JAMMU: IQAC of Government Degree College Marh today organized an Inter semester symposium competition on Corporal Punishment and its ill effects under the theme "My constitution My Pride".

The symposium was organized under the guidance of Principal of the college, Prof. (Dr.) Rakesh Kumar Koul exemplifying the institution's steadfast dedication in ensuring the comprehensive well-being of its students.

The Principal emphasized that corporal punishment increases the students behavioral problems over the period of time and has no positive outcomes. He emphasized that there should be a sacred positive relationship between student and teacher, the student should maintain discipline within and beyond the institution and faculty should have the capability and desire of understanding the psychology of students to resolve the issues confronted by students.

Prof Imitaz Shahid (HOD Zoology) conducted the proceedings of the programme.

In all 20 students participated in the intra college symposium competition. Students articulated compelling arguments, illuminating the adverse effects of corporal punishment while acknowledging the necessity for firmness in certain situations.

Vivek Sharma of Vth sem bagged Ist position, Sanjana Bhagat of Vth sem got the IInd position and the IIIrd position was shared by Eshan Saini of IIIrd sem and Abhishek Bhagat of IIIrd sem while consolation prizes were given to Manish Kumar and Harshul Gupta of IIIrd sem. Sushain Kumar of IIIrd sem and Abhay Singh Jamwal of Ist sem helped in event management.