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GNC students visited the Surajkund International Fair.
Posted on 26/02/2026
Adding a new chapter to experiential learning, Government National College, Sirsa, organized an educational tour to the Surajkund International Crafts Fair in Faridabad. College Public Relations Officer, Prof. Ramesh Soni, informed that under the able coordination of Acting Principal Dr. Anita Maniya and Dr. Jeetram Sharma, in-charge of the college's Educational Tour Committee, 50 students from the college visited the Surajkund International Crafts Fair. The objective of this one-day tour was to provide students with a live experience of the rich fabric of Indian handicrafts, traditional art forms, and folk culture. The students witnessed firsthand the confluence of crafts from various states of India as well as participating countries and gained insight into the economic and cultural significance of rural artistry.
Under the able leadership of Dr. Jeetram Sharma and Karmveer Kaushik, the students explored the vast campus of the fair, witnessed live craft demonstrations, interacted with artisans, and enjoyed folk music and dance performances.
College Principal Dr. Anita Maniya said that such educational excursions are an integral part of the curriculum. These excursions break the monotony of classroom lectures and provide students with a genuine understanding of our cultural heritage. It is a proud moment for the institute that our students are participating in such enriching activities.
Dr. Jeet Ram Bhardwaj highlighted the enthusiastic participation of the students. He said that the aim was to make education holistic. The fair provided a unique platform for students to study firsthand the socio-economic conditions of artisans and the development of folk art.
Students returned with a deeper understanding of the country's diverse cultural landscape and cherished memories. The college faculty and staff praised the excursion as a successful initiative to blend education and culture.
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