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National Institute of Technology

Dr BR Ambedkar National Institute of Technology celebrated National Youth Day to commemorate the birth anniversary of the great Indian youth icon and social reformer, Swami Vivekananda, whose philosophy and ideals have the potential to imbibe and transmit new energy and positivity in the budding minds. The institution organised a webinar on ‘Ideas and teachings of Swami Vivekananda ‘. Prof Chander Shekhar, chairman BOG, NIT Hamirpur, was the chief guest of the event. Dr Nagesh Thakur from HP University was the guest of honour. The event commenced with Prof LK Awasthi’s address that highlighted the contribution of Swami Vivekananda in the creation of modern India and his strong influence on Indian youth. Prof Awasthi said, “We should take a vow to understand and adopt the path shown by Swami Vivekananda.” Prof Chander Shekhar also traced the history and invaluable contribution of Swami Vivekananda in awakening Indian youth and advised students to take inspiration from his ideals and philosophy. Dr Nagesh Thakur guided the young trailblazers to follow the path of Swami Vivekananda as he believed in the power of youth towards the inclusive growth of our nation and world at large. The institute also witnessed huge participation in the debate competition organised by the Literary and Debating Club on the topics pertaining to ideas and teachings of the great icon of Indian youth. The students actively participated in the competition. Prof Anish Sachdeva, dean, students welfare along with Dr Jaspreet Rajput, Dr Shyamkiran Kaur, Dr Gyan Prakash and Dr Samayveer Singh coordinated the events. Dean faculty welfare prof RK Garg, registrar Dr SK Mishra and faculty members also graced the events with their presence.

MGN College of Education

The Red Ribbon Club and NSS unit of MGN College of Education celebrated National Youth Day on the theme ‘Yuva-Utsah Naye Bharat Ka’, to seek enthusiastic contribution of youth in the national development. On this day, Jasbir Kaur with her poems evoked youth to stand against the evils and to become an agent to bring social change. Vidhi with her video threw light on the life of Swami Vivekananda and appealed the youth to follow his footsteps. At the end of the event, a song ‘Mann Ki Taqat’ was played to fill the zeal in the hearts of youth to stand for their nation. An online workshop on ‘Yoga and its role in physical and mental wellbeing’ was also held. Resource person, Kamal Aggarwal, president of the Bhartiya Yog Organisation, demonstrated different yoga poses like Balasana, Uttanasana, Shavasana, Sethubandhasana etc. which help people to cultivate mindfulness, develop greater awareness and improve their ability to focus on what is at hand. Principal Neelu Jhanji recalled Swami Vivekananda played a major role in reviving India’s image as a land of spirituality and his life motivated the youth to an extent that they started voicing the changes they desired and ultimately accomplish them. She also appealed to learn the art of practicing yoga which brought together physical and mental disciplines to achieve a peaceful body and mind. These events were coordinated by Dr Seema Rani, Dr Kiran Walia, Geetanjali Mittu and Gaganpreet Kaur. The event was hosted by Ramneet Kaur. tns