Ridima Bajpai of Cluster University of Jammu creates history in the 38 th National Youth Festival

Ridima Bajpai a student of Cluster University of Jammu clinches 1 st prize in the
38 th National Youth Festival organized by AIU, hosted by Amity University, Noida
from 3 rd of March 2025 to 7 th of March 2025.

Ridima clinched 1 st prize in the Indian Classical Vocal Solo Event representing
Cluster University of Jammu. 147 Universities across India participated in the
Festival comprising all the zones and competing in the different events including,
Music, Theatre, Fine Arts and Literary events.

Ridima is a student of GCW Gandhi Nagar, Jammu a constituent college of Cluster
University of Jammu and a disciple of Sh. V.K Sambyal (Rangeeley Thakur). She
was accompanied by Rahul Bhardwaj on Tabla and Sh. Vishal Pandita on
Harmonium.

The contingent was accompanied by Ms. Asha Rani and Mr. Vishal Pandita as
Teacher In charges.

The Vice-Chancellor of Cluster University of Jammu, Sr. Prof. K.S Chandrasekar
complimented Ridima Bajpai for her achievement and also appreciated the efforts
of Department of Students Welfare headed by Dr. Raj Shreei Dhar, for promoting
young talent in the cultural and other literary activities.

Ridima is the first student from Jammu and Kashmir to secure 1 st position in the
Classical Vocal Solo Category.