SAMBA: Department of Dogri Government Degree College Vijaypur, in collaboration with Department of Hindi, organised a poetry recitation activity to commemorate ‘Republic Day 2025'.

The aim of organizing poetry recitation was to educate students regarding the importance of gaining independence, freedom and the constitution of our country. Republic Day is celebrated as a national event commemorating the adoption of the Constitution of India, and the country's transition to a republic which came into effect on 26 January 1950. Students of Dogri and Hindi participated actively in the event with great enthusiasm, fervor and zeal.

The event commenced with the welcome address by Dr. Manoj Heer (HOD Dogri) delivering an insightful speech, sharing valuable thoughts on Republic Day with the participants.

Participating students through their patriotic poems shedded light on how the constitution came into effect in 1950 after gaining independence in 1947. Proceedings of the event were also carried out by Dr. Manoj Heer.

The event was conducted under the guidance of Dr. Vandana Gupta, Principal of the College. Speaking on the occasion, she congratulated the organizers for hosting an event highlighting the importance of celebrating the days of National importance.

The event was organized with the full support of the senior faculty members- Prof. Mamta Gupta (HOD Commerce), Dr. Anoop Kumar Bhagat (HOD Sociology) Prof. Ritu Bhagat (HOD Education).

The whole event was coordinated by Prof. Poonam Kundan (HOD Environmental Science), Dr. Naseem Chowdhary (NSS PO and HOD English) and Dr. Manoj Heer (HOD Dogri).

The event was co-coordinated by Dr. Gunjeet Mahiwal (Lecturer Education), Prof. Sonia Devi (Lecturer Hindi), Dr. Nain Singh (Lecturer Hindi) and Dr. Indu Koul (Lecturer English).