Shiksha Niketan Sr. Sec. School, Jeevan Nagar- Jammu Celebrates Its 54th Annual Day-Cum-Prize Distribution Function“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.”
A Rainbow of Colours unfurled on the stage as Shiksha Niketan Sr. Sec. School, Jeevan Nagar (Jammu) celebrated its “54th Annual Day-Cum-Prize Distribution” amidst great zest, vibrancy and elation at General Zorawar Singh Auditorium, Jammu University on 05th, of December (Monday), 2022.
A Galaxy of the following Dignitaries & Celebrities graced the occasion with their benign presence:
Padma Bhushan Jenab Ghulam Nabi Azad Ji – A Political Genius (Former Chief Minister J&K State & Founder Chairman of Democratic Azad Party & President- Gandhi Global Family, New Delhi as a Chief Guest.
I.D. Soni Ji – A Renowned Educationist, Ex- Commissioner Bharat Scouts & Guides and President Oldage Home & Retd. Employees Forum, as a Presiding Guest.
Respected Principals of Eminent Educational Institutions/Schools.
An array of Other Honourable Guests who had rendered their “Valuable & Distinguished” services in the various fields for the “Welfare and Upliftment” of humanity at the Regional and National Level had also been invited to grace this Annual Function:
Dr. TARIQ PARVEZ AZAD JI.
*(RTD.) PRINCIPAL GOVT.MEDICAL COLLEGE, DODA.
PADMA SHRI SH.DR. JITENDRA UDHAMPURI JI
*EMINENT POET, WRITER, SCHOLAR AND CRITIC OF J&K
PADMA SHRI SH. DR. S.P VERMA JI
*VICE PRESIDENT GANDHI GLOBAL FAMILY, NEW DELHI.
PADMASHRI PROF.SHIV NIRMOHI JI
*JAMMU BASED VETERAN DOGRI AUTHOR
PADMA SHRI NAR SINGH DEV JAMWAL JI.
*SAHITYA-ACADEMIC AWARD WINNING DOGRI POET AND PLAYWRIGHT.
PADMA SHRI PT. VISHAV MURTI SHASTRI JI.
*VETERAN SANSKRIT SCHOLAR AND VEDIC LITERATURE.
PARAMVEER CHAKARVI JETA CAPT.BANA SINGH JI.
*LIVE HERO OF SIACHEN GLACIER.
ARMY VETERAN GENERAL RAKESH SHARMA JI AVSN, SM (RTD.)
*PRESIDENT J&K EX-SERVICES LEAGUE.
SH. PARDEEP DUTTA JI
*SENIOR EDITOR TIMES NOW
PROF. DR. BANSILAL RAINA JI.
*COUNTRY ADVISOR IBM, INDIA EX-V.C A T STAREX UNIVERSITY, HARYANA
SH. LALIT MANGOTRA JI.
*EMINENT SCIENTIST AND VETERAN LITERATURE.
SENIOR ADVOCATE SH. SUBASH DUTT JI.
13.SARDAR HARBANS SINGH MEHTA JI.
*PRESIDENT KHALSA CENTRE, LONDON.
SH. G.M SAROORI JI.
*EX-MINISTER J&K GOVT.
SH. RS. CHIB JI.
*FORMER MINISTER J&K (SECRETARY DAP).
FR. ROBERT YESUDEEP SANDHU JI
*IMS MANAGING DIRECTOR LITTLE FLOWER CONVENT HIGH SCHOOL UDHAMPUR.
SH. SURESH JAIN JI
*VICHAR KARANTI MANCH
It is a matter of pride to mention here that it is the first time in the history of any Educational or Social Function of a state that (07) Padma Awardees and a series of other celebrities are attending this function.
They paid their “Heartfelt Tribute” to Late Sh. Dev Dutt Mengi Ji – the Founder Principal of Shiksha Niketan, and Late Jenab Ghulam Rasool Azad – the Honourable Director School Education .
The Programme commenced with the singing of the National Anthem immediately after the arrival of the guests.
All the guests were given “Rousing Reception” on their arrival, and were presented Bouquets by the Principal, Sh. Rameshwar Mengi Ji along with other Incharges of the School.
The Function commenced with the lighting of the Ceremonial Lamp by the Chief Guest (Janab Azad Sahib), and the Presiding Guest (Sh. ID. Soni Ji), Guests of Honour and the Principal of the School, Sh. Rameshwar Mengi Ji along with Mr. Rakshan Mengi Ji (Director, RMPS) and (Mr. Risheek Mengi Ji – Director, Pushp Vatika, Jeevan Nagar.
The School Annual Report was presented by Sh. Rameshwar Mengi Ji, the Worthy Principal of the School.
A pious “Dev Vandana” was presented by the students of Middle Wing of the School, that gave an “Auspicious Start” to the entire programme that was to be followed.
An Enthralling Welcome Dance was presented by the Students of Primary Wing.
A Skit in the form of One Act Play on the Theme of “Nasha Mukt Bharat & Sanskaar” was performed by the students of High Wing.
There after the Students of Sr. Secondary Wing displayed a “Power Packed Performance” where a variety of Entertainment brought out the essence of the “Cultural Fusion and Royal Heritage”. The performance of a Skit- “Bharat Ki Beti” deserves a special mention in this regard.
The Spectators became fully “Mesmerized” at the artistic performance of the students. All the performances were simply scintillating, and were highly appreciated by the distinguished gathering of the Dignitaries and Students’ Parents present there. The gathering applauded the efforts made by the School in all such Extra Co-Curricular performances as they witnessed the participating Students displaying their talents in different aspects on the stage. The Parents were really spell-bound when they saw their wards performing so excellently in front of them.
Hon’ble Chief Guest – Jenab Ghulam Nabi Azad Sahib gave a “Long but Impressive” Speech highlighting the Social & Educational” contributions of the Founder Principal – Late. Sh. Dev Dutt Mengi Ji . His worthyself was full of appreciations for the School Management & the Administrative Staff including Teachers/ Lecturers for giving Proper Direction to the Students with regard to the Academics and other Extra Co-curricular spheres to ensure their Allround Personality Development to grow as enlightened, responsible and progressive citizens of this Global Society of Modern Era.
The Presiding Guest- Sh. I.D. Soni Ji, too, praised the combined efforts of the School Management-cum-Administration in bold words. His worthyself impressed upon all the Staff Members especially the Teachers & Lecturers to work “Unitedly & Tirelessly” to raise the Honour & Prestige of this noble profession of theirs as Nation Builder/s.
An “Auspicious Inauguration” of the release of the News Letters – “Bagisha” was also made by:
Jenab Ghulam Nabi Azad Ji (the Chief Guest) and 2) I.D. Soni Ji (the Presiding Guest) and 3) The Committee Members of Shiksha Niketan.
PRIZES AND AWARDS :-
Shiksha Niketan has the Tradition to give Prizes and Awards to its Meritorious Students for their unique Performance both in “Academics & Extra Co-curricular” activities. The Students who obtain First three Positions are awarded the Felicitation Cheques for Rs. 15,000/- each, and the Students who score from 4th to 20th Positions in the Board Examination of class 10th and 12th are awarded the Prize Cheques for Rs. 5000/- each. These Prizes are only Token of Love to “Appreciate & Encourage” the Students to Stud their Careers with stars.
Scholarships given to the Meritorious Students:
Session: 2021-22
CLASS Amount Distributed
12TH 7 Positions Holders (1st to 3rd) Rs. 15000X7 = 1,05,000/-
23 Position Holders (4th to 20th) Rs. 5000X23 = 1,15,000/-
Total
30 Position Total Amount= Rs. 2,20,000/-
10TH 9 Position Holders Rs. 5000X9 = 45,000/-
Overall Grand Total = Rs. 2,65,000/-
In addition to the above, an amount of Rs. 2100/- was also disbursed in the form of “Merit -cum-Poverty” Scholarship/s.
All the Official Dignitaries – Mrs. Rita Mengi (Trustee, RMPS), Mr. Rakshan Mengi Ji- Director, RMPS , Mr. Ajit Singh (Incharge S.N. H/S Gandhi Nagar), Sh. Harish Sharma (Headmaster, Sec. Wing, Jeevan Nagar), Mr. Amit Gupta (I/C Sr. Sec. Wing, Jeevan Nagar), Mr. Risheek Mengi Ji (Director, Pushp Vatika Jeevan Nagar), Mrs. Sushma Sharma (Headmistress- Pushp Vatika), and all the Ex-Teachers of Shiksha Niketan who had given their “Outstanding Contributions” for Upgrading the school to the present standard i.e. One Among the Top-Ranking Institutions of the J&K UT, were invited to grace the occasion.
All the Invited Dignitaries were presented the Momentoes as token of “Love & Respect” by the esteemed Principal, Sh. Rameshwar Mengi Ji who expressed his Whole-hearted Gratitude to them for extending their full Support and Co-operation to make the function a memorable event.
The 54th Annual Day Celebration was really a “Historic Event” in the Glorious History of Shiksha Niketan.
Jai Hind, Jai Bharat
