Jammu Tawi: Gandhi Global Family, a United Nations DGC recognized Peace NGO, in collaboration with Nityanootan Varta Haryana, Mandsaur University, Madhya Pradesh and Manchester International School, Tamil Nadu successfully conducted ‘Know Your Country' On-line Competition where Young Gandhians of junior category (from 9th – 12th Std) across country highlighted the socio, economic, political & cultural significance of the country based on Mahatma Gandhi's dream of India and United Nations' SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals). President Gandhi Global Family, Ghulam Nabi Azad joined the finale along with other national and international invitees.
The winners of the competition were decided by a four panel national jury with a unanimous decision. Sharaya Girish from Bengaluru, Karnataka stood first, Muneer Ahmad Tantrey from Kokernag, Jammu & Kashmir stood second & Vidhi Parekh from Bardoli, Gujarat stood third. While Preston Olvin representing Uttar Pradesh, Ariti Roy from West Bengal and Lira Lendo from Arunachal Pradesh were declared fourth, fifth and sixth respectively. All the top six were presented with the National flag, GGF souvenir, certificate, SDGs Ambassador poster and cash awards to all.
Ghulam Nabi Azad encouraged for such competitions to be carried along with a tradition of setting a higher benchmark of qualitative contributions in the promotion of a constructive and holistic development for the students.
Earlier the opening ceremony began with a welcome note from Dr S P Varma, Vice President, Gandhi Global Family stressing upon the importance of fostering the values of Mahatma Gandhi & United Nations SDGs among students aspiring to become the shining source of excellence and a beacon of hope for a glorious future ahead.
The entire event was conducted by GGF Chennai Coordinators Nivedita & Dhanavelan under the supervision of P Moorthi and Adv Pvk Deivendran.
A vote of thanks was presented by GGF National General Secretary Ram Mohan Rai.
