Jalandhar May 16 (Jaswinder Singh Azad)- An enlightening and thought-provoking session was organized at Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya under the visionary guidance of Principal Dr. (Mrs.) Ekta Khosla. The MCVP Department of the institution successfully organised the maiden session of “HMV Spark Talks” series under the aegis of IQAC, offering students and faculty an invaluable opportunity to interact with globally acclaimed development expert Dr. Inder K. Sud. The distinguished speaker for the occasion was Dr. Inder K. Sud, Retd. Director & Vice President, The World Bank, while Mr. Y. K. Sud and Mrs. Sushma Sud graced the event as special guests.
The programme commenced with the traditional Saraswati Vandana followed by the DAV Gaan, illuminating the spirit of knowledge and culture. Principal Dr. Ekta Khosla warmly welcomed the dignitaries by presenting green planters and tokens of honour. Dr. Ekta Khosla highlighted that HMV is not merely an educational institution but a vibrant centre of values, education, women empowerment and holistic development. She also expressed gratitude towards the DAV Management Committee, New Delhi, and the LAC for continuously promoting women empowerment through quality education.
Dr. Inder K. Sud shared his valuable experiences
She proudly remarked that HMV, while preserving its glorious 100-year legacy, continues to progress towards becoming one of the finest institutions of the country. A highly inspiring interactive session was held for the students wherein Dr. Inder K. Sud shared his valuable experiences and insights on success, dedication and social responsibility. He stressed that economic development plays a crucial role in the progress of society and the nation. Sharing experiences from his personal and professional journey, he stated that during the past three years after retirement, he devoted himself to several initiatives for social upliftment and public welfare.
Dr. Sud credited his success to the unwavering support of his parents and teachers
Dr. Sud credited his success to the unwavering support of his parents and teachers who constantly inspired him to move ahead in life. He described his teachers as his role models and guiding forces. He also emphasized the importance of surrounding oneself with hardworking and like-minded people. Inspiring the students, he remarked, “The harder I work, the luckier I feel.” He encouraged students to move ahead in life with discipline, determination and sincere effort. The session proved to be highly enriching and motivational for the students, who enthusiastically interacted with the speaker and sought guidance on various aspects of life and career.
To make the programme culturally vibrant and entertaining, the Music Department presented soulful folk and solo songs, while students also showcased mimicry and a graceful classical dance performance. Mr. Y. K. Sud expressed gratitude and appreciated the positive energy and vibrant atmosphere of the institution. He encouraged students to work diligently for a bright and successful future. The entire programme was organized under the coordination of Dr. Seema Marwaha and Dr. Anjana Bhatia, and convened by Dr. Rama Sharma, while the stage proceedings were efficiently conducted by Dr. Anjana Bhatia. Among those present were Dr. Navroop Kaur, Dr. Ashmeen Kaur, Mrs. Kuljit Kaur, Mrs. Arvinder Kaur (School Coordinator), faculty members and students of the institution.