UMANG-26 Festival Launches with Enthusiasm at Buxar Engineering College
The Patna divisional-level cultural and sports festival UMANG-26 opened its doors on Thursday at the Government Engineering College in Buxar. This three-day event promises to showcase talent and foster teamwork among students from across the region.
Inauguration by District and College Leaders
Buxar District Development Commissioner Niharika Chhavi and GEC Principal Ram Naresh Rai jointly inaugurated the festival. Their presence highlighted the importance of extracurricular activities in student development.
Principals Amrita Sinha from BCE Bakhtiyarpur and Manish Kumar from Shershah Engineering College in Sasaram also attended the opening ceremony. They joined other dignitaries in supporting the festival's goals.
Promoting Talent and Leadership
The festival aims to encourage cultural expression, sportsmanship, and leadership skills among participants. Teams from six areas are competing in various events throughout the weekend.
- Bhojpur
- Buxar
- Sasaram
- Kaimur
- Bakhtiyarpur
- Chandi
Principal Rai addressed students during the inauguration. He stressed how cultural and sports activities contribute to overall personality growth. These activities help build confidence and teach valuable teamwork skills.
"Students should balance their academic studies with co-curricular pursuits," Rai advised. He believes this balance creates well-rounded individuals prepared for future challenges.
Inspirational Messages and Campus Praise
Chief guest Niharika Chhavi motivated attendees with her original verses. She encouraged students to maintain positive attitudes and focus on their goals. Her words resonated with the young audience.
Visiting officials praised the college campus for its academic discipline and clean environment. They noted the excellent infrastructure that supports student growth. These elements create what they called a positive atmosphere for holistic development.
Organizational Efforts and Conclusion
The Department of Science, Technology and Technical Education organized UMANG-26. Assistant professors Gaurav Parmar, Gautam Kumar, and Ajay Prabhakar coordinated the event's activities.
Associate professor R.N. Yadav delivered the vote of thanks as the inaugural ceremony concluded. The festival will run through January 17, offering three days of cultural performances and sporting competitions.
This annual event continues to bring together students from multiple regions. It provides a platform for young people to display their talents beyond the classroom.
