cadet Harveet Singh, Cadet Arya Sharma, and Cadet Anand Saini earned the First Prize, while the Senior Wing (SW) team of Cadet Swastika Sharma, Cadet Adity Verma, Cadet Priyanka Devi, and Cadet Niharika Sharma took home the Second Prize.
The competitions were judged by Prof. Dr. Rajesh Sharma, Head of the Department of Mathematics, and Prof. Dr. Revika Arora, Department of Chemistry, who appreciated the remarkable performances and patriotic zeal displayed by the participating cadets. Addressing the participants, Principal Prof. (Dr.) Romesh Kumar Gupta appreciated the dedicated efforts of both NCC units in successfully organizing the competitions. He congratulated the winners and encouraged all cadets to continue upholding the ideals of patriotism, discipline, unity, and selfless service to society.
Lt (Dr) Shafia Saleem and Lt (Dr.) Devinder Kumar Sharma lauded the enthusiasm, dedication, and commendable performances of the cadets. They emphasized that such patriotic activities play a significant role in fostering national integration and nurturing responsible, disciplined, and socially conscious citizens. The Independence Day Celebration Programme at GGM Science College will continue with a series of patriotic and nation-building activities until 15th August 2026, culminating in the Independence Day celebrations with the active participation of students, faculty members, and NCC cadets.