Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. JAMMU: The Music Club and Literary Club, University of Jammu, under the aegis of Utsaah, organised an ‘Open Mic Evening’ at the Padma Sachdev Sur Samvad Rangsthal, University of Jammu. Celebrating the spirit of Diwali, the event brought together students from various departments for an engaging and vibrant evening of music, poetry, and creative expression. The initiative provided a platform for students to showcase their artistic talents and foster a spirit of creativity, cultural exchange, and meaningful connection.
Prof. Meena Sharma, Convener, Utsaah, presided over the function. The gathering was formally welcomed by Dr. Neeraj Sharma, Coordinator, Music Club, University of Jammu. In his welcome address, he extended a warm welcome to the Chief Guest, Ms. Tanya Gupta, Eminent Artist and J&K State Awardee, the presiding officer, faculty members, and students. He highlighted the significance of student clubs in nurturing creativity, encouraging artistic expression, and providing opportunities for students to explore their talents beyond academics.
The central feature of the event was an open mic platform that witnessed enthusiastic participation from students. Through musical performances, poetry recitations, and other creative expressions, the participants captivated the audience and created an atmosphere of warmth, inspiration, and celebration. The evening reflected the vibrant artistic spirit of the University and offered students an opportunity to connect through their shared love for music and literature.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Guest, Ms. Tanya Gupta, Eminent Artist and J&K State Awardee, appreciated the initiative and lauded the efforts of the Music Club and Literary Club in providing an inclusive platform for young talent. She encouraged students to pursue their creative interests with confidence and highlighted the role of music and literature in fostering emotional expression, sensitivity, and cultural understanding.
Prof. Sadaf Shah proposed the formal vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to the Chief Guest, Ms. Tanya Gupta, the presiding officer, Prof. Meena Sharma, faculty members, student participants, and all those who contributed to the successful organisation of the programme. She also acknowledged the support and encouragement extended by the University administration towards promoting student engagement through Utsaah. She further thanked the Department of Students Welfare, the Abroiculture Team, and the Sanitation Wing for their valuable support and contribution to the successful conduct of the programme.
The ‘Open Mic Evening’ reflects the commitment of Utsaah and the University of Jammu towards nurturing artistic expression, encouraging student participation, and creating vibrant spaces for music, literature, and creative engagement on the University campus.
Among others present on the occasion were Prof. Jasbir Singh, Head, Department of Philosophy; Dr. Pankaj K. Srivastava, Director, Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE); Prof. A.S. Jasrotia, Head, Department of Remote Sensing and GIS; Dr. Shallu Sharma; Dy. Chief Proctor Dr. Abdul Rashid Manhas; Dy. Chief Proctor, Dr. Chinmoyee Maharana; Coordinator Science Club, Dr. Sarveshwar Raj Dubey; Chief Security Officer; Sumit Sharma, Drama Instructor; and a large number of students.
