12/08/2026
Dated 12/08/2026
As part of the nationwide “Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign–2026” and the year-long commemoration of 150 years of the National Song “Vande Mataram,” the Departments of English, Hindi, Dogri and Education, Government Degree College Marh, organized a Rakhi Display and Making Competition along with the singing of the National Song “Vande Mataram” and the National Anthem. The programme was organized to promote patriotism, national integration, cultural awareness, creativity and social harmony among students. Students from different semesters participated enthusiastically and presented colorful, self-made Rakhis incorporating tricolor themes, patriotic symbols, traditional designs and messages of unity and national pride. The activity provided students with an opportunity to connect India’s rich cultural traditions with contemporary national initiatives and encouraged experiential and creative learning beyond the classroom.
The programme also highlighted the values of unity, brotherhood, cultural heritage and social responsibility associated with the festival of Raksha Bandhan. As a meaningful extension of the activity, students of the college tied Rakhis to the students of Middle School Dhateryal, conveying a message of affection, mutual respect, brotherhood and social harmony. The singing of Vande Mataram and the National Anthem further strengthened the patriotic spirit among the participants and sensitized students towards national symbols and values. The activity also provided a platform for students to demonstrate creativity, teamwork, communication skills and active participation in institutional and community-oriented activities.
The Rakhi Making Competition witnessed enthusiastic participation from students of various semesters. Anshu Bassan of 1st Semester secured the First Prize, Shivani Sharma of 5th Semester secured the Second Prize, and Rashmi Sharma of 1st Semester secured the Third Prize. The activity successfully encouraged students to express their creativity through traditional art while incorporating themes of patriotism and national integration. The programme was conducted in alignment with the objectives of the Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign–2026 and the 150-year commemoration of Vande Mataram, thereby contributing to the development of holistic, culturally aware and socially responsible students.
The programme reflects the institution’s efforts towards student engagement, value-based education, preservation of cultural heritage, national integration and community participation, in consonance with the ongoing 150 years of Vande Mataram and Independence day celebrations. The active participation of students demonstrated their sense of responsibility and belonging towards the institution and society. The entire programme was conducted successfully under the guidance of the Principal, Prof. Ramneek Kaur, with the active involvement of the concerned departments and students.
