Inter-Zonal ‘Display Your Talent 2024–25’ Day-2 enthrals Jammu University with music, art & cultural exchange performances

JAMMU: On the 2^nd day of ‘Inter-Zonal Display Your Talent 2024-25’ being organized by the Department of Students Welfare, University of Jammu, the events of Western Singing, Rangoli and Clay Modelling were conducted at University of Jammu. Dr. Neeraj Sharma (Registrar) Prof. Prakash C. Antahal (Dean Students Welfare), Prof. Monika Chadha (Chairperson, Campus Cultural Committee), Prof. Sarika Manhas, (Co-Chairperson, Campus Cultural Committee) and other dignitaries were present at the occasion.

The new format of Display Your Talent has been envisioned by Prof. Umesh Rai, Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu which has witnessed a larger participation of the students from the far-flung areas. All the affiliated colleges from Jammu province were distributed into 5 Zones; Tawi Zone, Pir- Panjal Zone, Devika Zone, Ravi Zone and Chenab Zone where Zonal Level Display Your Talent competitions were organized and the winners of those competitions are now competing in Inter Zonal Level.

The Special attraction of today’s event was the Cultural Presentation by the students of Shivaji University, Kolhapur who have specially come from Kolhapur to Jammu for Cultural Exchange programme. The spectacular performances received the standing ovation from the audience. The 30 member contingent was headed by Dr. Tanaji Chougule, Director, Students Development Department, Shivaji University Kolhapur, Dr. Raghunath Dhamakale, Management Council Member, Shivaji University Kolhapur, Mr. Swagat Parulekar, Management Council Member, Shivaji University Kolhapur, Mr. Pramod Shankar Patil, Mrs. Surekha Adake, Mr. Vijay Ingavle and Mr. Sujeet Mundhe.

The results of the events so far are; One Act Play 1^st, GCW, Udhampur, 2^nd, PG Integrated, University of Jammu, 3^rd, GCW, Parade, Skit, 1^st-GDC R.S. Pura, 2^nd- GCW, Udhampur, 3^rd- CD & OE, University of Jammu, Mime, Certificate of Merit (COM)-GCW, Udhampur, Elocution, 1^st, Rahul Thakur, GDC Kathua, 2nd Ojeswi Rajput, GCW Parade, 3^rd-Anshika Gandhi, The Law School, Com- Braniya Singh, Bhartiya College of Education, Debate, 1^st-Ojeswi Rajput, GCW Parade, 2^nd- Samiya Sharma, GCW Parade, 3^rd- Anshika Chambyal, Kathua Campus, Com Mohd. Aman Zari, GDC Rajouri, COM- Parth Raina, The Law School, JU, Painting, 1^st-Pankaj Kumar, Udhampur Campus, 2^nd-Richa Raina, IMFA,3^rd-Ritish Sharma, GDC Akhnoor, Com- Rupinder Singh, GDC R.S. Pura, COM- Manvi Rathore, GWC, Udhampur, Cartooning , 1^st-Rahul, GDC Udhampur, 2^nd- Amandeep, Udhampur Campus, 3^rd- Tanish Kumari, GDC R.S. Pura, Poster Making, 1^st-Rupinder Singh, GDC R.S. Pura, 2^nd-Abuzar Ali, IMFA, 3^rd-Mohit Sharma, GLDM Hiranagar, Western Group Singing, 1st- IMFA, 2^nd – GCW Udhampur, 3^rd- GCW Parade. Western Singing Solo, 1^st- Manya Verma, GDC Udhampur, 2^nd-Kunwar Langer, The Law School, JU, 3^rd- Preeti from CD & OE, JU. Quiz, 1^st- Dept. of Political Science, JU, 2^nd- MIER, 3^rd- GDC Rajouri, Rangoli- 1^st- Shagun Kapoor, KC Law College, 2^nd-Gurleen Kaur, Department of Journalism, JU, 3^rd- Sughandita Pandita, Bhartiya College of Education. Clay Modelling- 1^st- Versha Kumari, IMFA, 2^nd, Gurleen Kaur, Department of Journalism, JU, 3^rd, GDC Hiranagar, COM, Nancy Verma, GCW Parade.

The esteemed adjudicators of the events included (Music) Sh. Ajay Chaurasiya, Mr. Ravi Gautam, Ms. Tanya gupta, Mr. Anish Mattoo. (Fine Arts) Ms. Reecha Gupta, Dr. Sanjay Sharma and Mr. Suresh Sharma. Teacher Incharges of the events included Dr. Jasleen Kaur, Dr. Ankit Mahajan, Dr. Sandeep Singh, Dr. Tarun Chauhan, Dr. Sandeep Dubey and Dr. P.P. Singh.

The events of DSW are conceived, planned and organised by the team consisting of Prof. Prakash Antahal (Dean Students Welfare), Prof. Monika Chadha (Chairperson, Campus Cultural Committee), Prof. Sarika Manhas (Co-Chairperson, Campus Cultural Committee), Dr. Pritam Singh (Associate Dean SW), Dr. Shallu Sharma & Dr. A.R. Manhas (Deputy Chief Proctors), Dr. Harleen Kaur & Dr. Ripudaman Parihar (Assistant Dean, SW), members of Campus Cultural Committee, Ms Mansi Mantoo (Media Officer) and Ifra Kak (Cultural Officer). The events were witnessed by the members of Campus Cultural Committee, teachers, students, scholars of the University of Jammu and prominent members of the civil society.

The hall was managed by Ivleen Kaur, Dilpreet Kaur, Ananya, Purvi, Sunaina, Ranjeet, Naresh, Jhanvi and Adnan. Sachin Sharma, Gagandeep Singh & R.P. Singh. The sound was looked after by Kulbhushan Thakur and Arif Paul. The winners of Second and Third positions would be felicitated on 18^th December, 3 pm and winners of First Positions would be felicitated on 19^th December at 4 pm at Brig. Rajinder Singh Auditorium, University of Jammu.

On 18^th December 2025, the events of Group Song Indian, Light Vocal Solo, Classical Vocal Solo, Classical Instrumental (P&NP) would be conducted at Brig. Rajinder Singh Auditorium, University of Jammu, 10am onwards.