Annual magazine of youth welfare department released by PU VC

Chandigarh, August 19, 2019: Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor, Panjab University, expressed his satisfaction at the spurt in writing skills of students now-a-days.

Talking to the gathering on the occasion of the release of Jawan Tarang, annual magazine of the Dept. of Youth Welfare, P.U. Chandigarh, he said that literature is the mirror of society, and the expression of the youth on social and current issues is a sign of an alert and receptive mind. He lauded the efforts of the department in initiating the task of publishing the work of participants in the youth festival in the categories of essay, story and poem writing. Prof. Raj Kumar said that a complete education should help students to hone their skills in the field of art, literature, theatre and music. Every student must be given a chance to express himself. Such a manifestation gives a vent to one’s dreams and aspirations and also acts as a safety valve in the stressful and competitive world that youngsters have to deal with.

Dr. Nirmal Jaura, Director, Youth Welfare said the publishing of Jawan Tarang is a step to compile and preserve the creative work of students for posterity. It also gives students a feeling of recognition to see their articles and stories in print. Often, writing is a neglected field and youngsters are hesitant to give form to their ideas. He revealed that Jawan Tarang, which is in the sixth year of publication, has received an overwhelming response in the affiliated colleges of Panjab University, and has helped more students to pick up their pens and dip them in the ink of imagination. Editor of the issue, Dr. Inderjit Kaur, Principal, Ramgarhia Girls College, Ludhiana expressed her delight on the release of the magazine and thanked all the staff editors for their support in the editing and printing process of this issue . Staff editors like Dr. Daljit Kaur, Dr. Sarvjeet Kaur Brar Hindi, , Prof. Anu Gupta Art s , Dr. Gaurav Gaur, Press Manager Mr. Jatinder Modgil , Dr. Tajinder Gill, Assistant Director Youth Welfare among the other prominent presents on this occasion.