REASI: District Reasi witnessed a surge of patriotic fervour on the fourth day of the Vande Mataram Phase–II celebrations, as a series of well-coordinated activities were organised across the district under the guidance of the District Development Commissioner, Nidhi Malik.

The celebrations saw enthusiastic participation from students and government employees, reflecting a strong spirit of nationalism, unity and collective responsibility. The programmes were aimed at promoting patriotic values, cultural pride and civic awareness among the participants.

A range of activities including patriotic assemblies, mass singing of Vande Mataram, cultural performances, pledge-taking ceremonies and awareness programmes were organised to highlight the importance of national unity, constitutional values and the sacrifices of freedom fighters. Students actively participated through songs, speeches, quizzes and creative presentations.

Government Degree College Katra organized a quiz competition, with participation of students from different semesters and academic disciplines. The quiz covered topics related to India’s freedom movement, national symbols, constitutional values and cultural heritage.

Morning assemblies featuring the singing of Vande Mataram were held at Higher Secondary School Ghair Mari, while quiz competitions on the theme of Vande Mataram and India’s freedom struggle were organised at PM SHRI Government Girls Higher Secondary School Reasi, Government Middle School Dheerti, GMS Kundrorian and PM SHRI Government Girls High School Katra.

The activities not only fostered patriotism among the young generation but also reinforced the values of unity, discipline and civic duty. The district administration appreciated the proactive role of educational institutions in nurturing national consciousness and spreading awareness about India’s glorious past.

The Vande Mataram Phase–II celebrations will continue in the coming days across District Reasi, with additional programmes planned to further strengthen the spirit of national pride.

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A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

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