On December 17, 2022, courtesy of Uttaranchal University’s media club “Pratyaksh”, a half-yearly magazine named “UU Vritant” was launched by the School of Journalism and Mass Communication (USJMC). The Chancellor of the University, Shri Jitender Joshi was the chief Guest at the magazine launch ceremony. Shri Kunwar Raj Asthana, Chief Editor, Divya Himgiri was present as Guest of Honour of the program. The program started with the lighting of the lamp, along with poetry recitation by the Sahatras.
Shri Jitender Jopshi, Chancellor appreciated Media Club Coordinator Anjulika Ghoshal and Editor “UU Vritant” Smriti Uniyal and also suggested publishing a newsletter in future. He said that a TV and radio studio has been set up with all modern resources and techniques in the university so that students can get practical and technical training related to journalism and mass communication before entering the media world. In his address, the Guest of Honour Mr. Asthana told the students about the nuances of writing and editing, as well as told the importance of Hindi writing, inspiring the students to move towards Hindi journalism. Along with this, Ruhi Qadri, teacher of Journalism and Mass Communication, recited a poem titled “Betiyon Se Hai Zamana”. Media Club Coordinator Anjulika Ghoshal conducted the program very well. Along with this, Smriti Uniyal, editor of “UU Vritant” informed about the whole process of the idea becoming a magazine.
University’s Vice President, Prof (Dr) Satbir Singh Sehgal, Vice- Chancellor, Prof (Dr) Dharam Budhi, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof (Dr) Rajesh Bahuguna, Dean Student Welfare & Liberal Arts, Prof (Dr) Shravan Kumar, Dean UIPS, Prof (Dr) Vikash Jakhmola were also present on this occasion.
