University of Jammu’s Display Your Talent 2025 concludes at Ravi Zone and Pir Panjal Zone with fanfare

JAMMU: Aligning with the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Prof. Umesh Rai’s vision of taking cultural activities closer to students across Jammu province, the University of Jammu successfully concluded the Display Your Talent 2025 events at two vibrant venues today—Kathua Campus (Ravi Zone) and Government Post Graduate College Rajouri (Pir Panjal Zone).

The five-zone cultural model, introduced under the Vice Chancellor’s leadership, aims to ensure that students from every district—urban or remote—receive equal opportunities to participate, perform, and showcase their artistic, literary, and intellectual talents. The model has significantly widened student participation and strengthened the University’s outreach across Jammu region.

The Display Your Talent-2025, Ravi Zone, organised by the Department of Students Welfare, University of Jammu in collaboration with Kathua Campus, concluded today at Kathua Campus with great enthusiasm and celebration. The event was graced by the Chief Guest Prof. Parkash Antahal, Dean Students Welfare, University of Jammu, Prof. Arvind Jasrotia, Rector Kathua Campus, along with faculty members of Kathua Campus, faculty from various colleges of Ravi Zone, participants, and students.

In his address, Prof. Antahal highlighted that the competition was organised across five distinct zones of Jammu Province: Pir Panjal Zone (Rajouri-Poonch), Tawi Zone (Jammu), Chenab Zone (Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban), Devika Zone (Udhampur, Reasi), and Ravi Zone (Kathua, Samba). He emphasised that the zone-wise format, adopted only last year, has led to maximum participation, reaffirming the success and inclusivity of the model.

He congratulated all participants and winners for their commendable performances and enthusiastic involvement, noting that the competitions not only offered a platform to showcase talent but also facilitated constructive evaluation and skill refinement. The distinguished panel of judges comprised Mr. Arvind Anand and Mr. Pawan Verma for Theatre events; Mr. Amarjeet Singh and Mr. Ankush Kesar for Fine Arts; and Prof. Amisha Gupta and Dr. Hema Gandotra for Literary competitions.

Events Conducted at Ravi Zone included Group Song (Indian), Jai Dogra Song, Light Vocal Solo, Classical Vocal Solo, Collage, Painting, Western Group Song, Western Vocal Solo, Classical Instrumental Solo (Percussion), Cartooning, and Poster Making. Day Two: One Act Play, Skit, Quiz, Clay Modelling, Photography, Mehandi, Classical Dance, Folk Dance, Elocution, Debate, Installation, and Rangoli.

The valedictory session was conducted by Dr. Rajani Sarangal, and the vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Sourbh Shastri. Dr. Neelam Choudhary, Dr. Shallu Sharma and Dr. Tarun Sharma were the observers for different events. In Pir Panjal Zone, two-day cultural extravaganza, brimming with youthful energy and creative fervour, concluded at Government Post Graduate College, Rajouri. The event brought together talented students from various colleges across the Pir Panjal Zone who participated enthusiastically in performing arts, literary, and fine arts competitions.

Competitions held were debate, elocution, quiz, rangoli, clay modelling, and folk dance. The esteemed jury comprised Dr. Romina Rashid, Dr. Jatinder Singh, Mr. Ravi Sharma, Mr. Sunil Sharma, Mr. Mahesh Sharma, and Mr. Vijay Anand. The event was graced by Dr. Rani Mughal, Principal, GDC Surankote, as Chief Guest. In her address, she appreciated the efforts of the University of Jammu in promoting regional culture in this oft-neglected region and praised the platform for enabling students to display their artistic, cultural, and intellectual skills.

Speaking at the valedictory function, Dr. A.R. Manhas, Deputy Chief Proctor and Observer for the zone, applauded the commitment of all stakeholders from the University and the host institution. He thanked the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, the Dean Students Welfare, and the Chairperson Campus Cultural Committee for their guidance and support in ensuring the event’s success.

Prof. Z.A. Mirza, Principal, GDC Rajouri, presided over the ceremony and congratulated all committees involved in the conduct of the programme. He expressed hope that the University would continue organising such initiatives to nurture talent at the grassroots level. The event concluded with a prize distribution ceremony. A vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. Zakir Hussain Kalis, Cultural Coordinator for the Pir Panjal Zone. The proceedings were conducted efficiently by Prof. Khaleeq Ahmed and Prof. Murtaza Ahmed. Dr. Vimal Kishore and Dr. P.P. Singh were the event incharges.

The events of the Department of Students Welfare, University of Jammu are being conceived, planned, and coordinated by the DSW team led by 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 and Dr. A.R. Manhas (Deputy Chief Proctors), Dr. Harleen Kaur and Dr. Ripudaman Parihar (Assistant Deans SW), Ms. Mansi Mantoo (Media Officer), Sumeet Sharma (Drama Instructor), and members of the Campus Cultural Committee. The coordination was done by Kulbhushan Thakur, Sachin Sharma, Jatinder Singh, Arif Paul, Joginder Sharma and R.P. Singh