Jalandhar December 22 (Jaswinder Singh Azad)- Sahil Chawla, a student of Apeejay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar, has been selected to participate in the Republic Day Parade. Sahil Chawla, a student of B.Voc. (E-Commerce and Digital Marketing) at Apeejay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar, has been chosen by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, to take part in the Republic Day Parade scheduled to be held in Delhi on 26 January.
The final screening for selection involved three stages: the first at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar; the second at Guru Kashi University, Talwandi Sabo; and the third at the North Zone Pre-RD Camp at Chitkara University, Rajpura.
In this rigorous selection process—which evaluated parade marching, cultural performance, physical fitness, and interviews—only four students from Punjab were selected.
It is a matter of immense pride for the college that Sahil will represent and lead Apeejay College of Fine Arts. He will undergo parade training in Delhi from 1 January to 31 January 2026 in preparation for the Republic Day celebration.
Principal Dr. Neerja Dhingra expressed her delight on this occasion and said that it is a proud moment for the college that its students continue to prove their talent in diverse fields. She added that Sahil, as an active member of the NSS wing, has been enthusiastically participating in the various activities organized under NSS.
He is not only aware of his social responsibilities but also inspires and sensitizes others. He motivates students to become responsible citizens.
She especially appreciated the efforts of Dr. Simki Dev, Dean of the NSS wing, and said that she should continue to encourage other students to engage in social welfare activities.