BAREILLY: Chaudhary Charan Singh University (CCSU) is set to host an eight-day cultural and academic festival titled 'Dikshotsav' from June 2 to 10, leading up to its 38th convocation ceremony. The event, organized by the university administration, aims to provide students with a platform to showcase their creative, intellectual, and cultural talents through a series of competitions and programmes.
Vice-Chancellor's Vision
Vice-Chancellor Professor Sangeeta Shukla emphasized that the convocation is not merely an occasion for conferring degrees but a celebration of student achievement. 'Dikshotsav will give students an opportunity to display their talent, develop leadership abilities, and connect with social and cultural values,' she said. She urged all university departments and affiliated colleges to ensure maximum student participation.
Competitions and Activities
Professor Neelu Jain Gupta, president of the Literary and Cultural Council, announced that competitions spanning literature, culture, art, music, and general knowledge will be held over the eight days. All winners will be felicitated at a special prize distribution ceremony on June 10 at Atal Sabhagar.
The day-wise schedule is as follows:
- June 2: Essay writing competition on the theme 'Drug-Free India: Responsibility of Youth' at the History Department.
- June 3: Speech competition at the Institute of Legal Studies.
- June 4: Patriotic songs and poetry contest at Atal Sabhagar.
- June 5: General knowledge quiz on 'Culture of Uttar Pradesh' and an installation art competition themed 'Nari Shakti Vandan'.
- June 8: Folk dance competition.
- June 9: Poster, slogan, and rangoli contests.
New Additions
A notable addition this year is the inclusion of installation art and tableau displays, which Professor Alka Tiwari described as the centrepiece of Dikshotsav 2026. Participants will present themes of Uttar Pradesh's culture and women's empowerment through artistic installations.
Health Conference
The festival will also host a 'Maa-Beti Swasthya Sammelan', a mother-daughter health conference aimed at raising awareness on nutrition, hygiene, and healthy lifestyles among female students. Medical experts will offer guidance and health screenings on campus.
About the Author: Krishna Chaudhary, a mass communication graduate, is a Senior Correspondent covering the sugar belt of Western Uttar Pradesh. He loves reporting on crime, politics, and impactful human-interest stories.
