‘Virasat– 2010’ Annual Function at ICG 

The 15^th Annual day of ICG was celebrated in full vigour on the 25^th of February, 2010 in the ICG lawns. The title and the Theme of the Programme was Virasat– 2010. It was a wonderful synchronization of the Classical and the Modern, the Indian and the Western. Full of vigour and enthusiasm, the students of the college presented a beautiful cultural extravaganza incorporating foot tapping dances, music, rhythm and fashion show that left the audience enthralled. 

Ms. Renuka Chowdhury, Former Minister for Women and Child Development, Govt. of India was the Chief Guest for the occasion while Maharani Padmini Devi of Jaipur graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour. Dr. Ashok Gupta, Director of the Institution formally welcomed the guests and acquainted them with the achievements of the students and faculty in the session 2008-09. Dr. Gupta expressed pride on the feat ICG has achieved in a short span of 14 years. 

Speaking on the occasion, Renuka Chowdhury appreciated the talent and enthusiasm of the students. She emphasized on the importance of education but education according to her meant all round development of human personality and not just the attainment of degrees. She added that it was fortunate to be Indian & young and expressed hope that the young students of ICG would contribute to the growth of their institution, society and above all their nation.  

The other two guests in their address to the students congratulated them for their beautiful performances and wished them good luck in their future endeavours. The programme began in traditional fervour by the invoking of divine spirits- the Vandana which was presented as Ganesha Vandan in Classical form. This was followed by a variety of dances depicting the diverse regions and cultural heritage of India like Folk dance as Kesaria Baalam, Ghumar, Panihari, Kathak Jugalbandi, Arabic Prayer Kandisa., Western dances, Fusion and Choreography etc.

The fashion show – ‘The Fashion Fiesta’ exhibiting the creative and designer costumes indigenously designed by the students and faculty of GPEM, Fashion & Textile Technology and Jewellery Department of the College were captivating. In the 3 different rounds of the Fashion Show, beautiful attires based on the themes of Cocktail, Casino Royale and Traditional were exhibited by charming models of the college. 

The CD presentation – Reminiscences – gave a quick glimpse of the various activities held in the College throughout the year. The Academic toppers as well as achievers in various cultural and sports activities were awarded on the occasion. In the Special Awards Category, Head Girl Harshini Lata Shekhawat  and Somya Jain declared as ICGian of the year,

 Ms. Sheetal Chitalangia got the title of Blooming Star of ICG,  Ms. Parul Jaiman and Pratibha Rathore got  the title of Service above Self, Chandana Nirvaan   was declared Debater of the  Year. Ms. Surbhi Mishra  was awarded for Outstanding Performance in International Sports. Ms Sonam Bansal got the Pragya Dwivedi Memorial Award for scoring highest marks in the Psychology in the memory of Late Pragya Dwivedi, Lecturer  in the Department of   Psychology. 

The programme was a success and everybody enjoyed and appreciated the excellent presentation put up by the young ladies of ICG.