Army College Of Nursing Celebrates Annual Day

Jalandhar,  May 10, 2015: Army College of Nursing, Jalandhar Cantt celebrated its 10th Annual Day on 09 May 2015.  Lt Gen NPS  Hira,  General Officer Commanding, Vajra Corps  was the Chief Guest of the event. The function was also attended by senior officers of Army as well as Civil dignitaries from various Hospitals and Principals of Contemporary Nursing Colleges of Punjab.

Brig AK Srivastava, Commandant , Military Hospital Jalandhar Cantt & Director of College, extended a warm welcome of the Chief Guest, Lt Gen NPS Hira,   General Officer Commanding, Vajra Corps, Kiran Hira, Regional President, Vajra Army Wives Welfare Association and other Senior Officers and dignitaries who graced the Annual Day function .

 A well choreographed cultural programme organized by the students with songs and group dances which totally enthralled the audience.   The cultural programme was followed by Prize Distribution to meritorious students by the Chief Guest.

During his address to students, the Chief Guest highlighted the role of nursing as one of the noblest professions.  Lt Gen NPS Hira  complemented the contribution of the ACN  whose 106 students have joined the Military Nursing Service, out of a total of 250 students who have graduated so far from the college.  There is 100% placements of students passing out every year from the college.  The college is also contributing immensely to health of Army personnel in MH Jalandhar Cantt as well as civilian population living in close proximity of Jalandhar Cantt during various Community training sessions.

In his concluding remarks, Col Daljit Kumar (Retd), Registrar, of the college thanked all dignitaries, staff of Vajra Corps, MH Jalandhar Cantt and other units of station for their encouragement, guidance and unstinted support to the college in organising the Annual Day Function.