SAMBA: Department of Education in collaboration Department of Physical Education and Sports, Government Degree College Vijaypur conducted a 2-day yoga and meditation session for its students and faculty members on 19th and 20th November, 2024.

The camp was aimed to promote the benefits of yoga for physical well-being and meditation for mental well-being among the college community. The sessions included instruction on various yoga postures (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayama) and meditation techniques. The camp was well-received by participants, who appreciated the opportunity to learn and practice yoga under the guidance of experienced instructors. The sessions provided a platform for students and faculty to relax, de-stress and improve their overall health.

The technical yoga sessions were taken by Dr. Jan Mohd. Wani (PTI) and Prof. Pooja Devi (Lecturer, Department of Sociology) on Day 1 while for day two the technical expert was Prof. Meetu Sharma (HOD Geography). The meditation session was taken up by Prof. Ritu Bhagat (HOD Education) in which she apprised the students that meditation is an approach to training the mind similar to the way that yoga is an approach to training the body.

Principal GDC Vijaypur, Dr. Vandana Verma expressed her gratitude to the organizing committee yoga. She lauded the efforts of the Department of Education and Physical Education and Sports for organizing such a successful event, highlighting the positive impact it had on the college community. Dr. Verma further emphasized the importance of incorporating such wellness programs regularly and expressed her hope for more similar events in the near future.

Prof. Ritu Bhagat, (HOD Education) expressed heartfelt gratitude to all the participants and guests. She also thanked the staff members and the Principal for unwavering support and encouragement. Refreshment was also distributed at the end of each technical session.

The camp was organized with full support of the senior faculty members namely Prof. Anita Jamwal (HOD Political Science), Prof. Mamta Gupta (HOD Commerce) and Dr. Anoop Kumar Bhagat (HOD Sociology).

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A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

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For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

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