By Our Staff Reporter
Dehradun, 1 Mar: At a Gurukul kind of a ceremony, tribal students belonging to several NE states and Uttarakhand were given awards for excellence in academics, sports and social action by Col Rohit Shrivastava, CO, Eco Task Force, at ITITI- Doon Sanskriti School, Jhajhra, the tribal centre inaugurated by former Prime Minister Vajpayee.
On this occasion, a number of dignitaries were present from UCOST, retired armed personnel and academicians.
Col Shrivastav appreciated the scintillating cultural performances by students and lauded the efforts of teachers in shaping young minds with patriotism and love for motherland. He exhorted the students to shine in any field of their choice and always keep the honour of the nation as supreme in their heart. He said it is heartening to see that this unique school displays the portraits of Param Vir Chakra soldiers prominently on its campus to inspire students to respect soldiers and join the armed forces.
Some of the toppers given first prize awards were: Academics – Jano Hiffo First Prize (School Topper); Debate Competition –
Dhanraj Negi, first prize; Football –
Arjun Tabu, first prize (captain of the winning team); Patriotic songs competition –
Mangal Munda, first prize; Tribal Singing Competition – Bipul Chakma, first prize;
Gau Seva – Birsa Munda First Prize; Arts and Craft Competition – Kutung Loffa; Most Disciplined Student – Bimal Tripura.
