UDAAN 2024 Culminates at Central University of Jammu

Jammu, 24 Feb 2024:   An Annual Cultural Fest UDAAN-2024 being organized by the Office of Dean Students’ Welfare Central University of Jammu with the Vibrant theme- “HAMARI SANSKRITI HAMARA GOURAV” reflecting the vivid and rich cultural diversity of the nation culminates today with the valedictory program.

‘UDAAN- 2024’ Fest provided students an opportunity to showcase their talent by participating in different clubs. Around 1200 registrations of students have been made under different clubs of this fest. There were many events that kept up the spirit of the fest.Various events were held under different clubs like Debating club, Dramatics club, Dance club, Music club, Creative writing, Quizzing, Fashion club, Poetry club and Fine Arts club as part of the fest.

The three day Udaan-2024 fest was inaugurated by Sh. Rupesh ji, Prant Pracharak (Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh) on 21.02.2024. The event was graced by the presence of Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Prof. Sanjeev Jain. The various clubs of the University showcased the varied talents of the students and the University was looking like a mini Bharat with the colourful dresses representing various dance forms, songs, paridhan etc.

The event received the full support of Jammu Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages and its valedictory function was graced by the presence of Sh. Bharat Singh Manhas, JKAS (Secretary, Jammu Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages) as the special guest of honour. The other guests present were Dr. Shahnawaz (Editor cum Cultural officer), Sh. Bhupinder Singh (Incharge Programme). The artists from JK Academy of Art, Culture and Languages thrilled the students with their grand performances, The event came alive with the power- packed singing performances  by Dr. Chanchal Sharma (Dogri and Punjabi folk singer), followed by Dr. Jasmeet Kaur (Singer & HOD Music, GCW Parade). Thereafter, the Ghazal Singer Mr. Dharmesh Nargotra (Ghazal singer) enthralled the audience through his ghazals while Mr.Deepak Kumar added more grace to it by performing old hit songs of Kishore Da.The fest hosted a gala ceremony with the dazzling fashion show, mesmerizing dance performances, and soul-stirring singing displayed by artist and students of Central University Jammu.

In his address, Sh. Bharat Singh Manhas, JKAS, Secretary (JKAAL) explained the importance of skills in life. Further, he emphasized the crucial need to equip students with knowledge and skills, highlighting that the ultimate goal of education is to cultivate skills and values among the individuals for a better society. He also urged the students to get in touch with their cultural roots and appreciate the diversity that lies in it. He also highlighted the need of preserving the same for the next generation.

The Valedictory session was further followed by prize distribution session wherein the students bagging the first, second and third winning positions were rewarded accordingly for their best performances under different clubs. Cash prizes were also given to the winners.

The Valedictory session ended with the thank-giving address of the Dean Student’s Welfare Prof. Ritu Bakshi. She conveyed her best wishes and thanked the team, convenors and co-convenors for their valuable contribution in making this fest a grand success. She also conveyed her thanks to the students and participants for their overwhelming response and presence who left no stone unturned to make ‘UDAAN 2024’ a grand event. The special thanks was extended to Prof. Sanjeev Jain, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor for extending all the support, guidance and resources for such events.