Around 120 students participate in competition
RK News Service
Kupwara, June 5: The first phase of the bilateral ‘Kupwara Hindi Sangam’ competition concluded successfully at Teetwal in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, bringing together students from remote border areas in a celebration of language, culture and creativity.
The programme was jointly organised by Wadies Hindi Shiksha Samiti (WHSS), Srinagar, and the Indian Army’s 28 Infantry Division, Kupwara.
The initiative began on June 3 at Army Goodwill School (AGS), Trehgam, where more than 40 students from Classes VI to VIII participated in a written Hindi grammar examination and oral poetry recitation. Students also staged patriotic plays highlighting themes of national pride and unity.
On June 4, the programme moved to Army Goodwill School, Hajinar in Teetwal near the Line of Control (LoC). Despite adverse weather conditions, including heavy rainfall and dense fog, students from Hajinar and Teetwal enthusiastically participated in poetry recitations and theatrical performances.
In total, nearly 120 students from Trehgam, Hajinar and Teetwal took part in the competition.
Commander Sudeep, who guided the programme, appreciated the efforts of WHSS in promoting educational, cultural and intellectual development among children living in remote border regions.
The competition was evaluated by Sabzar Ahmad Ganaie, Hindi Anuvadak at the Rajbhasha Cell of National Institute of Technology Srinagar, who assessed participants on spelling, pronunciation, expression and stage presence.
Speaking on the occasion, WHSS National President Nasreen Ali Nidhi distributed encouragement gifts, including stationery items and chocolates, among all participants. She announced that the results would be declared during the second phase of the programme, where winners would be honoured with medals, certificates and cash prizes.
She also said that officers and soldiers of the Indian Army would be felicitated during the concluding ceremony in recognition of their contribution to national service.
Organisers said the initiative aims to promote educational excellence, cultural awareness and national integration among children residing in border areas of Jammu and Kashmir.