Students showcase literary talent at Punjabi language competitions
Harish Monga
Ferozepur, October 23, 2026: The Language Department, organised Punjabi literary creation and poetry singing competitions for students of government, semi-government and private schools of the district at Sri Guru Harkrishan Public School, Ferozepur Cantt.
Held under the guidance of District Language Officer Dr Jagdeep Singh Sandhu and on the directions of Director, Language Department, Punjab, Jaswant Singh Zafar, the competitions aimed at encouraging literary and artistic interests among school students.
Students participated in poetry, story and essay writing on the themes ‘Trees’, ‘Culture and Relationships’ and ‘Drugs’, respectively. Poetry singing competitions were also held in which students participated enthusiastically.
In poetry writing, Gurpreet Kaur of GSSS Mana Singh Wala secured first position, followed by MuskanDeep Kaur of GHS Guddanpan Graain and Navdeep Kaur of Guru Nanak Public Senior Secondary School, Shakur. In story writing, Gurpreet Kaur of GHS Wahge Wala, Navneet Kaur and Harpreet Kaur of GHS Wara Bhai Ka bagged the first three positions. In essay writing, Harmanveer Kaur of Dev Samaj AV Senior Secondary School, Firozshah, Kirt of GHS Mansur Deva and Dinesh of Sri Guru Harkrishan Public School, Ferozepur Cantt secured the top three positions.
In poetry singing, Gurleen Kaur of GHS Mansur Deva won first place, followed by Arshdeep of GSSS Bagge Ke Pipal and Sandeep Kaur of GSSS Khai Pheme Ki.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Jagdeep Singh Sandhu said literature plays an important role in shaping individuals and such creative activities contribute significantly to the overall personality development of students. Winners were presented cash prizes and books published by the Language Department, Punjab.