Ranchi University (RU) is all set to host the biggest college festival that has national significance taking artistic performances to the next level. The State-owned biggest varsity in alliance with Association of Indian Universities (AIU) for the first time will organise an event registering students’ presence in quite a good number from all the five zones.
Khelgaon-The Mega Sports Complex- has been selected as the venue for this cultural extravaganza. More than 1000 college students from across the country will participate in this mega event.
According to a college official, as many as 85 universities of the country will gather under one roof to depict cultural diversity while giving power pact performances. 770 boys, 392 girls along with 128 team managers are expected to grace the occasion with an array of activities ranging from ethnic to modern art forms.
The event will be inaugurated on February 16 at Convocation Ground (Dikshaant Mandap), Morhabadi. The mega event will continue till February 20 where the all cultural activities will be held at Khelgaon. Eveyday, five events will be presented by the group of students who will rub shoulders to register their presence in each colourful affair.
As per the official record, a total of199 mix blend of dance performances, 52 literary programmes, 101 fine arts events, 297 theater performances including 350 scintillating musical concert will be organized during the events.
Maximum registration has come from west zone with 344 students of 18 varsities will participate in the programme while from the eastern zone 281 students from 18 universities will give tough competition to others. Similarly, from the north zone 164 students are prepared for the ultimate competition. Meanwhile, 374 students from south and central zones will take up the challenges to beat their counterparts.
The students’ troop will be coming to Ranchi from February 12 onwards. Accommodation facilities for the participants have been made at the Khelgaon where security arrangements are being beefed up.
The fest is sponsored by Ministry of Art, Culture and Youth Affairs and AIU jointly to provide platform to the students of different regions with an aim to bring them together to promote cultural amalgamation through creative medium.