Round Square Conference, Daly College Indore
Round Square Conference, Daly College Indore
Six Jindalites from Class IX and the teacher escort, Ms Neelam Sharma participated in the Round Square Conference ‘Baaltantra’ hosted by Daly College in Indore from 23rd-27th February. The theme of the Conference was ‘Democracy’ and it was attended by 22 schools from different parts of India. Air Chief Marshal Birendra Singh Dhanoa graced the event as the Chief Guest and in his address, he applauded India and its citizens for being the largest democratic setup in the world.
Thought-provoking and interactive Braza Sessions were conducted for the participants wherein students discussed the importance of democracy and the roadblocks in the progress of the economy and the education system of a democratic country in their respective groups. Another Braza session was maneuvered by the motivational speaker, Master Avi Sharma to highlight the leadership lessons from the Ramayana and the Bhagvad Gita and it was followed by adventure activities like zip line, wall climbing, and commando net for the delegates. Jindalites also actively participated in various Visual Art activities of Gond Art, Block Printing, Tapestry, Warli Art and Metal Art. The Conference winded up with the historic Civic Walk to bring forward the essence of democracy. The streets of Indore echoed with posters made by the delegates, nukkad natak and patriotic music that was performed by DC students. During their stay at Indore, the Team VDJS participated in the cultural evenings organised by the host school and also visited Mandu- the ruined city, Baaz Bahadur and Roopmati Mahal Jama Masjid, Jahaj Palace, Raj Wada, Chappan Dukan. The conference enriched the understanding of the girls about the concept of ‘Democracy’ and its relevance in today’s time.
