AWARD OF EXCELLENCE IN
MUSIC
1. Mukteshi Sharma
presently doing M.A. in Music from GCW Parade and wants to emerge as a professional classical singer and does not want to leave other generes of singing.Mukteshi Sharma is mainly getting training from her father Sh.AshuTosh Magotra who has inherited the styles of Alladiya Khan Sahib's gharana & Kirana gharana from his gurus. She has got training from Sh.V.K.Sambyal. She often gets opportunity to get valuable guidance from her dada guru Prof.B.S.Bali (Disciple of Pt. Dilip Chandra Vedi & Bharat Ratna Pt. Bhem Sen Joshi). She has often adopted certain qualities of above gharanas & in future would be ready to adopt the qualities of other gharanas also. However she doesn't want to remain in the binding of any single gharana. She is developing into an innovative & creative singer. She has been appreciated from her creativity by Great Santoor Mastreo Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma.
FILM, TV & ENTERTAINMENT
2. Sapna Soni
Actress/Performer .Started her career at class 10Th. Done her first stage play named" Nachagi Saari Raat" in 2002. Having worked for more than 430 serials for different channels like DD Jammu,DD Kashir,Zee punjabi,Ddurdu,dd bharati nd in different langauges like Dogri, Punjabi , Urdu , Hindi , Pahari & gojri . worked in two movies also...namely " Maa ni mildi" nd" kuggi maar duaari" & Soon i'll be seen in forthcoming movie "teray jeya koi nhi". Approved Drama Artist nd singer from Radio kashmir,jammu and now working as a producer nd director in a span of 18 years of her career. Ex Alumni of Government College for Women Parade.
DANCE
3. Anuradha Seth Kohli
B. Com LLB, Trained Kathak & Folk Dance. Her first Stage performance was at the age of 9 .She is in the profession from last 25 years. Performed at various prestige events at National and International level. Associated with J & K academy of Art and Culture & associated with various institution within state and outside as member of Jury.
Won first prize in Classical Dance solo for three years from1991 onwards at University of Jammu. Stood 2nd in Classic Dance and selected for National Level in Inter Universities Competitions in 1993 at Jabalpur. Participated in Inter University Zonal Competitions & National Inter University Competitions consecutively in 1994,1995 & 1996 held at Punjab University, Guru Nanak University Amritsar & Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana, Nagpur Kurukshetra and Gulbarga
SOCIAL ACTIVIST
4. Navneet Kour
A post graduate in humanities. Popularly known as a pioneer of a free lancer social activist. Appointed as the honorary director of Indian Red Cross Society Jammu Region since 2007. Serving as the member of ISBTI & YBA . Founder
Chairperson of NGO “SUPPORT” working for the defanged & Creative Self Employed Enterpreunals Co-op.Ltd. Represented the state of J&K with her foreign trainings with the American Red Cross in 2011 and 2014. Also worked with the Elings School of UK for the children with the special needs
DRAMA & THEATER
5. Aarushi Thakur
Graduate from St Stephens College, University of Delhi Masters from University of Leister, UK & Specialized training in Dramatics from Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, London. Member of Shakespeare Society at St Stephens College (2009-11). Adapted and directed Charles Dickens Classic, Great Expectations, Oliver Twist, Akira Kurosawa and Roshomon based on Japanese stories. Also performed in "The year of India in Russia 2009, Frankfurt Theatre festival, 10 National level theatre festivals, National festival with NSD. Have directed various short plays.
EDUCATION
6. Mrs. Rashim Anand
a well established name in the field of education today, she comes from a background of educationist family servicing for the cause of education for the past 40 years. Mrs. Rashim Anand is the daughter of Mr. AK Kapoor Chairman of ADASRH Group of Education institutions, a brand name that needs no formal introduction in J&K. Married to Mr. Kunal Anand, eminent Educationist, Motivational Speaker, and Image Consultant.
Mrs. Rashim journey and association with education was right from the childhood, as she was born and brought up in the family of Educationalist. She comes with a rich experiences spreading across almost 15 years.
In year 2012, Mrs. Anand took a break from regular job and introduced a brand new concept in Education with the name and style of “EDUCATION EXPRESS – One stop for all Educational Solutions”. Education Express is a complete Educational Consultancy. We provide consultancy services for ever educations need. Education Express is one stop for all educational solutions. Weather its educational consultancy for study in India or abroad or it’s for Career counseling and Career Seminars and presentations, we provide everything at your door step. Education Express also provides consultancy services for School for training and development of faculty members, advertising and branding of education institutions, event management, certifications and training of students and teachers. We also provide training and development workshops on communication skills, Personality Development, Teachers training, and Corporate Training etc. We have complete educational consultancy services for studying in INDIA and Abroad. And to add cherry to our cake, we are the first organization to provide, educational placement services for Academic and Non Academic Staff requirement of schools and educational institutions.
Education Express is the only organization in the state of J&K providing skills training to the School Teachers. Education Express is a brand new concept in the field of education that helps teachers in developing Leadership skills, Mentoring Skills, New Methods of Teaching, High level communication skills, Language skills, Creative Skills, Grooming etc. Education Express also provides customized workshops for school & college students.
Mrs. Rashim Anand now serves as the Director of Education Express and helps building strong teachers base in the state. Education Express Trainers are certified with CBSE and other governing bodies and are well versed with the Trainings modules.
Recently Education Express has tied up with the “School of Image Building & Consultancy” for providing Image Consultancy, Image makeover and Image building sessions, with this new advent Education Express has become the first organization to introduce full fledged Image Consultancy Services in the state of J&K.
Mrs. Rashim Anand also runs hers NGO “NAVAJ Foundation” that is working with “GLOBAL DREAM literacy mission” an international organization working for the principal of “EACH ONE TEACH ONE” for eradication of illiteracy for the society.
PAINTING & VISUAL ARTS
7. Dr. Milan Sharma
At Present serving in Painting Department as Teaching Faculty in Institute of Music and Fine Arts, University of Jammu .B.F.A (Bachelor in Fine Arts) painting from institute of Music and fine arts, Jammu. M.F.A (Master of fine arts) in painting from Delhi college of arts New Delhi, Ph. D in visual arts from Delhi University 2013.
Merit scholarship from college of art New Delhi 2000-02
National scholarship (painting) from the ministry of Human recourse and Development, Govt. of India. 2000-02
Merit certificate in State annual art exhibition from J&K Academy of art, culture & language, Jammu (1996) (2009)
First prize in on the spot painting competition organized by J&K academy of art, culture and languages. (1996)
All India painters camp at Kargil organized by J&K Academy of Arts, Culture and Languages 2013.
All India painters camp organized by AIFACS at New Delhi. 2011
All India Painters Camp organized by J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (2010)
Painters and Sculptors camp organized by Bhaderwah development authority at Bhaderwah (2007)
National art festival organized by Lalit Kala academy in collaboration with J&K academy of art, Culture and Languages at Kala Kendre 2006
Painters and Sculptors camp in Ahmadabad 2006
All India Painters Camp in Mansar Jammu organized by J&K.Academy in collaboration Lalit Kala Academy New Delhi 2003Interactive workshop for visual artist. “Creating in terror” organized by Maharaja Suraj Mal Institute of Education Jammu 2003
Participated in painters camp organized by AIFACS New Delhi 2002
Platinum Jubilee celebration in J&K Organized by AIFACS, New Delhi 2004.
Celebration of “Melody and Rhythm” in memory of Smt. Indra Gandhi Birth Anniversary at 10 Janpath New Delhi 2002
Painters Camp by J&K Cultural Academy collaboration with NZCC Patiala 1999
Artist from J&K, group show in M.F. Hussain Gallery, Jamia Milia Islamia University, Delhi 2009
“Strains of Himayalan Spirit” Group show at Aparana Arts Gallery New Delhi 2009 (Curated by Keshav Malik, Art Critic)
South Asian women exhibition at Kashmir University organized by SAF Foundation 2008
Participated Jammu festival at Kala Kender Organized by Jammu Tourism.
Participation in group show organized by Tilting Art Gallery, Eshanya Mall at Pune 2014.
From Facts to Values, An exhibition of Paintings and Sculptures at Jehangir Art Gallery Mumbai 2012.
Participation in NOSTALGIA, Group exhibition Organized in Jawahar Kala Kendra Jaipur 2011
Participation in group exhibition Organized by Abhivyakti Group form lucknow at Ravinder Bhawan New Delhi 2010
Participation in Group Show “Vibrations” in Ahamdabad 2006
Participation in State Exhibition in Collaboration with Lalit Kala Akademi New Delhi 2003
Annual art exhibition in J&K academy of art Culture and Languages Jammu.
Group show in Rabinder Bhawan, New Delhi 2002.
Annual art Exhibition at college of art New Delhi 2001-02.
Sponsored group Show in Krishna Art Collection Defense Colony New Delhi 2001
Participation in State exhibition in J&K Academy of art Culture and Languages, Jammu 1996-98.
Seminar Participated in Seminar (wall paintings of Jammu) organized by
Radio Talks Three Radio talks in Hindi & Dogri on Visual Art at Radio-Station Dogri Sansta Jammu.
RJ/VJ
8. Sunita Bhagat
Broadcaster , Anchor and program presenter Working as announcer /RJ at All India Radio since October 1992. The junior most at all India radio but a popular one favourite voice among the listeners not only in the state but also in the neighbouring states including Punjab , Himachal and Rajasthan. Recently got special appreciation award for outstanding performance in broadcasting from the lady Governer Mrs.Usha Vohra.
HEALTH, FITNESS & WELLNESS
9. Dr. Neelam Khajuria
BEMS MD MSC (Yoga Therapy ). Presently Young lady working in the field of medicine as a Resident Doctor at Brain, Spine and Trauma Hospital Jammu Considers mother Teresa as her ideal and wants to follow her footsteps is the service of humanity. Her tireless efforts have resulted in saving life of people who have met accidents. she makes awareness sessions about the side effect of taking unadvised medication and she strongly advocates the use of yoga therapy in curing of many life style based diseases.
MEDIA
10. Bhanu Priya Sharma
Her inspirations are always been never ending love for Dogri.Master In tourism, Skill diploma in French .Her love for mother tongue prompted her to persue her career in Radio & Media. Joined largest media Network in Jammu as News, script writer and Dogri News presenter. Also working with Radio Kashmir Jammu as FM headline presenter.
ENTREPRENEUR
11. Shivangi Gupta
Born in 1981, at Jammu, Meritorious throughout her career, a commerce graduate with 5th position from CGW parade , GNIIT and MCA from Jammu University. Winner of the title of Miss Fresher by the Deptt. of computer sciences. Due to her keen interest in business and her belief that “life is so beautiful . She by brought…”international institute of fashion technology---IIFT” in Jammu. Expanding to her business , she then started Lakme Salon( a unit of Hindustan Unilever ltd.) giving employment to 30 employees. Presently MD. Lakme Salon, Panjtirthi, Jammu and emerging successful Entrepreneur of city. Proud Mother of mother of a 7 year old son, She strongly promotes VEGETERANISM.
SPECIAL OUTSTANDING WOMEN ACHIEVERS AWARD
12. SUNITA KARGOTRA
B.Sc, LL.B,B.Ed. P.G(Diploma) in Criminology & Police Science(gold medalist). Appointed in J&K POLICE GAZETTED SERVICES as Prosecuting Officer in year 1995. Present Place of posting- Chief Prosecuting Officer(SP, Prosecution) Range Police HQ, Jammu. Outstanding in outdoor during training as prosecuting officer and also awarded with cash reward by DGP, Jand K. 2. DGP’s commendation medal & other service medals for outstanding performance.
13. Therese Franicis
B Sc, B Ed (Specialk Education) Presently Principal in St Jhohan Rehabitation Centre Mandan. Working for the cause of Specially Able Children from last 25 years.
14. Sushma Chauhan (IAS)
For her contribution and achieveing excellence in the field of Administrative Services.
15. Arunima Sinha (Spirituality)
STC, YLTP
CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE IN
MUSIC
1. Indu Bala
Bachelor in Music from Institute of Fine arts Belonging to remote village Noori Hawa in Bhadarwah after called Junior Lata mangeskar... Only women of the state selected in Indian Idols & cleared Two rounds. Stood 2nd in Display Your Talent in semi classic category and 3rd in classic song category. Winner of Musical show organized By Big 92.7 Fm in 2010.
FILM, TV & ENTERTAINMENT
2. Neha Lalotra
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Education,. Actress/Anchor & Model , she is Renowned name in the Theater, Tv and advertisement.. Having acted a leading lady in so many stage plays. worked in Tv serials . winner of Best actress award in play called “Swaal Aur Swapan” “Yatra “ & Best supporting actress in “ Haadsa; Haqeeqat” directed by Vikram Sharma. She has also worked in movie “Lakeer” Face of many local advertisements & songs albums.
DANCE
3. Kritika Sharma
Kathak Dancer ,Student of Kathak Guru Shri Birju ji Maharaj, Saroj Khan Bolly wood choreography & Kathak Legand Shoba Kosar 4th year degree holder in Calssic dance kathak.Winner of so amny awards & 2nd position holder at North zoneDance competition Judged by sarj Khan Presently working as Dance teacher with Doon International School Jammu.
4. Tanuja Chahar Chettri
The name who has attributed to herself with best dancer of J & K 2014.Known for her flexibility and stunts. Started dancing at age of 7 .Competed in reality shows like Dance India Dance& India India Dance. Her ambition is to open up her own Professional Dance academy.
SOCIAL ACTIVIST
5. Bushra Hassan
A Engineering student by profession. Young Social Activist, Member of Red Cross society, NSS & Gandhi Global family J & K . Running an NGO We the helper “Attended various workshops on disaster Management, Women empower ment
6. Rahat Mir
Working with Indian Red Cross Society .Recipient of Certificate of appreciation. Worked voluntarily and selflessly during the Floods in Rajouri & Poonch .Young aspirant who aware people about blood donation and donate blood after every six months. Regular visitor of Slum area to guide uneducated youth about education.
7.Deepika Pandita
An engineer by Profession ,One of Youngest social avctivist of the city.An aspiring writer .One of the best member of Red Cross and NSS.
DRAMA & THEATER
8. Juhi Singh
started doing theatre with Natrang at the age of 6 years has performed in various National Theatre festivals through our the country. She has performed a main role in bollywood's famous movie "yahan".
SPORTS
9. Palvi Sharma
B.Tech in CSE form GIMT Amritsar. State & District level National level gold medalist in Karate. She won first medal at the age of 10 years. She won gold medal at AIKF (All India Karate do federation).
10. Manika Sharma
Youngest Women of the State who ahs brought the laurel in the Speed Ball. Having represented Country at International Level and represented state at National level. Presently Student of KV Akhnoor in 12 standards. She ahs a keen interest in the social Activities and volunteer of Art of living.
EDUCATION
11. Gurcharan Kour
MA Psychology, 1 year diploma in Mental Retardation, working for disability from 15 years. Presently working at Asha of Army School.
PAINTING & VISUAL ARTS
12. Mahua Gupta
Winner of Display your talent in Rangoli Competition, flower arrangement and sketching in 2009. Also won first prize in Tattoo designing competition organised by SMVDU.Participated in painting exhibition in memory of MF Hussain by Kesar Art Circle. Also participated in many national level visual art camps.
FASHION & LIFE STYLE
13. Divya Gupta
A young emerging creative enthusuastic designer. Her designs selected as best designs in Jaipur fashion week.
SPECIAL AWARD
14. Shivani Misri
for education in specially abled children category
