Pledge & Exhibition organized at JU
Jammu Tawi, Oct 31:
Over 200 National Service Scheme (NSS) Volunteers to took out a ‘Unity Run- 2022' on the occasion
of Iron Man of India – Sardar Vallbhbhai Patel. NSS volunteers from the University campus, Govt
College for Women, Parade and Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan participated in the run from the
Govt. College for Women, Parade and culminated at the University Campus.
The participating youth has exhibited tremendous enthusiasm in holding the Run for Unity
spreading a message for national solidarity.
Prof. Naresh Padha, Dean Academic Affairs was the Chief Guest on occasion. Earlier, Prof Prakash
Antahal, Dean Students Welfare welcomed the volunteers and the Programme Officers from the
colleges and University Campus. Prof.
Antahal highlighted the role and contribution of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel ji in the freedom
movement and also in Uniting India as a great Nation. He also appreciated and motivated the
volunteers for their participation in the event. The Chief Guest of the occasion Prof Naresh Padha, in
his inaugural address congratulated the office of the Programme Coordinator for organizing the
event on a large scale. He also highlighted the importance of the Unity Day and the role of Sardar
Vallabh Bhai ji in the integration of the Princely States of India. He also led the volunteers in taking
Unity-Pledge on this auspicious day to spread the message of integrity and security.
Dr. Hema Gandotra, NSS Coordinator, University of Jammu in her address motivated the students to
undergo such activities and appreciated their zeal and enthusiasm for participation in the event. She
also deliberated on the role of NSS volunteers in bringing peace, harmony and integrity in the
society. An exhibition on the life and contributions of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel was also organized
for the students and stakeholders on the campus of University of Jammu. The volunteers later had a
Unity Run on the campus also and chanted the unity slogans making the environment more vibrant.
The Programme was attended by Prof. Rakesh Vaid, Dr. N. Suresh Rao, Dr. Mandeep, Dr Monika
Bhardwaj, NSS PO, JU, Dr Parvaiz Ahmed, NSS PO GCW, Parade and others. Dr. Vinay Thusso, media
officer of University of Jammu looked after the entire coverage of the event. Sumeet Shrama along
with the technical staff of DSW looked after the entire event under the guidance of Prof. Vishav
Raksha, Chairperson, Campus Cultural Committee and Prof. Sanjana Kaul, Co-Chairperson, Campus
Cultural Committee. The office staff of the NSS programme coordinator, Nagarmal and Jagoo Singh
provided assistance.
