Patriotism is a seed to be sown in childhood and nurtured through adulthood. With this objective in mind, Sarfarosh- The Patriots Club at DAVIM was established to spread the feeling of nationalism among the youth. We need to inculcate this spirit among the youth so that everyone contributes to nation-building. By developing this bond, students can focus on how their country can be made better and more progressive. It is vital for future generations to be patriotic, in order to maintain national standards as well as a strong sense of unity. Every youngster should come forward and contribute for society and for the development of the country. The club conducts various activities which promote national values and thus helps in creating a good and responsible citizen. Patriots club celebrate Republic Day, Independence Day, Shaheedi Diwas, Kargil Vijay Diwas, Constitution Day etc. so that students can understand the real essence of these days of national importance. Other than this, various competitions are also organized on the theme of nationalism, like, quiz, poster making, slogan writing, rangoli making etc. Sometimes street plays, rallies or runs are organized to create awareness about some social issues or matters of national importance.
75th Republic Day was celebrated at DAV Institute of Management, Faridabad, on 25th January 2024 with great zeal and enthusiasm. The patriots club in collaboration with Rotaract club organised the solo singing and solo dance competition on the theme of “Nari Shakti”. The event started with auspicious lamp-lighting ceremony as a tribute to Mother Saraswati, goddess of Knowledge, art, and music. The chief guest of the function was Smt. Seema Trikha, MLA, Badkhal and guest of honour was Inspector Savita Rani, SHO, Women Police Station, NIT, Faridabad.
Smt. Seema Trikha addressed the gathering with her motivational words and sensitized the students about the power of vote on the occasion of Voters Day. Inspector Savita Rani created awareness about cybercrimes, drug abuse, women safety and security. The team of durga shakti under the able guidance of Inspector Savita Rani performed various self defence techniques and encouraged the student to be just and do not bear any injustice. The Function was followed by solo singing and solo dance competition and nukund natak by the students of RAC DAVIM on the theme of Women Empowerment.
Dr. Sarita Kaushik and Dr. Priti Bali were the judges of the solo singing competition. Akshat Thapliyal of BBA(II) secured the first position, Neeti of BBA(II) got the second position and Leesha Gaba of BBA(II) got the third position. Dr. Sunita Bishnoi and Ms. Reema Nangia were the judges of the solo dance competition. Neeti of BBA(II) and Deepa of BCA secured the first position, Priti of MBA got the second position and Anjali of BBE got the third position.
Dr. Satish Ahuja (Principal- Director) and Dr. Ritu Gandhi Arora (Vice Principal) addressed the students with a positive note, marked about the importance of the day and applauded the efforts of all the team members of Patriots club and Rotaract club.
“Azadi ka AmritMahotsav”is the elixir of the energy of freedom, it is the nectar of inspiration from freedom fighters, the nectar of new ideas, the nectar of new resolution and the nectar ofself-reliance.
Sarfarosh- The Patriots club and Rotaract Club, DAVIM celebrated the 77th Independence Day by organizing a series of events from 12th to 15th August 2023 under continued celebration of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav (a 75-week celebration which will end on 15th August 2023). The theme of the celebration was “Lifestyle for Environment.”
On 12th August 2023 a poster making competition was organized for all the under graduate and post graduate students. Students from all the departments took part in the competition and showcased their talent. The event was judged by Dr Meera Arora and Dr Ashima Tandon. The first position was bagged by Pujita Singh of BBA (CAM), Second positionwas shared by Bhumi and Manisha of BBA(CAM) and BCA respectively, and third position was achieved by Jiya of BBA.
On 13th August 2023 a tree plantation drive was organized in association with SaveAravali Trust at Aravali Forest, near Pali Police Chowki, Faridabad. Students and faculty of DAVIM participated in this drive and planted the saplings.
On 14th August 2023 a Session on the topic “Lifestyle for Environment”was conducted in association with Save Aravali Trust for BBA, BBA (CAM), BBA (II) and BBA (BE) first year students. Mr. Pankaj Grover (a motivational speaker and an environmentalist) was the speaker of the day.He told students that how each one of us can contribute in protection of the environment through small lifestyle changes. He made them understand that the consumption should be on need basis instead of greed. He ended the session by leaving a question for youth that why after76 years of independence, India is still a developing country and how we can makeour nation-a developed nation?
On 15th August 2023 Flag Hosting was done in the Institute’s premises by NCC and NSS.Principal Director Dr. Satish Ahuja hoisted the Flag at DAVIM main gate. When the tricolour was hoisted, everyone felt an electrifying energy pass through them, hearts were full of patriotic pride and everyone saluted the national flag. The ceremony ended with the National Anthem. Sweets were distributed and patriotic songs were sung.
Dr Satish Ahuja, Principal Director and Dr. Ritu Gandhi Arora, Vice Principal applauded the efforts of organizing team- Patriots club, Rotaract Club, NSS and NCC for organizing the mega event.
The freedom we enjoy today is only because of martyrdom of so many heroes of our country. Be it 23rd March, Shaheedi Diwas, which mark the sacrifice of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev or 13th April, Jalianwala Bagh Massacre, which mark the sacrifice of so many innocent lives, all such occasions remind us of the valour, selfless actions and love for nation, these freedom fighters had.
To pay tribute to all those real heroes of our country who have been the epitome of patriotism, ‘Sarfarosh- The Patriots Club’ in association with Training Department of DAV Institute of Management, Faridabad organized a session on the topic “Martyrdom- A Sacrifice made for Life and its Values” on 8th April 2023. The session was attended by the first year Students of BBA, BBE and BBA (II).
The speakers of the day were: Mr. Pankaj Grover and Mrs. Krishna Rawat. Mr. Pankaj Grover inspired students through the ideology of Bhagat Singh. He asked students to adopt minimalist approach in their lives and motivated them to bring socialist revolution in the country by doing such work which would be remembered by future generations. Mrs. Krishna Rawat spoke about Save Aravali Trust and motivated students to join such movements and contribute to bring the Change. The session was highly motivating. Such sessions inculcate the qualities of responsibility, persistence, hard work, and patriotism in students.
Dr. Satish Ahuja, Principal Director and Dr. Ritu Gandhi Arora, Vice Principal, appreciated the efforts of Sarfarosh- The Patriots Club and Training Department for organizing such a wonderful session.
Freedom of thought, strength in our convictions and pride in our heritage. Lets salute our India on Republic Day. On the eve of 74th Republic Day of India, Sarfarosh- The Patriots club in association with NCC and Music club of DAVInstitute of Management, Faridabad organized a Patriotic Run with Tiranga on 25th January 2023. The event was organized under the aegis of AICTE and Veterans Indiato pay tribute to Veterans of India who spent their life in protecting the nation and brave martyrs who scarified their life for India.
NCC cadets, DAVIM students along with staff members participated in 1KM run. The run glorified the moment ofnationalism and patriotism among students and spread the message to enrich and preserve our heritage , our ethos and our treasure. A marvellous patriotic performance was given by student members of music club.
Dr. Satish Ahuja, Principal Director and Vice Principal Dr.Ritu Gandhi Arora applauded the efforts of entire team members of Patriots club, NCC and Music club of DAVIM Dr. Anjali Ahuja, Dr. Rashmi Bhargava, Dr. Sarita Kaushik, Dr. Anamika Bhargava, Dr. Deepak Sharma, CA Alka Narula, Dr. Nidhi Turan, Ms. Neetu Juneja, Dr.DhrityAhuja, Ms. Archana Mittal, Ms. Esha Khanna, Ms. Jyoti Ahuja, Ms. Akansha for organizing such an event on Republic Day.
Patriots Club of DAV Institute of Management organized a program titled “Bhagat Singh KeSapno Ka Bharat” in collaboration with Save Aravali Trust and Laksshya- The Taarget,on 115th Birth Anniversary of Shaheed Bhagat Singh on 28th September 2022. Chief guest of the day was Dr.Ritu Gandhi Arora, Vice Principal, DAVIM. The members of Save Aravali Trust- Mr. Jitender Bhadana, Mr. Kailash Bidhuri, Mr. Vikas Thareja, Mrs. Krishna Rawat, Mr. Veer Bhan Verma, Ms. Anjali Verma, Mr. Krishna Jaggiea, Mr. Raju Rawat, Mr. Pankaj Grover, Mr. Aman Singhal and Mr. Ajitabh Gaur conducted a splendid program. Life, ideology and sacrifices of Bhagat Singh were reminisced through various speeches, poems and songs. Each word reiterated our commitment to realise his vision for our nation. A Nukkad Natak was presented on this theme by the students of Rotract Club DAVIM. Save Aravali Trust believes in the ideology of Bhagat Singh and they work for the protection of our motherland. A documentary on environment was presented by team Save Aravali, where they raised the concern to protect Aravali Forest, as the deterioration in this area is at alarming stage. They urged the students and teachers to take the responsibility and to come forward to save the Motherland. A fervour of patriotism was apparent in the auditorium. The spirit of nationalism became alive. The program ended with national anthem.
Dr. Satish Ahuja, Principal Director, DAVIM and Dr.Ritu Gandhi Arora, Vice Principal, DAVIM appreciated the efforts of Patriots Club team members- Dr. Anjali Ahuja (Convenor), Dr. Rashmi Bhargava, CA Alka Narula, Ms. Neetu Juneja, Dr. Nidhi Turan, Dr.Dhrity Gulati, Ms. Esha Khanna, Ms. Akanksha Arora, Ms. Archana Mittal and Ms. Jyoti Ahuja for organizing such an inspirational program.
Jai Hind
During "Har GharTiranga" campaign several thousands of households, streets, markets and offices were adorned with the national flag. Everyone put up an exemplary show of patriotic fervour by colouring the country in the hue of the Tiranga. But even as we reminisce the celebrations, let’s not forget about the Tricolour that we so proudly hoisted.There is a legitimate concern about whether these flags would be disposed ofin a dignified and safe manner. Understanding this social responsibility, Sarfarosh- The Patriots Club and Rotract Club of DAV Institute of Management organized“Flag Collection Drive”from31stAugust to 1st September 2022. All faculty members and students contributed in Flag collection drive by collecting Flags fromtheir own homes and neighborhood and submitting them in the Institute. A total of 208 flags were collected. Dr. Satish Ahuja, Principal Director DAVIM and Dr. Ritu Gandhi Arora, Vice Principal, appreciated the efforts of Patriots Club and Rotract Club for taking this initiative.
DAV Institute of Management promoted Har GharTiranga Campaign among students and faculty members. Flags were distributed to students. Selfie stands were created in the Institute. All were motivated to hoist a flag at their homes and submit selfies. More than 300 students and faculty members participated in the campaign and hoisted Tiranga. Campaign was a great success and Dr. Satish Ahuja, Principal Director congratulated the organizing team for their efforts.
Har GharTiranga is a campaign under the aegis of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) to encourage people to bring Tiranga home and to hoist it to mark the 75 years of India’s independence.
Sarfarosh- The Patriot club, NSS, NCC & Extracurricular activities department of DAV Institute of Management has taken the initiative of celebrating Independence week.In this, a rally was organised on 12th August 2022 to spread the awareness among the public regarding HarGharTiranga, Campaign.
The rally started with the wise words of Dr Satish Ahuja,Principal Director of DAV Institute of Management. He addressed all the staff and students to hoist National Flags on their houses as part of the Har GharTiranga Programme.The rally was initiated from the DAV Institute of Management and passed through all important localities of the town. The DAVIM Faculty, Students of NCC and NSS participated in the rally by carrying the National Flags and Posters, raised the slogans of “Bharat Mata ki Jai” and “VandeMatram”. The Day marked a successful celebration of the 2nd Event of Independence week Programme.
“Freedom in the mind, strength in the words, pureness in our blood, pride in our souls, zeal in our hearts, Let’s salute our India on Independence Day.”
Sarfarosh- The Patriots Club, NCC, NSS & Extracurricular activities department of DAV Institute of Management has taken the initiative of celebrating Independence weekunder AKAM (Azaadi ka Amrit Mahotsava)-the initiative taken by Govt of India.In this, Poster making Competitionwas organized on 10th August,2022 in the premises.The theme of this Competition was Har GharTiranga.
The event was blessed with the encouraging words of Dr. Satish Ahuja, Principal Director, DAV Institute of Management. He also appreciated the efforts of organizing team for organizing such an event that will imbibe the values of patriotism among the students.
A total of 14 students from various courses participatedwith full enthusiasm in the competition where they showcased their creativity. The event was judged by Dr. Anamika Bhargava, Dr. Sarita Kaushik and Ms. Reema Nangia. Results will be declared on 15th August after flag Hoisting and winners will be awarded. The day marked a successful celebration of 1st event of Independence Week Program.
On the occasion of Saheedi Diwas, Sarfarosh-The Patriots club of DAV Institute of Management, Faridabad organized “Collage Making Competition and Exhibition- A Journey to Freedom” on 25th March 2022. The theme of the Competition was Zara Yaad Karo Qurbani. The event was dedicated to the sacrifices of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru and many other freedom fighters who lost their lives for freedom and glory of the Nation.
The event started with the collage making competition in which the participating teams prepared photo collage on one of the freedom struggle incidences (allocated to them) and then they displayed it. The exhibition of the collages was visited by Judges of the event Dr. Ritu Gandhi Arora and Dr. Anamika Bhargava, all staff members and students of DAVIM. This exhibition narrated the journey of India's freedom struggle from the 1857 Revolt till India got independence in 1947.
A total of 16 teams from various departments participated in the competition. All of them participated with full enthusiasm and showcased their creativity and patriotic feelings through their collages. The first position was bagged by Mr. Jayant Pratap Singh, Ms. Gunjan from BBA, second position by Ms. Isha, Mr. Prabhav from BCA, third position by Ms. Vishakha, Ms. Sakshi Pandey from MBA. The event was a great success and through this we paid our homage to the real heroes of the nation.
Web talk and Video Blogging competition were organised by holistic growth department and Patriots Club in collaboration with NHPC Ltd. on the topic Driving life with respect, dignity and integrity. The event was organised to promote moral values, ethics, honesty and good governance practices through participation of students. The students from various courses participated with full enthusiasm and vigour.
Prize Distribution ceremony for the competition was held on 9th February 2022 to felicitate the winners of video blogging competition held on 30th Jan 2022. Principal Director Dr. Satish Ahuja and Vice Principal Dr Ritu Gandhi Arora, Dr Rashmi Bhargava (Dean, Holistic Growth Department) , Dr Anjali Ahuja (Convenor, Patriot Club) along with officials from NHPC Ltd namely Mr B B Sethi (General Manager) and Mr Kamal Sorang boosted the morale of the students by distributing cash prizes and certificates to them. The first, second and third position in the video blogging competition were bagged by Vanshul Sethi, Srishti and Kritika Shukla whereas the consolation prizes were awarded to Gautam Madaan, Prasun, Singh, Vikas Yadav, Neha Gera, Sorupa Banerjee and Gaurav Tyagi. Participation certificates were distributed to all the participants to appreciate their efforts. The event was sponsored by NHPC Ltd which granted considerable sum of money as a reward to the winners.
Web Talk and Video Blogging Competition were organized by the joint efforts of Holistic Growth Department headed by Dr. Rashmi Bhargava and Patriots Club headed by Dr. Anjali Ahuja along with the team members CA Alka Narula, Ms Neetu Juneja, Dr Nidhi Turan, Dr Dhrity Ahuja, Ms Archana Mittal, Ms Esha, Ms Vertika and Ms Shivani. Pricipal director also appreciated the efforts of Mr Harish Rawat and team for Technical Support and Ms Reema Nangia and team for Media support. The judges of Video Blogging Competition were Ms Reema Nangia and Ms Kulvinder Kumar.
Web talk and Video Blogging competition were organised by holistic growth department and Patriots Club in collaboration with NHPC Ltd. on the topic Driving life with respect, dignity and integrity. The event was organised to promote moral values, ethics, honesty and good governance practices through participation of students. Such topics affirm our commitment to promote integrity and probity in public life through student participation.
Web Talk and Video Blogging Competition on theme Integrity were organized by the joint efforts of Holistic Growth Department headed by Dr. Rashmi Bhargava and Patriots Club headed by Dr. Anjali Ahuja along with the team members CA Alka Narula, Dr Dhrity Ahuja, Ms Esha, Ms Vertika and Ms Shivani under the guidance of Principal Director Dr Satish Ahuja and Vice Principal Dr. Ritu Gandhi Arora. The web talk was delivered by eminent motivational speaker Dr Saurabh Sethi who gave his valuable inputs related to the topic of the day to the students for becoming a better individual personally and professionally. Thereafter video blogging competition was organised on the same theme in which the students participated wholeheartedly .The event was sponsored by NHPC Ltd which granted considerable sum of money as a reward to the winners. The judges of Video Blogging Competition were Ms Reema Nangia and Ms Kulvinder Kumar.
The results of the video blogging competition were announced on 1st Feb 2022. The first, second and third position in the video blogging competition were bagged by Vanshul Sethi, Srishti and Kritika Shukla whereas the consolation prizes were awarded to Gautam Madaan, Prasun, Singh, Vikas Yadav, Neha Gera, Sorupa Banerjee and Gaurav Tyagi. Participation certificates were distributed to all the participants to appreciate their efforts. The students participated with full enthusiasm and vigour and made the event successful.
Freedom in the mind, strength in the words, pureness in our blood, pride in our souls, zeal in our hearts, Let’s salute our India on Republic Day.
On the occasion of 73rd Republic Day of India, Sarfarosh-The Patriots club of DAV Institute of Management, Faridabad organized “अवबोधन -Online Inter College Quiz Competition” on 25th January 2022. The theme of the Quiz Competition was Achievement@75 which lies under the initiative taken by Govt of India i.e. “Azaadi ka Amritmahotsava”. The quiz was dedicated to the achievements of our country in the past 75 years.
The event started with the welcome address by Dr. Satish Ahuja, Principal Director, DAV Institute of Management. Dr. Anjali Ahuja and Dr. Rashmi Bhargava were the captivating quiz masters of the day.
A total of 19 teams from various institutions participated in the competition with participants showcasing their knowledge with full enthusiasm. The first position was bagged by Ms. Harmeet Kaur, Mr. Vaibhav Aggarwal, Mr. Hitesh Kaushik from BBA(II), DAVIM, second position by Mr. Akshay Paruthi, Mr. Eshaan Kharbanda, Mr. Harshit Punera from BCA, DAVIM, third position by Ms. Vishakha, Ms. Anjali, Ms. Diksha Kathuria from B.Sc(H), DAVIM. E-Certificates were awarded to winners and participants. The day marked a successful celebration of Republic Day by enriching the nationalistic knowledge of everyone present.
Department of Holistic Growth and patriots club at DAV Institute of Management conducted Vigilance Awareness Week-2021 with the theme ‘Independant India @ 75 : Self Reliance with Integrity’, under the aegis of Central Vigilance Commission. In this regard, Poster making competition, Declamation Competition and Poetry Recitation Competition were organized on the theme to promote moral values, ethics, good governance on 28th October. The competition was conducted in collaboration with NHPC Ltd. The event was graced by the presence of officials from NHPC Ltd. Mr R.P. Singh, Mrs. Shalini Mittal and Mr Rajesh Kumar. The programme was organised by Dr Rashmi Bhargava (Dean, Holistic Growth Department), Dr Anjali Ahuja (Convenor, Patriot Club) and team members Ms Neetu Juneja, CA Alka Narula, Dr Nidhi Turan, Dr Deepak Sharma, Dr Dhrity Ahuja, Ms Archana Mittal, Me Esha Khanna and Ms Jyoti Ahuja under the leadership of Principal Director, Dr Satish Ahuja.Poster Making Competition was judged by Dr Sunita Bishnoi and Ms Priti Bali. Poem Recitation Competition was judged by Dr Neelam Gulati and Dr Ashima Tandon and the judges of Declamation Competition were Dr Pooja Kaul and Dr Gurjeet Kaur.
The first, second and third position in poster making competition were bagged by Nikhil Sharma, Kajal and Khushi Verma, whereas the consolation prizes were given to Mayur Bhatia, Pranav Pratap Singh and Gunjan Maheshwari. In Poetry Recitation competition, first position was achieved by Pooja Verma, second position by Pragya Kharbanda and Sarika bagged third position. The consolation prizes were given to Komal Mathpal, Shweta and Sorupa Banerjee. Bhavya Verma, Nidhi Kohli and Gaurav Tyagi won the first, second and third position respectively in Declamation Competition, whereas Muskan, Barkha and Divya got the consolation prizes. The winners were given cash prizes. Participation certificates were given to all the participants to appreciate their efforts. The students participated with full enthusiasm and vigour and made the event successful. The event was sponsored by NHPC Ltd. to encourage the students to participate in such activities which are important for their all-round growth and upliftment of their moral values.
Integrity day is celebrated by all the Institutions to uphold Integrity and help build India. At DAVIM Integrity day was celebrated on 30th Sep 2021 in collaboration with NHPC Ltd. to promote moral values, ethics, honesty and good governance practices through participation of students in different events. This Integrity Day campaign affirms our commitment to promote integrity and probity in public life through citizen participation.
In view of the foregoing, Online Poster Making Competition, Slogan Writing Competition and Essay Writing Competition on theme Integrity were organized by the joint efforts of Holistic Growth Department headed by Dr. Rashmi Bhargava, Patriots Club headed by Dr. Anjali Ahuja and team members Ms Neetu Juneja, CA Alka Narula, Dr Dhrity Ahuja, Dr Deepak Sharma, Ms Archana Mittal and Ms Esha under the guidance of Officiating Principal Dr. Ritu Gandhi Arora. The event was sponsored by NHPC Ltd which granted considerable sum of money as a reward to the winners. The judges of Poster Making Competition were Dr.Anamika Bhargava and Dr. Sarita Sharma. Slogan Writing Competition was judged by Dr Meera Wadhwa and Ms Reema Nangia and Essay Writing Competition was judged by Dr Juhi Kohli and Dr Parul Nagi.
The first, second and third position in poster making competition were bagged by Kirti, Nikhil Sharma and Nishi Khatri whereas the consolation prizes were gone to Gunjan, Harishita Grover and Khushi Pandey. In slogan writing competition, the first position was taken by Aditya Chauhan, the second position was gone to Deepanshu and Barkha bagged the third position. The consolation prizes went to Khushi Verma, Harpreet and Priyanshu Sharma. Neha Sharma, Kritika and Paras won the first, second and third position in Essay Writing Competition whereas Ishika Chandel, Gunjan and Shweta Dagar got the consolation prizes. Participation certificates were distributed to all the participants to appreciate their efforts. The students participated with full anthusiasm and vigour and made the event successful.
To celebrate 75th Independence Day and commemorate it as ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’, SARFAROSH – The Patriots Club of DAV Institute of Management, Faridabad, organized Folk Dance, Master Chef and Scrapbooking competition on the theme ‘Colors of India’.
Students showcased their talent with full enthusiasm. The Folk Dances, the traditional cuisines and the cultural heritage of different States of India were epitomized in these competitions. The first position in Folk Dance was achieved by Anjali of BBA (CAM), second position by Khushi Verma of BBA and third position by Simran Kaur of B.Sc. (CS). In Master Chef competition first position was won by Eshita Pathak of BBA, second position by Kanchan Khanna of BBA and third position by Kajal Yadav of MCA. In Scrapbooking competition first position was attained by Pragya Kharbanda of B.Sc. (CS), second position by Nancy Verma of B.Sc. (CS) and third position was shared by Bobby Bhatia of MBA and Ritika of BBA (II). These competitions were judged by Ms. Reema Nangia, Dr. Pooja Kaul, Dr. Meera Arora, Dr. Parul Nagi, Dr. Anamika Bhargava and Ms. Priti Bali. Prizes were given to all winners and certificates were given to all participants. The day marked a successful celebration of Independence Day and ‘Colors of India’- the theme of the celebration was very well articulated through various activities.
Dr. Ritu Gandhi Arora, Officiating Principal, DAVIM congratulated the winners and appreciated the efforts of members of Patriots Club, Dr. Anjali Ahuja, Dr. Rashmi Bhargava, CA Alka Narula, Dr. Nidhi Turan, Ms. Neetu Juneja, Dr. Dhrity Gulati, Dr. Deepak Sharma, Ms. Archana Mittal, Ms. Esha Khanna and Mr. Prince Ahuja, for successfully organising such a wonderful event which has divulged a feeling of oneness among all. The event concluded with National Anthem.
Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year on 26th July in honor of Kargil War Heroes. We remember the courage and determination of our armed forces, who steadfastly protected our nation in 1999. Their valour continues to inspire generations. This year on the occasion of 22nd anniversary of India’s victory in Kargil War, Patriots Club of DAV Institute of Management organized the Inauguration Ceremony of “The Wall of Heroes”. The Wall of Heroes depicts 21 portraits of Param Veer Chakra Awardees (highest war-time gallantry award). We must have portraits of such soldiers in educational institutes to create passion and enthusiasm among the youngsters and to inculcate the feeling of patriotism in them. The Wall of Heroes is a project implemented under the campaign ‘Vidya Veerta Abhiyan’.
This memorial wall was officially inaugurated by officiating principal, Dr. Ritu Gandhi Arora. The ceremony was attended by all the members of patriotic club, Dr. Anjali Ahuja (Convener), Dr. Rashmi Bhargava (Co-convener) , CA Alka Narula, Dr. Nidhi Turan, Ms. Neetu Juneja, Ms. Esha Khanna, Mr. Prince Ahuja, Dr. Dhrity Gulati, Ms. Archana Mittal, Dr. Deepak Sharma and other faculty members. The ceremony was concluded with National Anthem.
DAV Institute of Management, Faridabad celebrated the 72nd Republic Day by organising “Video Blogging Contest” on the topic “True meaning of celebration of Republic Day”. The initiative was taken by Patriots club in association with IQAC. Students showcased their talent with full enthusiasm. They made creative videos presenting their views on true meaning of Republic Day which were uploaded on YouTube. The first position was jointly shared by Sneha Kapoor of BCA and Sachin Kathuria of BSc (Hons) CS, second position was also jointly shared by Yatinder Singh of MBA and Gautam of BBA(BE) and third position was bagged by Priyanka Sharma – BBA(II). E Certificates were given to all winners. The day marked a successful celebration of republic day and due homage and honour expressed towards the people who played their part in making the country secular. Dr. Sanjeev Sharma, Principal Director and Dr. Ritu Gandhi Arora, Vice Principal, DAVIM appreciated the efforts of Patriots Club and IQAC for successfully organising such a wonderful event which has created a feeling of patriotism among the students.
It was a red letter day in the history of India when the country got her freedom on August 15, 1947. It is a grand occasion calling for impressive celebrations throughout the country that inspires sentiments of nationalism and patriotism. The occasion is celebrated with great zeal and gusto across the country and the official celebrations take place at the Red Fort in New Delhi. Due to the unfortunate pandemic, DAV INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT, Faridabad, virtually celebrated the occasion with unprecedented patriotic fervor on August 14, 2020 in the form of a Valedictory session of National Online Slogan Writing (Abhivyakti) and Collage Making& Presentation (Zara Yaad Karo Qurbani) Competition. Dr. Dhrity Gulati vigorously initiated the programme which was followed by showcasing the mesmerizing video of Indian Flag prepared by Mr. Sachin Narula. Principal Director of DAVIM, Dr. Sanjeev Sharma congratulated the stakeholders on such an auspicious occasion and uplifted their spirit with his words of wisdom. Introduction to the theme of the event was given by Dr. Anjali Ahuja, Convener – Patriots Club. Dr. Rashmi Bhargava, Dean - Holistic Growth, welcomed the Chief Guest and proceeded the programme further. The honorable chief guest, Captain Akhilesh Saxena, Kargil War veteran and corporate icon graced the occasion with his presence. Apart from being a veteran in army, Captain Saxena is a versatile speaker and is also excelling in the corporate world. Sir reflected on the hardships faced by the defense personals and success stories of the Kargil War. The results of the competition were declared by Dr. Parul Nagi, Dean – Cultural & Extra-Curricular Committee. For Slogan Writing Competition, Yashika Aggarwal (Aggarwal College) secured the first position, Preeti Sharma (DAV Centenary College) secured second position whereas, third position was bagged by Renu Kumari (Govt. College for Women, Faridabad). On the other hand, for collage Making Competition, Nishi Khatri (Revolt of 1857) bagged the first position, second position was shared by Pooja Verma (Kheda Satyagraha) and Simran Bhatia (Partition of Bengal)whereas, Charu Gandhi (Champaran Satyagraha) secured third position. The organizers of the event were SARFAROSH – The Patriot Club, Holistic Growth Department, Student Support Department, Extra Curricular Activities Department, NCC & NSS. The team members who managed the event behind the curtain were CA Alka Narula, Dr. Nidhi Turan, Ms. Neetu Juneja, Ms. Archana Mittal, Ms. Esha Khanna, Ms. Kanika Duggal, Mr. Prince Ahuja, Ms. Maya Verma, Ms. Akansha Sharma, Dr. Deepak Sharma, Ms. Poonam Singh, Mr. Ashish Goyal, Dr. Hema Gulati, Mr. Sachin Narula, Ms. Kavita Goyal, Ms. Vandana Jain, Ms. Ritu Gautam & Mr. Harish Rawat. The judges for Slogan Writing Competition were Dr. Neelam Gulati, Dr. Pooja Kaul, Dr. Ashima Tandon & Ms. Priti Bali. Whereas, Judges for Collage Making Competition were Ms. Reema Nangia, Dr. Meera Wadhwa, Dr. Sunita Bishnoi & Dr. Gurjeet Kaur. The closing remarks for the event were given by Dr. Ritu Gandhi Arora, Vice Principal & Registrar (DAVIM) and a formal vote of thanks was extended by Dr. Meera Wadhwa, Dean – Student Support. The event concluded with National Anthem.
Every year July 26 is celebrated as ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’ to remember the success of Operation Vijay in 1999 Kargil War. This year marked 21st anniversary of India’s victory and it is a moment of great pride for every citizen of this country. To pay respects to the Jawans who sacrificed their lives on the battlefield, SARFAROSH – The Patriots Club of DAV INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT, FARIDABAD organized a Web talk on “Know Your Heroes”. The esteemed speakers of the day who illuminated the event with their intriguing experiences were Col. D V Sheoran, Col. Deepak Singh, Sqn. Ldr. Ankur Naik and Major Vikrant Khare. Col. D V Sheoran shared the life experiences of a soldier and motivated students to join Indian Army. Col. Deepak Singh focused on his bitter sweet experiences of Kargil War 1999. Sqn. Ldr. Ankur Naik motivated the viewers by sharing his experiences through riveting stories. Whereas, Major Vikrant Khare astonished the virtual audience by connecting Army experiences with civil life. 1000 plus viewers within an hour and chat box flooded with queries were the evidence of event’s success.
To commemorate Kargil Vijay Diwas, ‘Reminiscence’ an Inter College Competition was organized in which events like Poster Making Competition (Srijan) and Hindi Poem Recitation Competition (Kavyanjali) were held. Plethora of entries from all over the North India were received which levelled up the competition. The theme of both the competitions was Kargil Vijay Diwas. In Poster Making Competition (Srijan) Heena Kapoor (DAVIM) bagged first prize, Mehak Gaur (DAV Centenary) and Pushpanjali Choudhary (DAVIM) were the first and second runner up respectively. Whereas, in Hindi Poem Recitation (Kavyanjali) there was a tie for first position which was bagged by Aashika Garg (DAVIM) and Vikas Silwani (DAVIM). The second and third position were held by Yugi Gupta (Lloyd Institute of Management & Technology) and Sweety Kashyap (DAV Centenary) respectively.
India will not forget the sacrifice of CRPF soldiers in Pulwama Attack. 14th February marks the day on which 40 CRPF personnel were martyred in an attack on their convoy in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama last year. They were exceptional people who had devoted their lives for their nation. Patriots club members, faculty and students of DAVIM paid tribute to the real heores by observing a 2 minute silence followed by National Anthem.
Patriots club organized a street play in collaboration with Rotract club, DAVIM on 25th Jan. 2020 on the occasion of Republic Day. The street play was performed by the students in Town Park, Sector-12, on the topic ‘Fundamental Rights’. The students made people aware about their right to equality and right to education.
The Independence Day was celebrated with full energy, thrill and vigour in DAVIM on 14th August 2019. On this occasion, “Jashn-E-Azaadi” was organized by Patriots Club in collaboration with Extracurricular Activity Department. The Chief Guest was Ms. Nupur Adhlakha (Principal, Gold Field School) and Guest of honour was Retd. Major B.S.Yadav. He shared his real life experiences with the students which were really inspiring and motivating for the students. A series of theme based events like face painting, Rangoli competition, best out of waste competition, solo singing competition, solo folk dance competition, poster making competition and group dance competition took place. In the end, the results of various competitions were announced by the organizing team and certificates were distributed to the winners. The day marked a successful celebration of Independence Day.
