Youth Talent Search holds prize distribution function

Dr Sindhu Kapoor presenting a trophy to a participant during the function at Vijaypur on Saturday.
Dr Sindhu Kapoor presenting a trophy to a participant during the function at Vijaypur on Saturday.

Excelsior Correspondent

SAMBA, Mar 4: Youth Talent Search (Forum for Schools of Jammu) organized Annual Prize Distribution Ceremony-a yearly feature clubbed with Women’s Day celebration today in the Auditorium of The Shri Ram Universal School Jakh Vijaypur.
The program commenced with the somber tradition of lighting the lamp to evoke the blessings of the Goddess Saraswati. Shivani Vaid Sharma in her welcome note extended a warm welcome to all the esteemed guests who graced the occasion.
Keeping up with the traditions and encouraging the green cover drive, the guests were presented with potted plants. Dr Sindhu Kapoor, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences, Cluster University of Jammu, was the chief guest on the occasion.
Principals and teachers from the Schools of repute such as SD Tarapuri, Humanity Public School, JK Montessorie Senior Secondary School, New Era Environment School, Bikram Memorial School, Alexander Memorial School, Elite Public School, Play Way House, BHMPS and Lawrence Public schools participated in the function.
The participating teachers from the schools showcased their talent and put-up scintillating dance performances, folk songs, and skits. The annual report of YTS was read out by Maître Jain, Administrator, New Era Environment School. As part of the jubilations, a lucky draw was organized for the participants.
Chief guest, Dr Sindhu Kapoor gave away the prizes to the winners and also felicitated the Principals of member schools namely Prabha Jain, Neeru Puri, Shashi Sharma, Usha Jamwal, Rajni Gupta, Esther William, Mala Sharma, Anku Charak, Shivani Joshi and Anita Koul.
Dr Sindhu Kapoor appreciated the YTS for providing a platform to the budding young minds to display their hidden talent. She expressed her satisfaction with the measures adopted by the skilled teachers for guiding the young children and equipping them adequately to negotiate the challenges while exploring new vistas of life.
The vote of thanks was presented by Usha Jamwal, Principal BHMP School. The function culminated with singing of the National Anthem.