Jalandhar November 2 (Jaswinder Singh Azad)- Apeejay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar, witnessed an atmosphere of double celebration and immense joy as the birthday of Mrs. Sushma Paul Berlia, Chairperson, Apeejay Education, was celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervour. The occasion became even more special as the college achieved yet another milestone by winning the Zonal Youth Festival Trophy for the 27th time, adding another glorious chapter to its legacy. On this special occasion, Principal Dr. Neerja Dhingra, along with the faculty members and staff, extended heartfelt birthday wishes to Mrs. Sushma Paul Berlia and prayed for her good health, long life, and happiness. The entire Apeejay family was also congratulated on this remarkable achievement of winning the Zonal Youth Festival Trophy for the 27th time.
Sharing the inspiration behind her life, Mrs. Sushma Paul Berlia spoke about her father, Late Seth Stya Paul Ji, whose personality and life journey have always been a source of inspiration for her. His journey from an ordinary individual to an extraordinary personality stands as a remarkable example of determination, hard work, vision, and human values. The values and inspiration she imbibed from him have profoundly shaped her personality and outlook towards life. Addressing the faculty members and students, Mrs. Sushma Paul Berlia conveyed the message that “There is a divine spark within each one of us. All we need to do is recognise it and awaken the divinity hidden within ourselves.” She encouraged everyone to explore the goodness and human sensitivity within themselves, nurture these qualities, and embrace the values of humanity in their everyday lives. Her message was a beautiful call for spiritual awareness, positive thinking, and the upholding of human values.
On this special occasion, a documentary highlighting her extraordinary life, achievements, visionary outlook, and significant contributions to the fields of education, art, and culture was also screened. The film showcased various inspiring dimensions of her remarkable journey. She also extended her heartfelt congratulations to the faculty members, staff, and students of the college on winning the Zonal Youth Festival Trophy for the 27th time. Describing this historic achievement as the outcome of collective dedication, tireless efforts, discipline, creativity, and team spirit, she appreciated the contributions and commitment of the entire team.