Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 12: As a part of 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Prof Ashok Aima, Vice Chancellor, Central University, today inaugurated 2-day Skill Development, Art and Craft Mela in the premises of Government College of Women, Parade (GCW), here this morning.
The 2-day Skill Development Art and Craft Mela is being organized by Government College of Women, Parade in collaboration with Buddha Art Gallery.
Principal, GCW Parade, Prof (Dr) Hemla Aggarwal, Social Activist, Prof Ved Ghai, Principal, GGM Science College, Prof Satiender Singh, Principal, GCW Gandhi Nagar, Prof Kousam Samotra, besides other senior officers of GCW Parade, Buddha Art Gallery and students in large numbers were present on the occasion and witnessed the mela.
Addressing a large gathering, Prof Ashok Aima said that such type of melas would educate the students about the life history of Mahatma Gandhi. He said that main objective of the mela is to provide the students an environment in which purposeful creative activities will flourish to demonstrate them mastery in aesthetics and display of fine arts and crafts by experts and students.
In her welcome address, Prof (Dr) Hemla Aggarwal said that such type of occasions would create awareness among the students regarding benefits of Khadi products for their healthy life. She said that promotion of Khadi and other village industries was an essential part of our life. She said that Gandhi ji was a strong promoter of Khadi products across the Country.
Later, Prof Aima and other dignitaries also inspected the stalls displayed by the students of city of temples belonging to various colleges including Government Degree College Akhnoor.
Earlier, the students of the GCW Parade presented colourful cultural items depicted the life of the Mahatma Gandhi.
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