Aspire to become innovative thinkers, Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Katariaexhorts students

Punjab governor and UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria presided over the annual academic day celebrations at Yadavindra Public School as the chief guest.

Kataria felicitated the meritorious students for their accomplishments, awarding medals and awards at the ceremony. Hunnardeep Kaur Virk clinched the Tricity Topper title for the Medical stream, while Manraj Singh and Samarveer Singh Chatha topped the Non Medical stream in ISC. Jasnoor Kaur Matharoo was declared the Commerce Topper and Yashvi Singh Parmar, the Humanities Topper in ISC. In ICSE, Arshnoor Singh secured the top position.

In his address, Kataria congratulated the school for their exemplary performance and commitment to quality education. He commended the efforts of the teachers, parents, and management in fostering a nurturing learning environment. Encouraging students to embrace values alongside knowledge, he shared his vision for the youth of Punjab — to be innovative thinkers, responsible citizens, and torchbearers of integrity and progress.

Chairperson Raja Malvinder Singh, Harpriya Kaur and the Board of Governors, the DC and the DIG, Ropar Range, also attended the occasion.

The programme began with a devotional Shabad rendition. The Director, Major General TPS Waraich in his address, reflected upon the school’s vision and mission of shaping confident, compassionate and capable global citizens aligned with its motto — Vidya, Vinay, Veerta (Wisdom, Humility, Courage). The school report, presented by the head boy and the head girl highlighted the institution’s remarkable academic, sports and co-curricular achievements, innovative learning initiatives, and strides in sustainability and digital education. Honours like Badhaur Medal, First Decade Medal, Air Force Trophy, Mrinal Dutta Trophy, overall Co curricular Trophy, Best House in Academics Trophy and Overall Champions Trophy was presented to the awardees. The cultural segment of the programme included a folk song, a fusion song and a lively Bhangra performance.

The event concluded with the National Anthem.