Maiden annual literary and cultural fest 

Chandigarh, April 9, 2024: Department of Defence & National Security Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh organised its maiden annual literary and cultural fest ‘KAVACH:  रणनीति का रंगमंच’ on Tuesday, at Student Centre of Panjab University. 

Dr. Jaskaran Singh Waraich, Chairman, DDNSS welcomed the all the  guests, university faculty, students and NCC cadets present for the event. He outlined the objective of the fest to enhance the civilian connection with the Armed Forces especially with the youth of colleges and universities and to enhance the awareness of the subject discipline amongst the masses. Inaugural of the event was convened by Dr. Shaveri Thakur.
 

Prof. Y. P. Verma, Registrar, Panjab University was the chief guest for the event. He lauded the effort of the department for organising such a unique event for the first time in the university. He encouraged the department for organising such events in the future and extended his full support. Lt. Gen. G.S Sangha, AVSM, VSM, SM (Retd.), Chair Professor, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Chair, Department of Defence and National Security Studies, PU, who was the guest of honour of the event, said that this event would provide opportunity to the civilians to understand the defence forces and their profession. He pointed out that defence services gives a chance to the youth to serve the country and its fellow countrymen. Prof Amit Chauhan, Dean Student Welfare, Prof Simrat Kahlon, Dean Student Welfare (W), were also presented at the event.
 

The Department has organised various activities like military equipments and weapon display by the Western Command ,Chandimandir, where infantry battalion weapons were displayed, various models of planes and ships were also displayed by the 1 Chandigarh Air Squadron and 1 Chandigarh naval unit respectively, a musical performance by the BIG Band (Bonded in Gratitude), comprising of  visually impaired students from different colleges/departments of Panjab University. Also a blood donation camp with assistance from PGI Chandigarh, including open mic, military quiz, fun & sports activities  were also organised. The event was well received and appreciated and a great footfall of more than 1000 people was seen. It was attended by the general masses,  students of the various colleges and schools,  cadets of Chandigarh NCC army, air and naval wings, veterans, serving officers, students, research scholars and faculty of University. Event was sponsored by decathlon, fly2globe international travel service company, vivo etc.