Nalanda College of Engineering emerging as the winners
Team News Riveting
Patna, June 9
The East Zone finals of the 2nd edition of the National Inter-college Crossword Expedition (NICE) were successfully held at Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna (CIMP) on Friday.
NICE was inaugurated last year as part of the effort to meet the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which aims to nurture a vibrant campus life and incorporate a multi-disciplinary approach to education. The apex body of technical education in India organized the contest in association with the National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), Mumbai, and Extra-C, a civil society initiative for the promotion of a holistic educational environment.
The esteemed dignitaries graced the event with their presence and added significance to the East Zone finals of NICE. Besides Dr Vivek Kumar Singh, Development Commissioner, Government of Bihar, Divesh SehraSecretary, SC-ST Welfare Department, Bihar, John Hongrey, Special Guest from AICTE, Ms Anu Beniwal (IPS), Ayush Jakhar (IPS), Rajeev Srivastava, General Manager, BELTRON and Lokesh Kumar Singh, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology were present on the occasion.
Professor Dr Rana Rana Singh, Director of CIMP and Kumod Kumar, the Chief Administrative Officer of CIMP welcomed the distinguished guests and dignitaries with bouquets.
Professor Dr Rana Rana Singh delivered the welcome address, expressing gratitude to AICTE, NITIE Mumbai, and EXTRA C for providing CIMP with the opportunity to host the event. Shri John Hongrey from AICTE expressed his happiness at the growing size of the contest and remarked that this East Zone round seemed even grander than the previous ones. He acknowledged having witnessed the program before and appreciated the efforts put into organizing it.
Lokesh Kumar Singh, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, lauded the efforts put in by AICTE and Extra-C under the able guidance of Development Commissioner Vivek Singh, to induce the practice of solving crosswords in youths, thereby sharpening their brains. He highlighted the importance of developing a more rational and developed society, and how events like NICE contribute to the evolution of a better-skilled society and culture as a whole.
Divesh Sehra, Secretary, SC-ST Welfare Department, Govt. of Bihar, expressed his views on the need for societal progress and emphasized the role of events like the NICE in fostering a skilled society. He highlighted the significance of such initiatives in creating a more rational and developed society.
Development Commissioner Vivek Kumar Singh presented the keynote address, highlighting how crosswords, once relatively unknown, are gradually gaining popularity and becoming a topic of discussion. He expressed his gratitude to all the supporters and associates who contributed to the successful organization of the event. Commissioner Vivek Kumar Singh further emphasized the benefits of crosswords in enhancing critical and logical thinking and decision-making abilities. He applauded CIMP’s efforts in promoting co-curricular activities like the National Inter-college Crossword Expedition (NICE) and acknowledged the establishment of the Extra Edge club at the institute.
Shubham Kumar and Pankaj Kumar of Nalanda College of Engineering bagged the first prize while Ujjwal Surya and Aman Kumar Jha had to satisfy with the runner-up. Amrit Sansh Kumar and Prity Kumari of GEC Bhojpur seured the third position.
The Chief Administrative Officer of CIMP, Kumod Kumar, proposed the vote of thanks, extending his appreciation to AICTE, NITIE Mumbai, EXTRA C, as well as all the sponsors and associates who played a crucial role in making the event possible. Development Commissioner Vivek Kumar Singh presented mementos to all the guests of honor.
Additionally, CIMP presented a special memento to the Development Commissioner, manufactured by one of its startups, Paper Pepper.
