Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 6: A National level essay and painting competition was organised at theme, “Paint or Write on Gandhiji at 150” by Indian National Trust for Art and Heritage (INTACH) Jammu Chapter at Shri Ranbir Higher Secondary School here today.
126 students of classes 7th -9th were participated from various schools of Jammu city.
The aim of the event paint or write on Gandhiji at 150 was to aware the children about thoughts, philosophies and his contribution to Indian culture and heritage.
Dr CM Seth, IFS (Retd), Co-convener, INTACH J&K was the chief guest where as Vijay Kumar, Principal of the host school and Kuldeep Wahi, Co-convener, INTACH Jammu chapter were the guests of honour.
Dr. Seth briefed the students about Gandhiji’s contributions towards the society on the whole and specially for the Great Nation India, while interacting with the students he narrated the achievements of Mahatma Gandhi towards cultural heritage and cleanliness for the mankind.
Vijay Kumar, Principal of the host school explained the salient features of the event while SM Sahni, Convener of Intach Jammu highlighted the aim and objects of the paint or write of the Icon of change- Gandhiji 150th.
Sushma Rani, faculty member of the host school co-ordinated the event along with her team of 12 teachers.
The competition organized under the umbrella of Heritage Education and Communication Division of INTACH, New Delhi as a part of heritage awareness programme all over the country on the 150th celebrations of Gandhiji.
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