JAMMU: Pradesh Vishwakarma Sabha, Jammu, organized a grand honour ceremony today at its Head Office Hall, Jammu, to felicitate the excelling students of the Vishwkarma community for their outstanding academic and professional achievements. The program aimed at encouraging the younger generation to pursue education with dedication and uphold the legacy of hard work and excellence in society.
The event was graced by Brig. Vijay Sagar Dhiman as the Chief Guest. He presented awards and certificates of recognition to the meritorious students who had excelled in academics and competitive examinations. In his address, Brig. Dhiman underlined the importance of education in shaping individuals and communities. He encouraged the students to continue striving for higher goals with sincerity and discipline while also appreciating the Sabhaâs efforts in motivating the young generation through such constructive initiatives.
Chairman of the Sabha, Rattan Lal Chargotra, applauded the successful conduct of the event and praised the organizers for their dedication. He also called for unity and integrity among community members to ensure the collective progress and upliftment of the Vishwakarma Samaj.
President of the Sabha, Shashi Verma, in his keynote address, highlighted the achievements and ongoing efforts of the Sabha in supporting the community. He pledged to continue raising issues such as scholarships for OBC students, the implementation of the Mandal Commission recommendations in toto, and political reservation for OBCs in local bodies as well as the state assembly. He also reminded the gathering of Dr. B. R. Ambedkarâs powerful slogan âEducate, Organise, and Agitateâ urged the community to adopt it as a guiding principle.
The Sabha honoured students of Class 10th, 11th, and 12th who scored above 75%, alongside achievers who excelled in competitive examinations and professional fields. Among the distinguished achievers felicitated were Sonali Salgotra (JKAS), Dr. Lisa Manhotra (MD Medicine), Tania Verma (Prosecuting Officer, JKPSC), Dr. Rakesh Verma (World Council of Professors), Vikas Kumar (M.Sc. Biotechnology), Vanshika (Bronze Medalist in Wushu National Championship), Shashant Kataria (Sub Inspector, JKP), Sitanshu Jaral (M.Sc. International Hospitality & Tourism Management, UK), and Ridvik Verma (Winner of Mr. India title).
The felicitation of these achievers filled the atmosphere with pride and joy. Parents, dignitaries, Sabha members, and a large number of community participants witnessed the proud moments, appreciating the hard work of the students and the Sabhaâs efforts to recognize them. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by the office bearers of the Sabha, reaffirming their commitment to supporting educational growth and the holistic upliftment of the Vishwkarma communityâs youth.
Prominent dignitaries present at the event included Jagdish Verma & Puran Chargotra (Vice-Chairmen), Vijay Kumar (General Secretary), Sham Lal Cashier, Joginder Pal (District President), Rakesh Chalotra (Vice-President), Vandana Sagar Chargotra (Mahila Wing President), Raj Kumar Chalotra (Vice-President), Parshotam Kumar (Vice-President), Advocate Amarjeet Chargotra, Ashwani Angotra, and Anil Salgotra (Legal Advisors).
The honour ceremony not only celebrated the academic brilliance of the students but also reinforced the message that education, unity, and social upliftment remain the pillars of progress for the Vishwakarma community.


