Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 11: An impressive prize distribution function was organized today by the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, University of Jammu in connection with the Tourism Day competition.
The competition was held on the eve of Tourism Day with the theme ‘Tourism and Water Conservation’.
Dr Parikshat Singh Manhas, In-charge Director of SHTM presided over the function and distributed the prizes to the winners. Nikhil Gupta, Trade Fair Consultant at Orbit International, Mumbai and an alumni of SHTM was the guest of honour. The award winning slogans emphasized the relationship between tourism and water conservation, like ‘Touring creates thirst Water quenches it so save it’.
Dr Manhas congratulated the winners and called upon the audience to pay heed to the conservation of precious resources. He called for the sustainable development of tourism. Dr Anil Gupta, Asstt Prof, also addressed the gathering and encouraged the students to participate in the activities related to tourism and environment. Dr Suvidha Khanna, Asstt Prof and other faculty members and research Scholars of SHTM were also present on the occasion.
Himika, Jasleen, Ranjeet Singh, Zara were declared the winners of slogan writing competition. The winners of the poster making competition were Shagun, Himani, Ayushi and Zara.