KATRA: In a significant session of the ongoing student induction program for first-year students at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Lieut. Dr. Pankaj Mehta, Associate NCC Officer, 4 J&K Battalion NCC, delivered an inspiring lecture on "Role of Youth in Nation Building." The talk underscored the vital contributions that young people can make towards the development and progress of the nation.
Prof. Balbir Singh, Dean of Academic Affairs at SMVDU, welcomed Lieut. Mehta and highlighted the importance of this lecture for the youth. Prof. Singh noted that understanding their role in nation-building is crucial for the students as they begin their academic journey.Lieut. Dr. Mehta's talk focused on motivating students to become disciplined and responsible citizens.
He emphasized the importance of values such as integrity, dedication, and commitment to the nation's welfare, inspiring the students to actively participate in societal development.The expert talk was preceded by an introductory session on National Cadet Corps (NCC) by Dr. Varun Dutta, NCC Coordinator at SMVDU.
Dr. Dutta provided an overview of the NCCâs objectives and its role in instilling leadership and discipline among youth. The student induction program is being jointly coordinated by a dedicated team of faculty members: Dr. Pooja Sharma, Dr. Anil Bhardwaj, Dr. Madhu Mangal Chaturvedi, Dr. Varun Dutta, Dr. Bharat Bhushan Jindal, Dr. Rajiv Kumar, Dr. Amit Sinha, and Dr. Kamaldeep. Their collective efforts are aimed at providing newly admitted students with valuable insights and guidance as they embark on their academic and personal journeys.


