KMV organises commemoration to celebrate completion of three successful years of autonomy

Jalandhar: Kanya Maha Vidyalaya organised “Commemoration” to celebrate the successful completion of 3 years of Autonomy. The celebrations were organised to pay homage to the Founding Father of Kanya Maha Vidyalaya- Lala Devraj ji. The celebrations witnessed the august presence of acclaimed academicians and dignitaries namely Mr ChanderMohan, President, Arya Shiksha Mandal, Dr Sushma Chawla, Vice President, KMV Managing Committee, Mr Alok Sondhi, General Secretary, KMV Managing Committee, Dr Sushma Chopra, Secretary, KMV Managing Committee, Mrs Nirja ChanderMohan, Member, KMV Managing Committee, Mr Dhruv Mittal, Treasurer, KMV Managing Committee, Dr Sarabjit Singh Chahal, Former Vice Chancellor, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture & Technology, Udaipur, Dr Karamjeet Singh, Vice Chancellor, Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University, Dr GS Brar, Joint DPI Colleges, Dr NS Tung, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Dr Mandeep Kaur, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Dr Suman Sharma, Principal, Lady Shri Ram College of Commerce, New Delhi, Dr Nikhil, Education Officer, UGC, Dr A Nirmala, Former Principal & Secretary, Ethiraj College, Chennai, Dr Geeta Hundal, CAS, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Dr Renu Bharadwaj, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Dr. Jagrup Singh Sekhon, Retired Professor, Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar, Dr.Kamaljit Singh, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Dr. Mandeep Kaur, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Dr. Bikramjit Singh Hundal, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar. 

Welcoming the esteemed guests, Principal Prof. Dr. Atima Sharma Dwivedi averred that this celebration is very important as it marks the successful completion of 3 years of autonomy of KMV- the first & only autonomous women college in Punjab. She averred that the occasion was a special salutation for all those who relentlessly contribute to elevate the standards of education. She further maintained that with a motto of empowering women, KMV has overcome many challenges and successfully established itself as one of the best autonomous colleges in the country. During her presentation, Prof. Dwivedi eloquently explained the various academic reforms that have initiated at KMV under autonomy. Prof. Dwivedi also acquainted everyone with all the new age programs including Honours programs and various value added courses offered only at KMV much to the benefit of the students. Prof. Dwivedi also expressed her heartfelt gratitude to Dr Jaspal Sandhu, Vice Chancellor, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar for constantly guiding and mentoring KMV at every step. Mr ChanderMohan, President, Arya Shiksha Mandal addressing the gathering congratulated the whole KMV family for this glorious achievement. He averred that KMV has been working for women empowerment since its inception and is a torchbearer for women education in the country. He also lauded the serious efforts done by Principal and the whole KMV staff in uplifting the standards of higher education at KMV & said that it is the prime duty of every teacher to reach to each student in this uncertain time so that no student should feel neglected. Dr Karamjeet Singh, Vice Chancellor, Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University was highly appreciative of all the endeavours undertaken by KMV and said that KMV has successfully become a role model for other institutions. Dr Suman Sharma, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, New Delhi averred that she feels honour to be associated with such an iconic and historic institution of our country. She said that KMV paved the way for the other women education institutions in India. Dr. S.S. Chahal, Former Vice Chancellor, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture & Technology, Udaipur lauded the efforts of KMV in providing quality based world class education to the students. He maintained that KMV is one of the foremost institutions that is also imparting skill based education to the girls for their holistic development. Dr Nikhil Kumar, Education Officer, UGC averred that KMV is a role model institution that has successfully harnessed the concept of autonomy. He further said that it is very satisfactory to witness the progress and growth of KMV under autonomy as KMV is an institution that has lived up to its mark. 

During the occasion, a video of students were also shown expressing their love and appreciation for KMV. Mr Alok Sondhi, General Secretary, KMV Managing Committee proposed a Vote of Thanks to all the esteemed guests. He adumbrated that motivating words of all the eminent and distinguished scholars & guests will continue to inspire KMV. Dr Madhumeet, Head, PG Department of English was the moderator for the event. Madam Principal lauded the efforts of whole organising committee for successfully organising the celebrations.