Amritsar, April 29 (Punjab Post Bureau) – BBK DAV College for Women organised a special Havan Yajna to commemorate the birth anniversary of Mahatma Hansraj. Sudarshan Kapoor Chairman Local Committee was the Mukhya Yajman for the HavanYajna.
It is pertinent to mention that Dr. Pushpinder Walia, Principal BBK DAV College for Women was conferred the prestigious Mahatma Hans Raj Award for her exemplary and meritorious services in the cause of education. The award presented to the Principals adjudged as the best by DAV CMC, was presented to Dr Walia by Padma Shri Dr. Punam Suri President DAV College Managing Committee at Samarpan Diwas, a resplendent ceremony organised on 20th April 2024 at Panipat Haryana to celebrate the Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Hansraj. On receiving this award the staff as well as the guests present on the occasion extended a warm welcome to Dr. Walia with bouquets and garlands. The Gidda and Folk Orchestra teams of the college expressed their joy with their mesmerising performance.
While expressing her gratitude to the Divine Lord Dr. Pushpinder Walia remembered the immense contribution of her late father to her achievements. She also thanked the Honourable President Dr. Punam Suri for his dynamic and inspiring leadership and also appreciated the excellent teamwork of the entire BBK family.
Inderpal Arya (President Arya Samaj Laxmansarand member DAV CMC, New Delhi) highlighted Mahatma Hansraj’s revolutionary impact on education in the country. Rakesh Mehra (President Arya Pratinidhi Upsabha Punjab) acknowledged Mahatma Hansraj Ji’s contributions not only to educational institutions but also to the development of organizations like Punjab National Bank and LIC. Vipin Bhasin (Veteran Member Local Committee) praised Mahatma HansrajJi as one of the greatest reformers of his time, particularly for his efforts towards the social upliftment of women.