Bharat Vikas Parishad Organises ‘Bharat Ko Jaano’ Competition in Ratia

Haryana: The Ratia branch of Bharat Vikas Parishad organised the ‘Bharat Ko Jaano’ (Know India) competition on Sunday at Sati Mandir Dharamshala in the Main Market area of Ratia. Teams from various schools participated enthusiastically in the event. The competition aimed to enhance students’ knowledge and awareness of Indian culture, history, great personalities and national pride.

How many teams participated in the competition?

A total of 16 teams participated in the junior category and 12 teams in the senior category. Students from both categories showcased their talent and knowledge with impressive performances.

In the junior category, Jyoti Public School, Lali, secured first place, Jai Bharat High School, Phool, finished second, and Mother India Convent School, Ratia, secured third place.

In the senior category, Mother India Convent School, Ratia, secured first place, followed by Jyoti Public School, Lali, in second place and DAV Public School, Nathwan, in third place.

The teams securing first place in both categories will represent the Ratia branch at the state-level competition scheduled to be held on November 15.

How many people attented the event?

The event was attended by prominent social worker Ashwani Mangla of Ratia as the chief guest. The special guests included Shishanpal Mangla, prominent social worker; Mahesh Taneja, president of the Ratia Bar Association; Somnath Garg, president of Shri Sati Mandir, Ratia; and Arun Doda, director of Doda Hotel, Ratia.

The programme was presided over by Ram Niwas Verma, State General Secretary of Bharat Vikas Parishad (Haryana West). Hukam Chand Goyal, State Activity Coordinator for Sanskar, served as the programme observer, while Advocate Ravindra Mehta, State Organisation Secretary of Bharat Vikas Parishad (Haryana West), graced the occasion with his presence.

At the conclusion of the event, Parishad office-bearers congratulated all participating students and schools and extended their best wishes to the teams that will compete at the state-level competition.

Those present on the occasion included Raj Kumar Singla, president of Bharat Vikas Parishad, Ratia branch; Lokesh Khurana, secretary; Gurvinder Singh, Activity Coordinator for Sanskar; Janak Raj, Activity Coordinator for Seva; Advocate Narendra Malik, Activity Coordinator for Sampark; Shailendra Goswami, co-patron; Dr Charanjit Malik, senior member; Avtar Dhingra; CA Vijay Goyal; Rajiv Dhamija; Lavkesh Mittal; Ajay Goyal; Anurag Swami; Rajesh Mangla; Sushil Jain; Vinod Garg; Laxman Jindal; CA Nitesh Jindal; Vipin Bansal; Pradeep Jindal; Praveen Taneja; Dr Deepak Goyal; and Vinod Jain.

All members contributed to the successful organisation of the competition and appreciated the students’ enthusiasm and performances.

Through this initiative, the Ratia branch of Bharat Vikas Parishad conveyed a message of promoting patriotism, Indian culture and a sense of national pride among students.