Excelsior Correspondent
UDHAMPUR Mar 12: As part of the celebrations of International Women’s Day, the NSS unit of Bhartiya College of Education Udhampur today organized an Inter college Debate competition on the topic “Measures taken to Empower Women in India are Adequate”. The event was graced by the presence of Madhu Khajuria, chairperson of the college as the chief guest. The inaugural function started with the lighting of the traditional lamp by the chief guest, management members, Principal of the college and other dignitaries. Eleven students hailing from various colleges viz Government College for Women Udhampur, Government Degree College Udhampur, Kalra College of Education Udhampur, Bhaskar Degree College Udhampur and the Host college participated in the competition. Madhu Khajuria lauded the efforts of the students and said that these competitions not only encourage the students but also provide them the much needed platform to express their feelings, creativity and ideas. She also appreciated the efforts of the college for organizing such programmes. The first prize was bagged by Anmiksha from GCW Udhampur, Second Prize was clinched by Mohd. Maznoo from Kalra College of Education Udhampur while Anandita from GDC Udhampur got third position. Certificates were also given to all the participants. Faculty member Meenakshi Gupta compeered the proceedings of the programme.