EPFO Officer Rizwan Uddin Inspires Students to Embrace Discipline, Build Confidence and Pursue Career Goals
Asif Iqbal Naik
Kishtwar, October 22, 2026: Government Degree College (GDC) Kishtwar, in collaboration with the District Administration Kishtwar, organised a motivational guest lecture on “Motivation Through Goal Setting” at the college auditorium on Thursday to inspire students to develop self-confidence, set clear goals and work towards achieving their aspirations.
The programme, organised under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma (JKAS), featured Rizwan Uddin, Chief Learning Officer and Regional Provident Fund Commissioner-I, Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), as the keynote speaker.
Addressing the gathering, Uddin emphasised the importance of discipline, effective time management, positive thinking and consistent efforts in achieving personal and professional success. He encouraged students to dream big, believe in their abilities and overcome challenges with determination.
“A clear goal today builds a stronger tomorrow,” he said, highlighting the significance of purposeful planning and perseverance.
During the lecture, Uddin shared inspiring examples, including the remarkable achievement of EPFO Jammu Section Supervisor Sanjeev Kumar, who reportedly settled 1,128 Provident Fund claims in a single day voluntarily. He also highlighted the professional journey of Ayushi Puri, IIS, Deputy Director, Doordarshan, encouraging girl students to pursue their ambitions confidently.
The interactive session witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, who raised questions about career planning, personal development and future opportunities. A one-to-one counselling session was also conducted to help students identify their strengths and establish achievable goals.
Uddin felicitated students for sharing creative ideas and positive thoughts during the programme.
Among those present were Assistant Labour Commissioner Kishtwar Amit Kumar (JKAS), In-charge Principal Prof. Subhash, Prof. Esrarul Ayub, Prof. Prithvi Raj, Dr. Usman Sheikh and officials from EPFO Jammu.
The In-charge Principal thanked the keynote speaker for his valuable guidance and reiterated the college’s commitment to organising similar initiatives for students’ overall development.
Uddin also appreciated the efforts of ALC Kishtwar Amit Kumar and NSS Unit In-charge Prof. Esrarul Ayub for successfully coordinating the event.
The programme concluded with a formal vote of thanks presented by Dr. Usman Sheikh.
