Ganderbal, Oct 16: The Central University of Kashmir (CUK) celebrated World Students’ Day 2026 with essay writing, elocution and debate competitions to mark the birth anniversary of former President of India and eminent scientist Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
Organised by the Dean Students’ Welfare (DSW) at the Tulmulla campus on Thursday, the programmes aimed to promote creativity, critical thinking, communication skills and leadership among students from different campuses.
The essay writing competition saw 35 participants, while 31 students took part in the elocution competition and 24 in the debate.
The valedictory function was presided over by Abdul Rashid, Deputy Registrar (Administration), who urged students to remain focused on their goals, work with dedication and contribute positively to society.
Dean Students’ Welfare Dr Jehirul Islam highlighted Kalam’s contributions to the nation and his emphasis on education, scientific temper, innovation and youth empowerment. He also acknowledged the support of Vice-Chancellor Prof A. Ravinder Nath, Dean Academic Affairs Prof Shahid Rasool and Registrar Dr Nisar Ahmad Mir in promoting student-centred initiatives.
Programme Coordinator Dr Firdous Ahmad Sofal conducted the valedictory proceedings, emphasising that Kalam’s life taught students to combine ambition with knowledge, discipline and perseverance.
The event concluded with the distribution of prizes among winners of the three competitions.
