Chandigarh, January 12
A panel discussion was organised by the Centre for Vivekananda Studies on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.
Dr Sudhir Kumar of the Department of Evening Studies highlighted the relevance of Swami Vivekananda.
Prof A.C. Julka of the Department of Economics said globalisation was nothing but culture of consumerism. The ideals of Vivekananda must be interpreted in the light of its idealism towards cosmopolitan culture and pan humanity.
Dr Radhey Shyam Sharma, said there was need to create an egalitarian society where caste, class, gender and market based inequalities could be eliminated.
Excellent Coaching Centre, Chandigarh, organised a special lecture on the life of Swami Vivekananda.
Motivating students for simple living and high thinking, Pro S.C. Gupta, Director, highlighted the teachings of Vivekananda.
Prof Vipin Kaushal said his teachings had more relevance in the present time.
Students also spoke on the life of Vivekananda.
A declamation contest was also organised at Government College, Sector 11. The winners of the declamation contest are Gaurav 1, Vivek 2 and Sanket 3.
The NSS units of Government College, Sector 46, had an NSS camp to inculcate dignity of labour among the youth. Mr MV Sharma, Vice-Principal, inaugurated the camp and spoke on the
philosophy of Vivekananda.
A seminar on the role of youth in nation development was organised by Swami Vivekananda Group of Institutes near Banur. The CEO of the institute, Mr Manmohan Garg, urged the students to participate in the development of society.
The IS Dev Samaj Girls Senior Secondary School, Sector 21, celebrated the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. The ABVP also organised a declamation contest in this regard.
