A special ceremony to celebrate the success of its ‘51 daughters’ belonging to the under privileged sections of the society was organised at the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) on Friday. The university has adopted 51 girls and provides total educational support to them and promotes their overall development.
These girls are from Bidholi, Bishenpur, Upper Kandoli, Pondha, Dunga, Masras Pattti, Bakarna and Khara Khet villages located in the vicinity of the university. Speaking on the occasion the Founder President of University, Sanjay Kaul said that the University not only focuses on their education but also emphasises on their overall personality development to make them more confident and prepare them for challenges.
The personality development program (PDP) helps them in developing communication skills and extra-curricular activities like dance, aerobics, Yoga, art and craft, painting, knitting and sports activities.
He congratulated the girls for their academic achievements and encouraged them to pursue their dreams.
The CEO and President of UPES Utpal Ghosh, Chancellor Dr. S. J. Chopra, Vice Chancellor Dr. Shri Hari, Senior Director Operations, Sanjiv Zutshi, Director Administration Brig. S. S. Dhillon (Rtd) and others were present on the occasion.