Webinar on pandemic impact
A webinar on ‘The impact of pandemic on jobs and global qualification is the key to success’ was held at APG Shimla University. Key speakers Vikas Khosla and Nikhil Sharma from the International Skill Development, UK, attended the webinar. Khosla said Covid-19 has resulted in unemployment but this crisis could be overcome if the youth had skill-based education, professionalism, global qualification and industry connection. Sharma said students could move in the right direction if they were given counselling.
NCC cadets’ work lauded
Major General JS Sandhu, Additional Director-General, NCC Directorate, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh, visited the NCC Group headquarters, Shimla. He was given the guard of honour by the NCC cadets. Brig Thakur gave out a briefing on the activities carried out by NCC cadets of schools and colleges and their contribution during the pandemic. The ADG appreciated the efforts of the NCC units in conducting and imparting training to the cadets.
Dikshant wins essay-writing contest
Government College Sanjauli’s literature society, in collaboration with the Shimla Literary Society, held a state-level essay writing competition for students up to 18 years. Dikshant Verma of GBSSS, Lalpani, secured the first position. Anshika Kashyap of GSSS, Badagaon, and Mumtaj of Rupi Valley School, Garsa, Kullu, secured the second and the third positions, respectively. In the singing competition, Rishita Shandil won the first position, while Sakshi Sharma and Rimjhim bagged the second and the third spots, respectively.
