Jwalamukhi MLA Sanjay Ratan stated that youth festivals are not only flag bearers of our culture but also provide young people with an opportunity to showcase their talents. Hence, such events have become an integral part of education today.
Speaking at the inauguration of the three-day HPTU Youth Festival at Laureate Pharmacy College in Jwalamukhi on Sunday, Sanjay Ratan assured participants from across the state that they would face no difficulties during their stay in Jwalamukhi.
He emphasized that the state government is taking effective steps to promote sports and culture. He urged the event's judging panel to make impartial decisions to ensure fairness and avoid discrimination.
Dr. Jay Dev, Dean of Academics and Chairman of the Program, stated that the technical university organizes cultural activities for the holistic development of students. Continuing this tradition, the youth festival is being held this year at Laureate College in Jwalamukhi. The main events include group folk dance, freestyle group dance, patriotic song-based group dance, solo dance, skit/drama/mime performances, and folk arts.
He added that around 800 students from 25 engineering and pharmacy colleges are participating in competitions such as group folk dance, solo dance, freestyle group dance, skit/drama, and patriotic-themed group dance.
Earlier, chief guest Sanjay Ratan inaugurated the event by lighting the ceremonial lamp and offering prayers to Saraswati.
Dr. Ran Singh, Managing Director of Laureate Institute, expressed hope that the festival would play a significant role in preserving and promoting cultural heritage while wishing the participants a bright future.
College Principal Dr. M.S. Ashawat, festival coordinator Dr. Vinay Pandit, co-coordinator Prof. Dr. C.P.S. Verma, and Dr. Amar Deep also addressed the participants.
Students presented patriotic and cultural performances during the event. MLA Sanjay Ratan announced a contribution of ₹51,000 from his discretionary fund to the institute.
The function was attended by MLA Sanjay Ratan’s wife, Mrs. Ritu Ratan; Advocate Sarvesh Ratan; SDM Dr. Sanjeev Kumar; Badoli Panchayat Pardhan Mrs. Rita; Zila Parishad member Seema Rana and other dignitaries.