Home Science College, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology (MPUAT), marked its 47 ^th College Fest with colorful cultural presentation by students. The program was organized under the direction of Vice Chancellor Prof. O.P Gill. Chief Guest of the event was Samuel Mawunganidze, state head of UNICEF and Sangeeta Jacob, nutrition specialist, UNICEF.

Samuel Mawunganidze of UNICEF while giving speech at home science college fest

Samuel Mawunganidze in his short address encouraged the students of Home Science and said that women play strong role in country’s agriculture industry and that Home Science colleges and its students offer great help to female farmers of the country. Students presented several cultural and western style music and dance programs. The performances also included sensitive subject of female foeticide and spread messages on women empowerment. Students were also awarded for the year long achievements and outstanding performances in academic and co-curricular activities.

Sangeeta Jacob, UNICEF while addressing at home science college of MPUAT

Ritu Medatwal (Best Outgoing Student), Umang Nigam (Best NSS Volunteer), Mamta Dhakad (Best N.C.C Student), Astha Khatri(Best Hosteler), Nishu kanwar(Literary Award) and Mamta Jat (Games and Sports) were honored. Sonal Chabra received Bhom Kumar Mehta Award and Shreya Mehta got Indira Priyadarshini Award. Dean of the College announced Padma Pushp Memorial Award for Anita Sen, Suman Yadav and Vimla Suman. Books and Manuals written by faculties of the college were also unveiled on the occasion.