As per the directives of Uttarakhand Governor Dr K K Paul, Doon University’s School of Communication organised an education counselling session on Tuesday at the Government Inter College in Dudhli village.
During the programme, the faculty members and students of the department educated the school students about the importance of the higher education, health and hygiene.
The faculty members Aabshar Abbasi and Mukesh Devrari focused upon various career options after Class XII for the school students. University students informed the schoolchildren regarding different fields and professions which they can pursue after the completion of their school education.
Also, the students while discussing the importance of health and hygiene, persuaded the school children to participate in the Swachchh Bharat- Swasth Bharat Abhiyan, an initiative of the Central Government.
Many teachers and the principal of the school also participated in the session. “This is the first time that any university has come and approached us to inform our children regarding their career. It is highly appreciable,” said principal Prem Prakash Dhyani.Teachers of the school R S Pathak, Om Prakash Yadav and Neelam Chamoli were present. Students from Doon University, including Seema, Vishu, Anubha, Mohit, Neha, Anshul and Kaushal, were present.