Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Rana Kanwar Pal Singh on Monday described the Panjab University, Chandigarh, as the pride of the nation, “which has given eminent economists, academicians, scientists, doctors and politicians to the country”.
Rana KP, who was the chief guest of the five-day 34th North Zone Inter-University Youth Festival which concluded at the Law Auditorium on Monday, said that the youth is the future of the country and urged them to take the country further on the path of progress.
“The youth should take the country forward on the path of progress by following the footsteps of the great leaders who had steered the country from the chains of slavery, poverty and backwardness to enable India the world power,” he said while encouraging the winners to keep moving forward.
He said: “One generation of India helped in the freedom of nation, so that today’s generation can reap the benefit of Independence. At that time, there were no educational institutions, no canals for irrigation, no hospitals, no transport and no other facilities for day-to-day life.”
“The second generation made all these facilities available to the citizens of India,” he said adding that now is the time of the youth who have to take the nation to greater heights and create a special place in the world.
“The youth is unstoppable and can lead the country to achieve excellence in all spheres,” he added.
During the youth fest, the Chandigarh University, Gharuan, won the overall trophy of the Youth Festival, whereas, GNDU, Amritsar, is the first runner up and Panjab University, Chandigarh, is the second runner up.
It is for the first time in the history of youth fest that PU has won the trophy.
In the mega event, 35 universities of the north zone with more than 1,000 students participated. There were 110 directors or teachers, 180 accompanists and 24 judges as part of the five-day event.