On
8thSeptember,
2023
International Literacy Day was celebrated by Planning Forum, PG Department
of Economics, Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar under
the able guidance
of Principal Prof. Dr. (Mrs) Ajay Sareen. The celebration was marked by
poster-making competition in which students participated with great enthusiasm
and showcased their talent and zeal for the spread of literacy drive in the
society. The themes related to Education, Knowledge, Literacy, Empowerment were
artistically presented on colourful posters. On this day, the faculty members
of Department of Economics made the students aware about the latest facts and
figures relating to literacy scenario in India and discuss the far-reaching
effect of a literate society on various developing parameters. Dr. Neeru Bharti
Sharma (Head, Department of Fine Arts), Dr. Mamta, Dean Vedic Studies
were the judges of the competition. Mrs. Navroop, Dean Youth
Welfare,
Dr. Ashmeen Kaur, IQAC Coordinator were
also present on this occasion. Dr. Shallu Batra stressed upon upgrading the level of quality
education among students in an endeavour
to make India a knowledge power. Prof.
Dr. (Mrs.) Ajay Sareen appreciated the efforts of Economics Department
for creating awareness
among students and
society about
the significance of the literacy world. The first position was bagged by Km. Ekta student of
BA Sem-V.
Km. Neha
student of BA Sem-III and Km.
Geetanjali
student of B.Com Sem I won the second
and third positions respectively. Km. Zeenat student of BA Sem-I and Km. Harpreet student
of BA Sem-V got
the consolation prizes. Incharge of planning forum Dr. Shallu Batra, Ms.
Joytika Minhas, Mrs. Chandrika, Ms. Harmanu, Ms. Rinku and Ms. Priya were
present on the Occasion.
