DOABA COLLEGE, JALANDHAR

Atulya Bharat 2.0

• Date : /18 October 2025/

The Department of Tourism and Hotel Management, Doaba College Jalandhar, organized Atulya Bharat - A Celebration of India's Cultural Heritage and Deep Utsav on 18th October 2025. The event commenced with a floral welcome of the guests including Sh. Chander Mohan, President, Arya Shiksha Mandal and Doaba College Managing Committee, Mrs. Neerja Chander Mohan, Mrs. Sushma Chawla, Vice President, Doaba College Managing Committee, Sh. Dhruv Mittal, Treasurer, Doaba College Managing Committee Jalandhar, Sh. Kundan Lal Aggarwal, Sh. Satpal Gupta, Members, Doaba College Managing Committee, Sh. Nitin Kohli, Incharge, Jalandhar Central, Prof. V. K Dhir, Alumnus, Doaba College, and father of Mr. Vaneet Dhir, Mayor, Jalandhar, Mr. Ashish Bhardwaj, HRM, ITC Fortune Jalandhar alongwith Mr. Rohit Wilson, Mr. Rohit, Hawk Riders by Principal, Dr. Pardeep Bhandari, Co-ordinators of the event, faculty members, and students.

In his welcome address, Principal, Dr. Pardeep Bhandari extended a warm welcome to all the dignitaries. He also congratulated the gathering on the auspicious occasion of Diwali and highlighted the need to dedicate the day of Dhanteras to one's physical and mental health. He also emphasized the unity of India that is going to be showcased in the cultural walk at Atulya Bharat event.

After the Investiture Ceremony of Student Council 2025-26, the Cultural Walk was showcased depicting the various facets of India. State-wise dance performances were given by the students of the college.

Prof. V K Dhir, in his address, shared his experiences of teaching for 38 years in his college life. He also wished the students a better tomorrow.

Mayor Jalandhar, Mr. Vaneet Dhir, wished happy Diwali to everyone and congratulated the faculty on the organization of this event. He appreciated the positive and pious vibes he received within the premises of the college which has given proud alumni to the society. He emphasized the 82nd rank of Jalandhar in the cleanliness ranking. He also motivated the youth to have collective responsibility to make Jalandhar clean and green.