Lucknow | Campus Times

Students at Aryakul College of Pharmacy and Research turned National Vaccination Day into a vibrant mix of creativity and awareness, organizing a series of engaging competitions to highlight the importance of immunization. The programme began with the national anthem and ceremonial lamp lighting, followed by energetic student-led activities including speech, poster presentation, slogan writing, and panel discussions, where participants shared powerful ideas on how vaccination helps build a healthier and safer society.

Addressing the gathering, Dr. Aditya Singh said National Vaccination Day, observed on March 16, marks the launch of India’s Pulse Polio Immunization Programme, and urged students to spread awareness about the life-saving benefits of vaccination in society.

Creativity Meets Health Awareness

Students used creativity and discussion to spread awareness about vaccination through speeches, posters, slogans, and panel discussions. They highlighted the importance of vaccines in preventing diseases, emphasized the role of pharmacists in strengthening public health, and stressed the need to break myths and misconceptions around immunization to build a healthier and more informed society.

Winners Honoured

At the end of the event, outstanding performers were felicitated for their achievements.

Speech Competition

• 1st: Vishal Maurya
• 2nd: Deepak Rai
• 3rd: Muskan

Poster Presentation

• 1st: Ankit Vishwakarma & Harshvardhan
• 2nd: Mayank Tiwari & Shiva Yadav
• 3rd: Abhay Dubey & Deepak Rai

Slogan Writing

• 1st: Nirbhay Chauhan & Abhishek Prajapati
• 2nd: Prateek Sahni, Jitendra, Anushka Chaurasia & Muskan
• 3rd: Kriti, Priya Maurya & Shiva Yadav

Panel Discussion

• 1st: Aman
• 2nd: Vaishnavi
• 3rd: Rakesh Gupta

Encouraging Social Responsibility Among Youth

Managing Director Dr. Sashakt Singh appreciated the efforts of the participants and emphasized that such initiatives help strengthen students’ sense of social responsibility.

The event was successfully organized with the support of Registrar Sudesh Kumar Tiwari, HOD B. K. Singh, IQAC In-charge and NAAC Coordinator Dr. Kashif Shakeel, T&P In-charge Priyanka Kesarwani, Examination In-charge Swarnim Srivastava, and faculty members including Deepika Kumari, Rukhsar Bano, Sadab, Shweta Mishra, Vartika Singh, Saqib Ansari, Ali Hussain, and Prashansa Singh.

The event highlighted how youth-led initiatives in educational institutions can play a powerful role in spreading awareness about public health and encouraging responsible healthcare practices.