About Gymkhana

The Gymkhana of a College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences is a student-managed organization that promotes the overall personality development, leadership qualities, and well-being of veterinary students. It serves as a platform for coordinating and organizing various extracurricular, co-curricular, and sports activities alongside academic pursuits.

Main Objectives

• To encourage participation in sports, cultural, literary, and social service activities.
• To foster team spirit, discipline, and leadership among students.
• To act as a bridge between the college administration and student body.
• To organize events that promote scientific temperament, communication skills, and professional growth of veterinary students.

Major Activities

• Annual Gymkhana Day or College Day: Celebration that includes cultural programs, prize distribution, and student achievements recognition.
• Sports Events: Inter-class and inter-collegiate competitions in cricket, volleyball, athletics, etc.
• Cultural Activities: Organization of music, dance, drama, elocution, debate, and rangoli competitions.
• Literary and Quiz Events: Competitions like essay writing, quiz contests, group discussions, and extempore.
• Veterinary-related Seminars/Workshops: Events that promote academic enrichment such as scientific presentations and student-led conferences.
• Social Service Activities: Blood donation camps, awareness drives on zoonotic diseases, animal health camps in rural areas, and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan participation.
• Student Welfare Activities: Orientation programs for freshers, farewell programs for seniors, and celebration of important national and veterinary-related days (like World Veterinary Day).

Gymkhana thus plays a key role in enhancing student life by balancing academics with holistic development and community engagement in veterinary colleges.