Gujarat students conclude Punjab visit under Yuva Sangam, meet Governor Gulab Chand Kataria
Chandigarh 29 October ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : A delegation of 47 students from Gujarat hosted by the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Mohali, as part of the week-long Yuva Sangam cultural exchange programme met Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria before departing for their home state. The visit was organised under Yuva Sangam, an initiative of the Ministry of Education, Govt of India was aimed at promoting cultural exchange and providing students with first-hand exposure to the educational, industrial, social and cultural landscape of different states. The delegation was led by IISER Mohali Director Prof. Anil K. Tripathi, Registrar Raj Kumar Manjhiwal, Assistant Registrar Sanjeev Kumar Yadav, Nodal Officer Dr. Tanushree Khandai and Sports Faculty member Amandeep Singh. During their interaction with the Governor, the students shared their experiences of visiting Patiala, Sri Anandpur Sahib, Ludhiana and Amritsar, highlighting the rich cultural heritage, historical significance and diversity of Punjab.
The students said visits to leading educational institutions including Panjab University, Punjab Agricultural University and the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Amritsar, gave them valuable insights into the state's academic environment, research ecosystem and educational standards. Their exposure to Punjab's industrial landscape and social traditions further broadened their understanding of the state's development and way of life. The visit to the Attari-Wagah border was another memorable experience for the delegation, with students expressing admiration for the patriotic spirit, national pride and ceremonial traditions witnessed there. The visit to Golden Temple and Sri Anandpur Sahib also offered them an opportunity to understand Punjab's spiritual heritage and historical legacy.
Addressing the students, Governor Gulab Chand Kataria emphasised the importance of youth engagement and cultural exchange in strengthening national unity. He said, “Yuva Sangam provides a valuable platform for young people from different parts of the country to understand each other's traditions, culture, educational strengths and way of life. Such initiatives strengthen the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat and reinforce the idea of a united India. The experiences gained during this visit will help the students become ambassadors of national integration and contribute towards building a stronger and more inclusive nation.”

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