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I will always remember Dr. Priya Ranjan not only as the Chairman of JK Monitor, but as a mentor, guide and elder brother whose kindness shaped my life and work. Write a tribute at JAMMU: ‘3rd Zonal Level Display Your Talent 2026-Jammu Zone’ concluded today at the University of Jammu with an impressive Valedictory Function. Display Your Talent is an annual feature of the Department of Students Welfare, University of Jammu. In this event, students from the affiliated degree colleges and university departments participate in around 27 different competitions of music, dance, literary, fine-arts and theatrical activities.
Eminent Singer, Sangeet Natak Akademi Awardee and an Alumni of Display Your Talent, Ms. Seema Anil Sehgal was the Chief Guest whereas Dr. Neeraj Sharma, Registrar University of Jammu was the Guest of Honour. Prof. Jasbir Singh, former Dean Students Welfare was the Special Guest at the occasion. Other dignitaries on dais included Prof. Prakash C. Antahal, Dean Students Welfare, Prof. Monika Chadha, Chairperson Campus Cultural Committee and Prof. Sarika Manhas, Co-Chairperson, CCC.
In her address, Ms. Seema Anil Sehgal motivated the young participants to connect to their roots and culture. She highlighted how such activities shape our personalities and provide a new radiance in our aura.
She urged students to identify and nurture their inherent talents, emphasising originality, individuality and self-belief. Congratulating both winners and participants, she encouraged students to embrace healthy competition, appreciate others’ achievements and view setbacks as opportunities for growth. She also underscored the importance of respecting linguistic and cultural diversity, cultivating an appreciation for literature, maintaining dignity in artistic expression and drawing inspiration from the wisdom and experience of elders.
She also recited a song on the demand of the students.
Dr. Neeraj Sharma congratulated the students for their achievements during this festival. Being himself an art lover, he also dedicated a song to the gathering which received huge applause.
Prof. Jasbir Singh congratulated the Department of Students Welfare for consistently organizing this event which provides an encouraging platform to the students. He also highlighted his idea of cultural awareness amongst the students.
Earlier in his welcome address, Prof. Prakash Chand Antahal, Dean Students Welfare, described the concluding ceremony as a special moment for the participating students, particularly the winning teams, who were felicitated during the prize distribution. Prof. Antahal also expressed gratitude towards Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Prof. Umesh Rai for his visionary leadership and continued support in strengthening cultural initiatives at the University of Jammu. Highlighting the evolving format of the Display Your Talent festival, Prof. Antahal noted that the event was organised for the third consecutive year under a revised zonal structure, aligned with the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor’s vision of inclusive participation.
Presenting the event report at the valedictory ceremony, Prof. Monika Chadha, highlighted that the Display Your Talent 2026-Jammu Zone marked a successful beginning of Zonal Level Display Your Talent for different Zones of Jammu including Jammu Zone which was organized by the Department of Students Welfare, University of Jammu. Rajouri-Poonch Zone to be hosted by Govt. P.G. College, Rajouri. Kathua Samba Zone to be hosted by the Kathua Campus, University of Jammu. Udhampur-Reasi Zone to be hosted by Udhampur Campus, University of Jammu and Doda-Kishtwar Zone to be hosted by Kishtwar Campus, University of Jammu. She further shared that around 500 students from 30 colleges/departments participated and exhibited their talent in this Youth Festival.
Earlier, the events of Folk Dance, Creative Choreography, Clay Modelling, Rangoli and Debate were conducted. The esteemed Jury members included Fine Arts; Ms Priyanka Sinha, Ms Reecha Gupta & Ms Vaneeka Gupta. Debate; Prof. Parmeshwari Sharma, Prof. Aekta Gupta. Dance; Ms. Vishakha Tiwari, Mr. Satish Chander and Ms. Nitika Aggarwal. The teachers incharge included Dr. Harish Dutt. Dr. Ripudaman Parihar, Dr. Tsering Yangzom and Dr. Harleen Kaur, who also conducted the event. Prof. Sarika Manhas presented the vote of thanks.
In Folk Dance, 1st and 2nd positions were secured by GCW Parade & Centre for Distance and Online Education respectively.
In Creative Choreography, 1st, 2nd and 3rd positions were secured by CD & OE JU, GCW Parade and KC Law College respectively.
In Debate, 1st, 2nd and 3rd positions were secured by Ojeswi Rajput and Samiyaa Sharma from GCW Parade, Prisha Sachdeva and Parth Raina from The Law School JU and Suhani Koul and Naqiya Bushra from KC Law College. Certificate of Merit was awarded to Tamanna Manhas and Aseesabjot Kaur from Dept. of Psychology.
In Rangoli, 1st, 2nd and 3rd positions were secured by Shivani Ghai from IMFA, Mohd. Zaigham from Dept. of Law JU and Ankita Sharma from The Law School JU respectively. Certificate of Merit was awarded to Mohit Singh from Dept. of Law JU.
In Clay Modelling, 1st, 2nd and 3rd positions were secured by Rupinder Singh from GDC R.S. Pura, Ritik Sharma from GDC R.S. Pura and Bhavishya from IMFA. Certificates of Merit were awarded to Gaurav Angral from IMFA and Gurleen Kaur from Dept. of Journalism JU.
The events of DSW are conceived, planned and organised by the team consisting of Prof. Prakash Antahal (Dean Students Welfare), Prof. Monika Chadha (Chairperson, Campus Cultural Committee), Prof. Sarika Manhas (Co-Chairperson, Campus Cultural Committee), Dr. Pritam Singh (Associate Dean SW), Dr. Shallu Sharma & Dr. A.R. Manhas (Deputy Chief Proctors), Dr. Harleen Kaur & Dr. Ripudaman Parihar (Assistant Dean, SW), members of Campus Cultural Committee, Ms Mansi Mantoo (Media Officer), Sumeet Sharma (Drama Instructor) and Ifra Kak (Cultural Officer). The events were witnessed by the members of Campus Cultural Committee, teachers, students, scholars of the University of Jammu and prominent members of the civil society. The sound was looked after by Kulbhushan Thakur and Arif Paul.
Those officials and students who managed the event included Balwant Slathia, Sachin Sharma, Pawan Verma, R.P. Singh, Gagandeep Singh, Jatinder Singh, Sunny Singh, Ranju Rajput, Sakshita Sharma, Tania Rajput, Priya Bandral, Mohit Singgh, Nitasha, Megha Sharma, Ayub Jan, Nitish Kumar and Tamanna Thakur.
