BBK DAV College for Women, Amritsar, organised Painting My Grandparents and Slogan Writing Competitions under the State Awareness Campaign ‘Sade Bajurg Sada Maan’ initiated by the Department of Social Security and Women and Child Development, Punjab, in which Ms. Alka Kalia, SDM, Amritsar-1, was the chief guest. The event aimed to sensitise students about the importance of elders in society and to promote respect, care, and emotional bond with grandparents.
In her address, Principal Dr. Pushpinder Walia lauded the initiative and emphasised the need to strengthen intergenerational bonds in today’s fast-paced world as grandparents are the custodians of tradition, culture, and moral values. She further added that such competitions not only nurture artistic talent but also instill empathy, respect, and social responsibility among young minds, as well as help them recognise their contribution to family and society at large.
Ms. Alka Kalia remarked that grandparents represent a living link between tradition and modernity. Further, she stated that such activities help students develop empathy, gratitude, and cultural sensitivity, while nurturing creativity and social awareness.
The theme “Painting My Grandparents – Our Elders: Our Pride, Treasure, and Joy” encouraged students to artistically express their love, gratitude, and admiration for their grandparents. Through vibrant colours and heartfelt strokes, participants beautifully depicted the wisdom, affection, and values imparted by our elders. In the College Category, Ms. Anisha, Ms. Deepti, Ms. Arsh and Ms. Riya jointly won first, second, and third prize, respectively, whereas Ms. Prabhjot Kaur, Ms. Gurleen Kaur and Ms. Gorika claimed consolation prizes. Besides, in the School Category, Ms. Agam and Ms. Siya Mahajan clinched first, and second prize, respectively, while Ms. Vanika won consolation prize.
The competitions were judged by the esteemed panel of judges, including Ms. Atul Mehra (Ex-Principal and Head, Department of Fine Arts, Sacred Heart Senior Secondary School, Amritsar), Mr. Sanjeev Sood (Artist and Rotarian), and Mrs. Madhu Sood. The judges appreciated the originality, profoundness, and artistic excellence displayed by the participants.
Members of Local Committee Sh. Kanwar Rajinder Singh, Sh. Ashok Kapoor, Sh. Vipin Bhasin, members of Arya Samaj Sh. Anil Vinayak, Col. Ved Mitter, Sh. Inderpal Arya, Mrs. Shukla Seth, Mrs. Balbir Bedi, Mr. Samarth Sharma, CEO, National EduTrust of India, along with the faculty, were present during the programme.
