‘Display Your Talent 2022-23’ commenced today at the University of Jammu which is an annual feature of the Department of Students Welfare, University of Jammu. In this event students from the affiliated degree colleges and university departments will be participating in 26 different competitions viz music, dance, literary, fine-arts and theatrical activities.  Prof. Umesh Rai, Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu was the Chief Guest at the inaugural function. Prof. Arvind Jasrotia, Registrar, University of Jammu and other important functionaries of the university also attended the programme which started with the lighting of traditional lamp by the dignitaries. Prof. Umesh Rai, Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu stated with gladness that ‘Display Your Talent’ is a unique cultural extravaganza. He welcomed all the participants to this great platform which has provided inspiration to hundreds of its alumni. He stated that such programmes enable students to understand their inner spark which would act as guiding light in their life. He stated that such activities are not co-curricular or extra- curricular activities anymore but are an important part of the curriculum itself. He recommended that there should be additional marks for such activities for which the university will take initiative for the approval of the competent authorities. He also suggested reaching all the affiliated colleges through Training-Outreach-Programme in the form of Clusters so that there is larger participation in such events in future. Prof. Prakash Antahal, Dean Students Welfare, in his welcome address expressed gladness over the notable participation of the students this year. He wished good luck to the participants for the successful completion of this mega event. He also informed that, this year, the University of Jammu would be hosting the prestigious North Zone Youth Festival under the aegis of Association of Indian Universities and the winners of this Display Your Talent would get an opportunity to participate in the same. Prof. Vishav Raksha, Chairperson, Campus Cultural Committee apprised the audience about the brief history of ‘Display Your Talent’ and she also expressed gladness over the organization of Display Your Talent after a gap of two years because of the corona restrictions. Prof. Sanjana Kaul, Co-Chairperson Campus Cultural Committee presented the vote of thanks. The event of Light Vocal Singing was conducted on the first day of Display Your Talent. Pooja Pandita and Ritika Verma both from Institute of Music and Fine Arts secured First and Second positions respectively. Third position was shared by Geeta Devi from GDC, Reasi and Laksh from GDC (Boys) Udhampur. Certificates of Merit were awarded to Ankush Majotra from GDC (Boys) Kathua and  Khushi Namita Kichloo from the Department of Botany, JU. Ms. Upma Sharma, Sh. Monu Kumar and Sh. Dharmesh Nargotra were the adjudicators and Dr. Sandeep Singh and Dr. Satyapriya were the Teachers In-Charge of the event.

The events of DSW are conceived, planned and organised by the team consisting of Prof. Prakash Antahal (Dean Students Welfare), Prof. Vishav Raksha (Chairperson, Campus Cultural Committee), Prof. Sanjana Kaul (Co-Chairperson, Campus Cultural Committee), Dr. Anil Gupta (Associate Dean SW), Dr. Garima Gupta and Dr. Pritam Singh (Assistant Deans, SW), Dr. A.R. Manhas & Dr. Shallu Sharma (Deputy Proctors), members of Campus Cultural Committee, Ms Mansi Mantoo (Media Officer), Sumeet Sharma (Drama Instructor) and Ifra Kak (Cultural Officer). The events were witnessed by the members of Campus Cultural Committee, teachers, students, scholars of the University of Jammu and prominent members of the civil society.

The hall was managed by Sunny Singh, Janvi Sharma, Aaryan Chalotra, Insha Dawood, Deepika Rajput, Aparna, Palvasha Khanam, Rohan (Departmental Cultural Representatives) and Avinash and Vishal. The sound was looked after by Kulbhushan Thakur.

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On 10^th November, Thursday, the event of Group Song Indian would be conducted at Brig. Rajinder Singh Auditorium, University of Jammu, 10 am onwards.