CHANDIGARH,27.04.24-Mehr Chand Mahajan DAV College for Women, Chandigarh, hosted its Annual Convocation here today wherein graduates and postgraduates received their degrees, marking a significant milestone in their lives.
Hon’ble Justice (Retd.) Pritam Pal, Vice President, DAV College Managing Committee, made the event even more memorable for the degree holders with his inspiring presence as the Chief Guest.
The function commenced with the presentation of the college by Principal Dr. Nisha Bhargava, which provided glimpses of the commendable achievements of the college in academic, sports and cultural areas. Delivering the convocation address, Justice Pritam Pal said that this day marks a significant milestone in the life of students, for which they have tirelessly worked, and they should be incredibly proud as they stand on threshold of future. Urging the students to reflect on the transformative role of education, he asserted that the institution has played an important role by imparting them quality education, imbibing life lessons, inculcating skills and teaching the importance of critical thinking. He further reminded the students that with the privilege of education comes the responsibility of being the catalysts for positive change. Justice Pritam Pal motivated the students to be confident of their unlimited potential that can help them accomplish anything in any field. Sharing the mantra of TAB- thought, action, behaviour as the greatest assets in life, he inspired the students to think big, think positive and keep smiling. Justice Pritam Pal’s motivating and wisdom laden address ended with the advice to staying true to oneself, following one’s passion and never stop learning. On this occasion, the report of the activities marking the celebration of momentous 200th birth anniversary of Swami Dayanand Saraswati was also released by the dignitaries. Besides awarding of degrees, Special Prizes were awarded to academic toppers and NCC cadets. The faculty members who completed their PhD degree and alumni achievers were also awarded during the event.
Dr. Nisha Bhargava congratulated the students for keeping alive the institution's inimitable tradition of excellence through their awe-inspiring achievements. Advising the students to never rest on their laurels, Dr. Bhargava exhorted them to work towards their goals with focused determination and wished them luck for their future endeavours.