KATRA: The week-long event Karwaan 5.0, organized at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), concluded on a vibrant and celebratory note with a grand valedictory ceremony, marking the successful culmination of a series of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. The final day featured a rich lineup of cultural performances, including robotic and ISRO-themed dances, a āHuman vs AIā skit, folk presentations, and an engaging fashion walk reflecting studentsā aspirations for the future.
The program concluded with an address by the Honāble Vice Chancellor, Prof. Pragati Kumar, followed by a vote of thanks from the faculty coordinator, Shri Sumanta Sarathi Sharma and the distribution of medals to participants. Karwaan 5.0 stood out for its thoughtfully curated events conducted throughout the week, each designed to promote holistic development among students.
The Indoor Sports Day initiated the event, focusing on logical thinking, agility, and problem-solving through activities such as āThe Code Breaker Challengeā and āLaser Grid Escape.ā Students across all age groups participated enthusiastically, setting an energetic tone for the days ahead. The Outdoor Sports Day further emphasized teamwork, coordination, and physical fitness through innovative, theme-based games like āSmart Grid Tic-Tac-Toe Relayā and āMulti-Core Processor Race.ā The activities successfully blended fun with futuristic concepts, encouraging collaborative learning.
Art and Craft Day provided a creative platform for students to express their imagination around the theme āFuture India.ā Activities ranged from drawing futuristic cities and robots for younger students to advanced innovation poster-making for senior classes.The event highlighted originality, artistic expression, and critical thinking. In addition, Literature Day offered opportunities for students to showcase their communication skills through poetry recitations, speeches, and cultural presentations, reflecting their vision of a progressive nation.
Overall, Karwaan 5.0 proved to be an enriching experience, fostering creativity, innovation, teamwork, and learning among students. The enthusiastic participation and seamless organization made it a memorable and impactful event for all involved. In his speech, Honāble Vice Chancellor of SMVDU, Prof. Pragati Kumar congratulated the team Vikalp for the successful culmination of Karwaan 5.0 and wished Vikalp the very best for the upcoming session.


