CNN Central News & Network-ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: The annual festival Sanketika and the two-day Model United Nations were inaugurated in a grand ceremony at Sant Hirdaram Girls College, Bhopal. The event aims to encourage creativity, leadership ability, cultural expression, innovation and the all-round development of students.
The inaugural ceremony was attended by the chief guest, Major General G.D. Bakshi, SM, VSM, Sunita Bakshi, Colonel N. Parwani, Siddh Bhauji, president, S.H.K.E.S., Ghanshyam Bulchandani, secretary, S.H.K.E.S., Mahesh Dayaramani, secretary, Jeev Sewa Sansthan, Hero Gyanchandani, director, S.H.G.C., Dalima Parwani, principal, S.H.G.C., Manas Daulani, MUN organiser, distinguished members of the society, participating students and faculty members of the college.
College principal Dalima Parwani warmly welcomed all guests and participants. Expressing gratitude for their dignified presence, she encouraged the students to make the maximum use of the opportunities being provided by the institution. She highlighted the important role of education in character building, developing self-confidence and making meaningful contributions to society.
Chief guest Major General G.D. Bakshi shared his experiences from the battlefield and presented powerful thoughts on the challenges and realities of war. His spirited address filled the auditorium with a sense of patriotism and national pride. He said the courage to struggle for the nation is not limited to any gender.
Praising women’s emotional strength, resilience and ability to cope with stress, he said courage and determination are not decided by gender, but by a person’s inner strength. At the end of his inspiring address, he called upon everyone to maintain deep sensitivity and unshakeable courage towards the nation, to keep alive the resolve to struggle and sacrifice for the country, and to develop limitless curiosity for acquiring knowledge.
Sunita Bakshi appreciated the college for providing such an excellent platform for students to showcase their talent, identify their interests and gain practical experience. Emphasising the principle of “learn, earn and move forward”, she motivated the students to continue acquiring knowledge, develop their skills and become self-reliant.
Colonel N. Parwani highlighted the importance of Model United Nations, saying the platform gives students an opportunity to understand diplomacy, policy discussions and global issues. He encouraged them to become aware citizens and future transformational leaders.
At Sant Hirdaram Girls College, Bhopal, Siddh Bhauji inspired the students to remain dedicated to education, discipline and continuous learning. He underlined the importance of positive thinking, self-confidence, a healthy lifestyle, firm resolve and sustained efforts to achieve their goals. Mahesh Dayaramani, secretary, Jeev Sewa Sansthan, welcomed everyone and described gratitude, dedication and emotional well-being as essential values for a happy life.
Sanketika featured a wide range of cultural, literary and creative activities. The main competitions included Rangmanch – The Stage Speaks, Nirman, Nritya Milan, Pratibha Manch, Vastra Vividhata, Desi Swaad, Vichar Manthan, Bazaar Baazi, Mukhrang and Dum Lagao. Participants displayed excellent creativity, originality, communication skills, team spirit and competitive ability in these contests.
Participants securing first, second and third positions in all competitions were awarded prizes. The major attraction of the event was the overall championship trophy, which was awarded to Mukita International School. The school earned this honour by winning the highest number of prizes in various competitions.
Along with the cultural activities, the Model United Nations also began at the college for the third time. The platform provides students an opportunity to develop understanding of international affairs, diplomatic deliberation, constructive dialogue and leadership skills. MUN organiser Manas Daulani expressed gratitude to the college for providing students the opportunity to express their opinions freely, take part in meaningful discussions and develop public speaking and decision-making abilities.
The two-day MUN is being organised with the objective of developing critical thinking, negotiation skills, a spirit of cooperation and understanding of global challenges among students. The open talent show conducted by RJ Shaizy brought special enthusiasm and energy to the event and gave participants an opportunity to showcase their individual talents.
More than 1,000 students from various reputed institutions registered and participated actively in this inter-college and inter-school event. To promote student entrepreneurship and innovation, more than 23 stalls were set up by the college’s Entrepreneurship Cell and Institution Innovation Council. These stalls inspired students to move forward in the direction of entrepreneurship, innovation, creativity and self-reliance.
The day-long celebration concluded with a spectacular musical performance by Aman Khan, popularly known as “The Rapping Machine”. His captivating performance mesmerised the audience and brought the entire college campus alive with music and youthful energy.
Sanketika is a celebration of originality, creativity, expression and innovation, connecting the richness of Indian traditions with a global outlook. Through diverse competitions, cultural activities and Model United Nations, Sant Hirdaram Girls College continues to work to nurture the talents of students, encourage leadership ability and support their all-round development. The event motivates students to recognise their capabilities and move towards becoming confident, responsible citizens prepared for future challenges.
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