Dogra Group of Colleges in collaboration with Dogra Sadar Sabha celebrate 24 th Kargil Vijay Diwas

Dogra Group of Colleges in collaboration with Dogra Sadar Sabha

celebrate 24 th Kargil Vijay Diwas

Date: 26, July 2023
Bari Brahmana
Dogra Group of Colleges viz Dogra College of Education, Dogra Law College and
Dogra Degree College, Bari Brahmana, Jammu, District Samba in collaboration with
Dogra Sadar Sabha, Jammu celebrated 24 th Kargil Vijay Diwas on 26 th of July 2023 in the
auditorium at Dogra Educational Complex to commemorate the victory of Indian Armed Forces
over intruder Pakistan Army in the year 1999. Indian army duly supported by Indian air force
defeated the enemy forces and proudly hoisted the tricolor on top of “Tiger Hill” thus declaring
complete “Vijay of Indian Army”. Every year 26 July is celebrated as “Vijay Diwas” in the
honour of Kargil war heroes.
The progarmme began with the lighting of traditional lamp and paying floral tributes by
the dignitaries to Kargil War Heroes followed by the welcome address given by Mrs. Shivali
Mehta, Lecturer DCE. An impressive ceremony was proceeded with a series of heartwarming
speeches, patriotic song and poetry recitation by the students of Dogra Group of Colleges that
paid homage to the brave soldiers who exhibited unparalleled courage and indomitable spirit
during the Kargil conflict.
As a part of the celebration, two minutes silence was observed to honour the memory of
martyred soldiers.
On this Occasion, Col. Dr.V.K Sahi, Vir Chakra, Director, War Decorated India, J&K
Unit talked about the significance of Kargil War and told everyone about the valor and sacrifices
made by the soldiers. He motivated the students to join the defence forces and serve the nation.
Speaking on the occasion, Col. K.S Jamwal, Vice president, Dogra Sadar Sabha glorified the
bravery of the soldiers and conveyed his best wishes to the Indian army on this memorable day
and extended his heartfelt gratitude for their selfless service to the nation and in maintaining
peace and security of the country. Maj. Gen. (Retd) G.S Jamwal, (P.V.S.M) also paid tribute to
the war heroes and appreciated the collaboration between Dogra Group of Colleges and Dogra
Sadar Sabha for organizing such an event. A formal speech was also given by Mrs. Indu Puri,
Lecturer DCE. She stated that we salute the war heroes and will forever remain indebted to our
brave soldiers and their families.
Further, a special address was given by Th. Gulchain Singh Charak, Chairman, Dogra
Educational Trust and President, Dogra Sadar Sabha. In his address, he paid homage to the
martyrs of Kargil War and said that Kargil Vijay Diwas brings to the fore the heroic saga of
those wonderful brave hearts of India, who will always remain an inspiration for the countrymen.
He also emphasized the importance of unity and patriotism, as the entire nation stood together in
support of the armed forces.
Prominent among others present on the occasion were – Major Gen. (Retd) Sunita
Jamwal, (V.S.M), Prof. Drashana Sharma, Director, DGC&CD, Dr.Vikesh Kumar Sharma,
Principal, DCE and Dr. Avdhesh Pratap, Principal DLC. Staff and students of Dogra Group of
Colleges were also present during the occasion .A formal vote of thanks was moved by Ms.Aditi
Khajuria, Lecturer DCE and programme winded up with the National Anthem.