Srinagar, Nov 10: The Indian Army, in collaboration with the National Book Trust of India, organised a literary expression competition for women at Government Degree College (GDC), Sopore, in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Tuesday, with hundreds of students participating in the initiative aimed at promoting literary engagement and creative expression among young women.
The programme provided a platform for students to showcase their writing skills, exchange ideas and articulate their perspectives on various subjects, officials said.
An official spokesperson said the initiative began with a visit to Major Mohit Sharma Army Goodwill School in Sopore, followed by an interactive engagement with students and youth at Government Degree College, Sopore. The programme concluded with the felicitation of winners by Vishali, Chairperson of the Family Welfare Organisation, Counter Insurgency Force (Kilo).
He said the competition was part of efforts to promote reading, writing and intellectual curiosity among young women while encouraging independent thinking, creativity and confidence.
The collaboration between the Army and the National Book Trust also highlighted the importance of providing young women with platforms beyond conventional classroom activities to express their ideas and participate in constructive intellectual discussions.
Sobia, one of the participating students, welcomed the initiative, saying such programmes provided students with opportunities to showcase their talent and develop their abilities.
“I am very happy to see such initiatives being organised in the Apple Town of Sopore. These programmes give students an opportunity to learn, express their thoughts and showcase their talent. The Indian Army also supports and organises such activities from time to time, which is very encouraging for the youth,” she said.
The participation of hundreds of students reflected the interest among young women in literary and educational activities, officials said.
They said such initiatives were aimed at nurturing young talent, strengthening educational engagement and encouraging girls to develop confidence through reading, writing and creative expression
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