Greater Noida, 28th September 2025 – The 3rd edition of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS), held at the India Expo Centre & Mart, witnessed a spectacular cultural showcase presented by SAM Workshops – the Youth Empowerment Drive of Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan (DJJS), under the aegis of the Uttar Pradesh Culture Department. In an event predominantly centered on commerce and industry, SAM’s presentation stood apart as a powerful reminder that heritage, values, and youthful energy can become the most unforgettable exhibits.
The evening opened on a high note with Eternal Bliss, SAM’s in-house fusion band, whose dynamic beats and soulful renditions electrified the atmosphere and set the stage for an unforgettable cultural journey. This was followed by a spellbinding ballet by Eternal Splendour, SAM’s Performing Arts Group, which brought alive the valor and sacrifice of India’s freedom struggle in a cinematic stage production. The portrayal of Mangal Pandey’s indomitable spirit drew thunderous applause, as the audience felt transported to 1857—witnessing the birth of India’s first struggle for independence.
Adding to the grandeur, SAM’s co-coordinators and directors, Sadhvi Ruchi Bharti and Sadhvi Dr. Shivani Bharti, extended a warm welcome to the esteemed dignitaries and guests, including Mr. Atul Dwivedi, the Director of the UP Culture Department; Mrs. Yogita Kapil the Principal of GD Goenka, Ghaziabad; Dr. Ripu Daman Gaur, Dean of Lloyd Business School; Mr. Brijesh Srivastava, Co-founder of Mediways Health Foundation and a prominent social activists; Mrs. Archana Gupta, the General Secretary of the Mahamana Malviya Mission, Mr. Gaurav Nand, Founder of IERS; Mr. Atul Mangal, Chairman of Mangalmay Group of Institutions; Swami Narendranand Ji, National Secretary, Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan; and Swami Nareshanand Ji, Preacher, DJJS.
The program also witnessed remarkable youth participation, with students in attendance from leading institutions such as Gautam Buddha University, Galgotias University, Bennett University, Sharda University, HIMT Group of Institutions, Greater Noida Institute of Technology, MIMT, GL Bajaj Institute of Technology & Management, Rama Kanpur University, Innovative University, Accurate Institute of Management and Technology, KCC Institute of Technology & Management, Lloyd Institute of Engineering & Technology, NIET, and Mahatma Gandhi University. Their enthusiastic presence underscored the relevance of cultural engagement in shaping a vibrant and empowered generation.
The event received wide coverage from the Uttar Pradesh Government and Expo organizers across print and digital platforms, with organizers extending their heartfelt appreciation to SAM for creating a vibrant cultural buzz at the Trade Show.
As the evening concluded, one sentiment echoed through the Expo halls: ‘SAM’s cultural showcase was not just entertainment, but an awakening of pride, passion, and heritage.’ It illuminated how deeply rooted values, when combined with the dynamism of youth, can elevate even a trade-focused platform into a celebration of identity, inspiration, and unity.
