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. GANDERBAL: Vande Mataram Week celebrations, commemorating the 150th year of the National Song, and honoring the sacrifices of India’s freedom fighters, organised by the Dean Students Welfare (DSW), Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), culminated at Tulmulla campus here on Friday. During the weeklong celebrations, the DSW, organised several activities that reflected the spirit of patriotism, creativity, and collective participation.
The concluding day was marked by a Patriotic Song Competition drawing participation from students, faculty members, organizers, and jury members. The event witnessed participation of around 50 individuals, who contributed to making the occasion both lively and meaningful.
The DSW in collaboration with the Department of Physical Education, also simultaneously organized a volleyball match as part of the celebrations on the concluding day. The sporting event added an energetic dimension to the festivities and witnessed active participation from students across departments. Two teams were formed by selecting the best players, and during the match, the Paradise Volleyball Team emerged victorious over the Volleyball Warriors. The match was watched by Registrar, Dr. Nisar Ahmad Mir, Dean SoE, Prof. Syed Zahoor Ahmad Geelani, Dean DSW, Dr. Jehirul Islam, In-charge Director of Sports, Dr. Kaukab Azeem, NSS Coordinator, Dr. Shabir Ahmad, and event coordinator, Dr. Abdul Roof Rather.
Another major highlight of the celebrations was the holding of reel-making, videography, short film screenings, and AI-based film presentations. The event brought together students, research scholars, and faculty members from various departments across the Tulmulla campus, who enthusiastically participated by presenting a total of 19 creative video entries. The event was evaluated by a jury comprising Dr. Asif Khan, Sr Asst Prof, DCJ and Dr. Gururaj C.S. Asst Prof. Deptt of Education. Based on their assessment, the jury announced the following winners: First Prize: Subhalata Dash (Student, IBM 4th Semester, Deptt of Education, Second Prize: Sushanta Kumar Sahu (Student, IBM 2nd Semester, Deptt of Education and Third Prize: Mudasir Ahmad (Student, Deptt of Law.
Speaking on the occasion, Dean DSW, Dr. Jehirul Islam, emphasized the importance of nurturing patriotism and national consciousness among the youth. He highlighted that such initiatives play a crucial role in connecting students with the legacy of the freedom struggle and in inspiring them to contribute meaningfully towards the vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047. He appreciated the active participation of students and the efforts of organizers in making the celebrations impactful and meaningful. Various Youth Welfare Officers, including Dr. Rehana Shawl, Dr. Firdous Ahmad Sofal, Dr. Harpal Singh, Dr. Hima Bindu, Dr. Madhu Raina, Dr. Samreen Gillani, and Dr. Adil Nazki were present.
Earlier, during the week, DSW, organized a street play (Nukkad Natak), which witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, research scholars, and faculty members, reflecting a shared sense of patriotism and cultural pride. The street plays depicted themes of national unity, sacrifice, social awareness, and the enduring spirit of India’s freedom struggle. Registrar, Dr. Nisar Ahmad Mir, and Dean Academic Affairs, watched the play and underscored the institutional importance attached to the celebration. They lauded the efforts of the Department of Students Welfare in successfully organizing the event. The performances were evaluated by a jury comprising Dr. Saima Bashir, Sr Asst Prof. Deptt of Education, and Dr. Imtiyaz Ahmad, Asst Prof Deptt of Kashmiri.
