Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 2: Emphasizing the importance of holistic development in shaping the future of a developed India, Prof Umesh Rai, Vice Chancellor (VC), University of Jammu (JU), today said that true progress cannot be achieved by infrastructure and innovation alone.
“India’s journey towards 2047 must be powered equally by imagination, creativity, and cultural consciousness,” the VC said while addressing students during Day 3 of the Viksit Bharat Youth Connect Programme (VBYCP) held in the Campus.
A wide array of activities, including academic lectures, heritage visits, creative competitions, and wellness sessions, were organized on the third day, drawing enthusiastic participation from students across schools, colleges and university teaching departments.
The highlight of the day was ‘Yuva Rhythm’, a vibrant musical event that brought together students from the Institute of Music & Fine Arts (IMFA) and various University Teaching Departments.
Earlier, a special session on Life Skills and Mental Health Awareness was conducted by Dr Romesh Kumar, noted psychologist and Head, Department of Education, DIET.
An important lecture on “Cybercrime Awareness and Prevention” was delivered by Deputy SP Albeena Malik, Incharge, Cyber Crime Investigation Centre for Excellence (CICE), Jammu.
A poster making competition on the theme “My Idea of Viksit Bharat” witnessed enthusiastic participation from over 80 students. A quiz competition focused on Viksit Bharat also saw spirited participation from around 10 schools across Jammu.
As part of the programme’s experiential learning component, a Heritage Yatra to the historic Mubarak Mandi complex was organized. The Yatra was led by Prof Suman Jamwal.
The Directorate of Sports and Physical Education organized a range of sporting activities throughout the day to promote physical engagement and team spirit. The day concluded with an evening Yoga session.
Among others present on the occasion included Prof Anju Bhasin, Dean Academic Affairs, Prof Neelu Rohmetra, Dean Research Studies, Prof Naresh Padha, Prof Pankaj K Srivastava, convener, VBYCP, Prof Yash Pal Sharma, Prof Prakash C Antahal, Dean Students Welfare and co-convener, VBYCP, Dr Neeraj Sharma, Registrar, JU, Deans, Rectors, Directors and faculty members.
Follow our WhatsApp channel
