- Event Date:
16-Jan-2025
- Updated On:
13-Feb-2025
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From, the 16th of January 2025, two students- Harshdeep Kaur and Preyoshi Saha attended the 7th JPIC General Meet, a three-day event filled with insightful activities and events. With 37 schools participating all across the countries of India and Nepal, this Meet focussed on the theme of fostering inclusivity, environmental awareness and teamwork. The program, hosted by Loreto Convent, Asansol, provided a platform for learning, collaboration, and fun.
The opening ceremony included beautiful synchronised traditional dances like Bihu, Kathak, Bharatnatyam and many more. Students also sang religious songs of Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism, Zoroastrianism etc.
Sessions were conducted by Maulana Imamdullah Rashidi, who recalled how his son of 16 years of age was killed in the riots of Asansol and how he chose to overcome it. and Ms. Aarna Srivastava, a 12-year-old from Delhi who has been fighting plastic pollution since a tender age.
The Second Day was packed with engaging team building activities led by, Mr. Sumit Bandhopadhayaya, which emphasized coordination and attentiveness of a person and mainly the ability to reach your own goal without disturbing others.
The final day saw skit presentations prepared by each group, focusing on various social issues. The creativity and passion displayed by the participants were truly inspiring.
The closing ceremony was conducted by the Kolkata schools. Each participant dressed to represent a different Indian state and an associated element with a narration in the background. It was a heartwarming conclusion to the enriching experience.