Under the esteemed guidance of Principal Prof. Dr. (Mrs.) Ajay Sareen, Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, in collaboration with Punjab Arts Council, Chandigarh, successfully hosted the grand award ceremony ‘Rebooting Punjab – Nav Sirjana.’ The event was dedicated to the legacy of Mahinder Singh Randhawa, Dr. Surjit Patar, and the promotion of the mother tongue. The prestigious occasion was graced by the presence of Deputy Commissioner, Jalandhar, Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal (IAS), as the Chief Guest. Justice (Retd.) Sh. N.K. Sud, Chairman, Local Advisory Committee and Smt. Bhupinder Kaur Patar were the esteemed Guests of Honour. Mr. Sawaranjeet Singh Savi, Dr. Yograj Singh, Mr. Ashwini Chaitley and Mr. Amarjit Singh Grewal also formed a part of the honourable panel. The ceremony commenced with the traditional lighting of the lamp, followed by the recitation of the DAV Gaan. Principal Prof. Dr. Ajay Sareen extended green greetings and Phulkaris to the distinguished guests, emphasizing the institution’s commitment to environmental consciousness and cultural preservation. Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal was presented with Om Dhwaj. Dr. Sareen paid a tribute to the legendary Dr. Patar and spoke about the achievements of the institution. Principal Dr. Sareen expressed her gratitude to all dignitaries, guests, and participants for making the event a grand success. She reiterated the institution’s unwavering commitment to promoting Punjab’s literary and artistic renaissance. Mr. Swaranjeet Singh Savi, Chairman, Punjab Arts Council, delivered the welcome address, highlighting the cultural and artistic significance of the event. He told that this event was a part of the 75 day project to realize the dream of Dr. Patar. It included holding seminars, Art exhibitions and music concerts to raise awareness among the youth. Mr. Amarjeet Singh Grewal elaborated on the concept of ‘Punjab Nav Sirjana,’ underscoring the need to rejuvenate and celebrate Punjab’s artistic and literary heritage. This can be done through the help of educational institutions and women in particular. HMV being the best girls’ college provides an appropriate platform to begin this initiative. Justice (Retd.) Sh. N.K. Sud presented his best wishes for promoting the mother tongue and asked the students to take interest in literature. During the ceremony, eminent personalities were felicitated for their remarkable contributions to various field. Mr. Manmohan Singh , Mr. Subash parihar, Bhai Baldeep Singh,Mr. Mahinder Kumar and Dr. Jaswant Zafar were awarded for their contribution to Cinema, Fine Arts, Music, theare and literature respectively. Additionally, the Punjabi Maat Bhasha Award for Prose was conferred upon Mr. Varinder Walia, while Jasbir Mand was honoured for his contribution to novel. The Arts council also honoured Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal and Dr. Ajay Sareen for being the icons of constructive changes in the society. In his presiding address, Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal detailed upon his love for the Punjabi Language calling it a sweet language, perfect for the execution of tasks. He felt honoured, honouring the legends of Punjabi Literature. Smt. Bhupinder Kaur Patar recited an unpublished poem of Dr. Surjit Patar on a nostalgic note. Dr. Zameerpal Kaur, Central University Bathinda spoke at length about Punjabi language and its importance. Ms. Anujot Kaur rendered a soulful voice to the poems of Dr. Patar. The vote of thanks was presented by Dr. Yograj Angrish. Stage was hosted by Dr. Anjana Bhatia, Dr. Navroop and Mrs. Kuljit Kaur. The event was convened by Dr. Navroop and PG Department of Punjabi. Dr. Sandeep Kaur was Co-Convener. Department of Design and Fine Arts presented an exhibition of paintings and portraits. The event stood as a testament to the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of Punjab, fostering an environment of appreciation for art, literature, and regional identity. The ceremony concluded on a high note with a reaffirmation of the collective resolve to preserve and promote Punjab’s rich cultural tapestry.
