Government Degree College Marh celebrates Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel Jayanti

JAMMU, October 31: To commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel, NSS unit in collaboration with Eco Club of the Government Degree College Marh celebrated National Unity Day.

The programme was inaugurated by Principal of the college, Prof. Dr. Rakesh Kumar Koul. In his Keynote address, the Principal said that    Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was firm about the need for Indian states to remain united. He had to undertake the difficult task of uniting the princely kingdoms with the Indian Union after independence. His statesmanship and diplomatic abilities were crucial in persuading the princely states to accede to the Indian Union, so safeguarding the nation’s territorial integrity.

A plethora of activities were held from 28th to 31st Oct. 2023. On the first day a movie on Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel showcasing the prime events of his life and achievements was shown to students and was highly appreciated by them.

   On Second day NSS Volunteers, Sanjana Devi of 5th Sem, Prerna Balgotra of 3rd sem, Diksha Devi of B.Sc. 3rd sem and Shivani of Vth sem delivered speeches on accomplishments of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel to  sem I students.

On the 3rd day, a Run for Unity and pledge ceremony was also organized. 50 NSS volunteers participated in the ceremony.

All the faculty and staff members of the college graced the occasion. The Programme was organized and coordinated by NSS officer Prof. Sachin Kumar Bhagat and Eco club convener Ms. Anjana Chib. Prof. Anita Kumari (Convenor IQAC), Prof. Imtiyaz Shahid, Prof. Madhvi Parasher, Prof. Ram Dayal, Prof. Shallu Gupta, Dr. Balwider Saini, Dr. Sheetal Devi graced the occasion.