5th PRATIVAD – An Annual Inter School Contest at GNA University

Jalandhar, December 9, 2018: Prativad- an Inter School Contest, one of the greatest events was organized at GNA University for 2 days December 7& 8, 2018. The first day of the grand event on December 6, 2018not only focused on bringing forth the young talent but also nurturing and developing competitive spirit among the students. Prativad bagged wonderful response from around 1000 students from 60 schools from all over Punjab who participated in different competitions like Robotronz, Young Chef Competition, Photography, Peripherals, Gaming Mania, Get Set Fly, E-Treasure Hunt, Voice of Doaba, Graphic Design, Photoshop, Commerce Olympiad, Spell Bee, etc. The first day of the event started with lamp lighting by the Chief Guest, S. Gurdeep Singh Sihra, Pro-Chancellorof the University and other dignitaries. The Chief Guest congratulated the young students who came to grab the opportunity to meet and compete with their peers. He also ensured that GNA University focuses to encourage the young talent so that they can enrich their profile and become employable along with increasing their competency and confidence. S. Gursaran Singh Sihra, Chancellor graced the 2nd day of the gala event as the Chief Guest and was very much impressed by the diverse talent of the participants from across 60 schools of Punjab. He also complimented the staff of GNA University for taking such initiatives. He stressed that champions are made by strong vision, determination, persistence, skill and will. S. Gursaran Singh Sihra, Chancellor GNA University expressed his delight in witnessing the talent among the budding participants from all over the Punjab and remarked, “The time is not far when GNA University will be producing future leaders and making Phagwara a brainy city.” The event was witnessed by worthy jury members for all the 12 events and the respected teachers, who had accompanied the students from their respective schools. There was a tough competition amongst the participants who came all across from different districts of Punjab. The participants of this annual event Prativadwere deeply thankful to S.Gurdeep Singh Sihra, Pro Chancellor, GNA University for providing them an opportunity to be a part of such a gala show ofcultural and academic events at one platform. Overall, there were 11 events with a cash prize of Rs 11,000/- , second of Rs5100/- and third Prize ofRs 3100/- was secured by the schools in the various events. The First positions are bagged by the following schools- Gaming Mania-Police D.A.V public school (CS22) Photography -Parvati Jain School, Jalandhar Young Chef Competition-Cambridge International for Girls, Jalandhar Photography- Kamla Nehru Public School Phagwara Graphic Design- Doaba Area Senior Secondary School Know Your Vehicle- GMA City Public School, Singriwala, Hoshiarpur Get Set Fly- Police DAV Public School, Jalandhar Peripherals Get Together- SahibzadaAjit Singh Ji Public School, Sarhand Photoshop-D A Sen. Sec. School, Nurmahal Spell Bee Championship- Cambridge International School, Jalandhar Commerce Olympiad- BSF Senior Secondary School, Jalandhar Voice of Doaba- Police DAV Public School, Jalandhar Robotronz- Cambridge international school, Jalandhar