Report on Convocation Ceremony 2025
Government College, Gurdaspur on 27th April 2025, (Sonu ):organized Convocation ceremony under the distinguished leadership of Principal Dr. Ashwani Kumar Bhalla. The ceremony conferred Master’s and Bachelor’s Degree to 463 students of session 2022-23 and 2023-24 at College Campus.
The esteemed Chief Guest for the Convocation ceremony, Dr. Karamjit Singh, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Special Guest Shri Raman Bahl, Hon’ble Chairman, Punjab Health Systems Corporation and Dr. Nirmal Jaura, Hon’ble Director, Department of Youth welfare, Punjab Agriculture University, Ludhiana graced the auspicious occasion. At their arrival, the dignitaries were presented Guard of Honour by College NCC students. The assembly of dignitaries were led by Principal Dr. Ashwani Kumar Bhalla towards Lt. Navdeep Singh’s Memorial, where they laid wreadh as a tribute to commemorate the supreme sacrifice of martyr. As a go green initiative and to perpetuate their remarkable visit to Institution, saplings were planted by the prestigious personalities in the college campus. After a brief introduction with staff members, the dignitaries, College Principal, College Council Members and other staff members dressed in the robes and regalia walked towards the venue of the function.
The celebration commenced with the entry of the Academic Procession into the Pandal. After the customary invocation, Shabad Gayan performed by music students and lightning of lamp, Principal Dr. Ashwani Kumar Bhalla felicitated the Chief Guest and Special Guests with exotic and fragrant bouquet.
Principal Dr. Ashwani Kumar Bhalla gave a brief introduction about distinguished guests to the gathering. He also extended warm welcome to the invitees, Retired Principals, Professors and other famous personalities. Principal then presented the Annual Report of College before the august audience. Principal Dr. Ashwani Kumar Bhalla took the permission from the chief guest to formally commence the convocation ceremony.
Many meritorious students received Roll of Honour for their exemplary achievement in myriad fields. Student of various courses viz M.A (Economics), PGDCA, B.A., B.Sc. (Medical, Non Medical, Computer Science, Economics), B.Com., were awarded degrees in the Ceremony.
On this occasion Special Guest Shri Raman Bahl, Hon’ble Chairman, Punjab Health Systems Corporation delivered an inspiring address and emphasized the importance of education. “Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all” said he. He highlighted on the education of girl students. He said that educating a woman is to educate an entire nation.
Dr. Nirmal Jaura Hon’ble Director, Department of Youth welfare, Punjab Agriculture University, Ludhiana express heartfelt congratulations to the degree recipients and encourage them to follow their dreams persistently.
Dr. Karamjit Singh, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, in this convocation address congratulated students as they embark on their new journey. He motivated students to seek, to strive and never to yield to failures. He stressed the student should follow Guru Nanak’s philosophy of “Kirat Kro ate Vand Shako” (Earn an honest living and share your earning). Finally he exhorted degree holders to become humble, responsible and compassionate citizen. Commencement of the New Courses viz BBA, B.Com Tax Planning, M.Com & MA Punjabi were announced.
The dignitaries were presented momentos and souvenir. Finally Dr. Ashwani Kumar Bhalla express his gratitude to the erudite personalities and all other invitees and vowed to transform the Institution into region’s best one. He conveyed his best wishes to the student for their bright future. Vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Karanjit Sharma, Registrar
