Jalandhar March 11 (Jaswinder Singh Azad)- The I-Social Club of PCM S.D. College for Women, Jalandhar, instituted under the Government of India’s Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative, successfully organised an Article Writing Competition on the theme “Chapchar Kut in Mizoram: Celebrating Tradition and Community.”
The competition aimed at inculcating cultural awareness, national integration, and appreciation of India’s diverse heritage among students.
The event was organised to acquaint students with the vibrant cultural ethos of Mizoram, particularly its spring festival, Chapchar Kut. The festival, celebrated with great enthusiasm across Mizoram, marks the completion of the arduous task of jungle clearing for jhum cultivation and symbolises joy, renewal, and community bonding. Through this activity, students were encouraged to explore the historical, social, and cultural dimensions of the festival and reflect upon its contemporary relevance.
The competition witnessed enthusiastic participation from students across various streams. The articles were evaluated on the basis of content originality, clarity of expression, and coherence of ideas. Sanjana of B.A. Semester II bagged first position and Romal of B.A. B.Ed Semester IV made it to second position.
President Shri Naresh Budhia, Senior Vice President Shri Vinod Dada, other members of the managing committee and Principal Dr Pooja Prashar lauded the initiative of the Club for organising such meaningful activities that broaden students’ horizons and promote the spirit of unity in diversity. The event successfully fulfilled its objective of building cultural bridges and nurturing respect for India’s multifaceted traditions.