Apeejay Stya University champions health advocacy through creative competition

A fun yet educational celebration for World Health Day took place recently at Apeejay Stya University (ASU), Gurgram. Members of the National Service Scheme (NSS) in collaboration with the School of Education at ASU gathered for an exciting Poster Making and Slogan Writing competition. The aim was to spread the word about health rights and public health issues, all while unleashing their creativity.

Under the theme “My Health, My Right,” students from different departments joined in eagerly. They had to make posters and write slogans that were not just creative but also meaningful. Prof. (Dr.) Ananda Padhan, Head of the School of Education, carefully judged the entries based on things like how original they were and if they got across the message well.

The competitions ended on a high spirit with several winners bagging their positions. For the Poster Making Competition, the winners were:

First Place: Vaishali, BTech CS, School of Engineering & Tech
Second Place: Himanshi, BTech CS, School of Engineering & Tech
Third Place: Komal Kasana, BSc BEd, IIIrd year, School of Education
Fourth Place: Mayank, BTech CS, School of Engineering & Tech

At the same time, for the Slogan Writing Competition, the champions included:

First Place: Himanshi, BTech CS, School of Engineering & Tech
Second Place: Sneha SG, B. Design, School of Design and Visual Arts (SDVA)
Third Place: Hariom Dagar, BTech CS, School of Engineering & Tech

Appreciating the efforts of all the participants, Dr. Vijay Kumar, Programme Coordinator, NSS, ASU, expressed, “NSS at ASU extends a big thank you to Prof. (Dr.) Ananda Padhan for his help in making the event a success. The competition not only showed how talented our students are but also helped them understand more about health rights. It was a great way to bring everyone together and remind us all how important health awareness is, especially in schools.”

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In conclusion, the Poster Making and Slogan Writing competition further exemplified the spirit of creativity and advocacy at Apeejay Stya University. The Coordinators applauded the winners and participants for their remarkable contributions. At the same time, students pledged to carry forward the lessons learned about the significance of health rights and public health awareness in their daily lives. Through collaborative efforts and continued commitment, Apeejay community endeavours to strive towards a healthier and more informed future for all.