The Maiden Mega Cultural /Literary Contest organised by the Office of Dean Students Welfare, Cluster University of Jammu concluded today at GCW Gandhi Nagar, Constituent College of Cluster University of Jammu. Prof. Amitabh Mattoo Hon’ble Advisor to Hon’ble Chief Minister, J&K was the Chief Guest. Prof. Amitabh Mattoo Hon’ble Advisor to Hon’ble Chief Minister, J&K appreciated the relentless efforts of the University under the able leadership of Prof Anju Bhasin towards achieving commendable benchmarks. He extended his unyielding support to the University for churning out eminent researchers and dynamic entrepreneurs and also motivated the youth to channelize their energy and talent so as to become productive and progressive citizens of tomorrow.

The students from the five constituent colleges of Cluj; GCW Gandhi Nagar, Govt. MAM College, Govt. SPMR College of Commerce, Govt. College of Education Jammu and GGM Science College  participated in the thirty - one events spread into three categories: KalAnjali (Performing Arts) covering Natak (Theatre), Nritya (Dance), Gayan, Vadan (Music), San Rachna (Creative Arts) , and Saahityam (Literati). 

Prof Anju Bhasin, Vice Chancellor, CLUJ welcomed the guests and gave a road map of CLUJ towards accelerating the work of highest quality, outstanding student experience, student engagement and community development and presided over the function. 

A Cultural bonanza of dance and music was presented by the students which included Mime by GGM Science College, One Act Play and creative dance by GCW Gandhinagar and Classical Dance and monoacting  by Govt.S.P.M.R.College of Commerce. 

Overall best Institutional trophy was bagged by GCW Gandhinagar in Natak, Gayan Vaadan and Govt. M.A.M College  in SanRachna.

Best individual performers in different activities were also awarded. Best Abhineta- Priya Sharma of GCW Gandhinagar, Nrityakar-  Ms. Sushmita Banerjee & Komal Singh of GCW Gandhinagar, Best Sangeetkar- Ms. Sushmita Banerjee of GCW Gandhinagar, Best Rachna kar- Ankit Sharma of GGM Science College, Best Sahityakar- Goldi Sharma of Govt. College of Education.

Sushmita Banerjee of GCW Gandhinagar was declared overall best performer in YuvTarang 2018. GGM Science College received the Runners up Trophy and GCW Gandhinagar was declared the Overall winner in YugTarang 2018.   

Prof. Poonam Dhawan, Dean Academics Affairs, Dr.Jatinder Khajuria, Registrar, Controller Examination, Deans of various schools, CLUJ, Principals of Constituent colleges, President CTA, Distinguished Academia from University of Jammu, Teaching Faculty from colleges, Prominent Media Heads and students graced the occasion. Prof Aekta Gupta, Cultural Coordinator gave a brief report of the events. The programme was compered by Prof. Banpreet Kour and assisted by Seerat Baji of GCW Gandhinagar and Manya Langer of Govt. M.A.M.College. The Contest was coordinated by Prof. Renu Nanda, Prof. Baljinder Kour, Prof. Sandhya Sankhyadhar and Prof. Savita Jamwal, Conveners, Cultural Committees of the constituent colleges. 

Dr. Twinkle Suri, Dean Students Welfare CLUJ delivered the formal vote of thanks.