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MDU V-C fetes research scholars for cracking civil services exam

Kumar Jivesh

The Department of Botany of Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak on Monday felicitated its research scholar Nidhi Ahlawat and alumnus Sanjeeta Kochar for their success in All India Civil Services examination and Haryana Civil examination respectively. The MDU Vice-Chancellor HS Chahal presented mementos to both these students of Dept of Botany.

Chahal while speaking on the occasion said students must work with a goal-oriented approach in life. They must work hard to realise their career goals. While congratulating Nidhi and Sanjeeta for their achievement, he urged upon the students present in the programme to develop book reading habit.

Earlier, Head, Department of Botany Dr Anita Sehrawat delivered the welcome address and highlighted the progress journey of the department and its achievements. Faculty member Prof Pushpa Dahiya expressed the vote of thanks.

Nidhi Ahlawat, who has achieved Rank 152 in the Civil Services Examination, shared her life journey on the occasion. She emphasized the importance of having inner ambition and drive, and a steady approach to achieve the career goal. Notably, Nidhi is enrolled for PhD programme in the Dept of Botany.

HCS Allied officer Dr Sanjeeta Kochar, an alumnus of Department of Botany, said that each student has inner potential. It is necessary to fruitfully utilise time, she added. Faculty members, research scholars, students of Department of Botany were present on the occasion.