Bhaderwah Youth Festival: A Platform for Inter-community Bonding and Talent Hunt

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Bhaderwah Youth Festival, a collaborative venture between Bhaderwah campus, University of Jammu and 4 Rashtriya Rifles of the Indian Army, was inaugurated by the Minister of Higher Education, Abdul Ganai Malik, on December 3, 2010. The festival aimed to promote inter-community bonding and provide a platform for students to showcase their talent in various competitive activities. The event was attended by dignitaries including Vice Chancellor Jammu University, Prof Varun Sahni, Major General Gurmeet Singh, and others.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Bhaderwah Youth Festival was organized by 4 Rashtriya Rifles of the Indian Army in collaboration with Bhaderwah campus, University of Jammu.
  • The festival aimed to promote inter-community bonding and provide a platform for students to showcase their talent in various competitive activities.
  • The event was attended by dignitaries including Minister of Higher Education, Abdul Ganai Malik, Vice Chancellor Jammu University, Prof Varun Sahni, and others.
  • The festival featured various activities, including dog shows, weapon displays, talent hunts, and cultural programs.
  • Over 2,011 students from eight colleges participated in the festival, and another 300 students attended the event as spectators.
  • The festival also included a career counseling stall, IT stalls, and book stalls to help students with academic and job opportunities.

Statistics:

  • 2,011 students from eight colleges participated in the festival.
  • Another 300 students attended the event as spectators.
  • The festival featured various activities, including dog shows, weapon displays, talent hunts, and cultural programs.
  • Over 1,000 youths registered their names to join the Indian Army through the employment bureau stall set up by the army.
  • The festival was a platform for inter-community bonding in the remote region of Bhaderwah.

Sources:

  • The Northlines, Copyright 2010, distributed by Contify.com
  • Bhaderwah campus, University of Jammu
  • 4 Rashtriya Rifles of the Indian Army