The event was conducted under the able guidance of managing committee and Principal Dr. Sarla Nirankari. The programme witnessed the virtual address of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, which was attended by a large gathering of NSS volunteers, students, young sportspersons and faculty members. The event highlighted the importance of sports, fitness, discipline, healthy lifestyles and youth participation in nation building.A strong message of “Nasha Chhodo, Khelon Ko Apnao” (Say No to Drugs, Adopt Sports) was delivered by Dr. Pallavi Pandit, NSS Programme Coordinator, who interacted with students and motivated them to stay away from substance abuse and make sports, fitness and discipline an integral part of their lives.
The college was placed in Category A for this national-level programme and Ms. Sangeeta Malhotra was appointed as the Nodal Officer of the programme by the Central Government.
The interactive session was efficiently moderated by the My Bharat Volunteers of the college – Ms. Tarannum Sharma, Ms. Simran Devi and Ms. Gurleen Kaur, who are students of the college.
The session also featured an inspiring interaction with distinguished sportspersons:
Mr. Devraj – Judo Player from Ludhiana
Mr. Taranjit Singh – International Handball Player & Coach from Ludhiana
-Ms. Ritu – Shooting (Air Pistol) Player, State Winner and National Level Qualified from SDAM College.
The sportspersons shared their experiences regarding sports infrastructure, training, discipline, diet, and opportunities for youth in sports and motivated the students to adopt sports as a career and a way of life.Principal Dr. Sarla Nirankari appreciated the efforts of the organizing team and congratulated the moderators and volunteers for successfully conducting the event. The programme concluded with great enthusiasm and with a pledge to promote Fit India, Khelo India and Nasha Mukt Bharat.