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Chandigarh December 6, 2020

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Society for Promotion of Science & Technology in India (SPSTI) in association with the Chandigarh Chapter of NASI (National Academy of Sciences India), Technology Enabling Centre (TEC), University Institute of Engineering & Technology and Panjab University Alumni Association Chandigarh organised an online memorial meeting in honour of the Father of Indian IT Industry, Padma Bhushan Dr. F.C. Kohli, Founder and first C.E.O. of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), who left for his heavenly abode on November 26, 2020. 

The web assembly took place today at 11:00 AM to pay tribute to this preeminent alumnus of the University of Punjab, Lahore (a precursor of Panjab University, Chandigarh).

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The meeting was steered by Prof. Keya Dharmvir, General Secretary of SPSTI. 

Prof. Arun K. Grover, former Vice Chancellor of Panjab University spoke on the background of the memorial meeting, highlighting Dr. Kohli’s association with Tata Consultancy Service and TIFR (Tata Instt. Of Fundamental Res., Mumbai) and his work with Prof. Yash Pal, Prof. Narasimhan, Prof. M. K. G. Menon, Dr. Mathai Joseph and Dr. Kehav Nori. Prof. Rajesh Kochhar, an eminent historian of Science, presented a brief profile of Dr. Kohli including his personal and professional life. There were messages from Prof. Raj Kumar, VC, PU and Prof. Kesav V. Nori, IIIT Hyderabad, who was earlier a senior functionary at TCS, highlighting his role as a great mentor and visionary.

Shri Som Mittal, former Chairman NASSCOM, paid his tribute stating him being an engineer at heart and being a great student as well as a great teacher throughout his life. Dr. Ananth Krishnan who is Chief Technology Officer at TCS read the official statement on the great loss and said greatest tribute to him will be if we can live up to his vision for the growth of nation. Shri Rajiv Vaishnav shared how his every meeting with Dr. Kohli was focussed on what better NASSCOM can do to, showing his passion for nation. There was also a message from Prof. Shri S. K. Munjal from Hero Enterprises indicating both computer and software industry would not have been possible without Mr Kohli’s interventions. Dr. Anil Sahasrabudhe, Chairman, AICTE, shared his personal experiences and the supportive role played by Dr. Kohli. Prof. Manoj Arora, former Director, PEC shared his vision that science curriculum including mathematics should be revised every year. Prof. Sarit K. Das, Director IIT, Ropar also shared how passionate Dr. Kohli was with the development of nation and stated his words “India has no damn business to remain poor”. Prof. Dheeraj Sanghi, Director, PEC, Dr. Manu Sharma, UIET, Prof. Renu Wig, former Director, UIET, Prof. R. K. Kohli, Secretary, Chandigarh chapter of NASI, Prof. Deepti Gupta, Dean Alumni Relations, Panjab University, Mr. Akhil from MP and Prof. G. S. Kainth, ex Faculty, IIT Kanpur, also paid their tribute by sharing their experiences. The meeting was also attended by Prof. R. P. Bambah, former VC, Panjab University and a contemporary of Dr. F. C. Kohli in Lahore, with more than 200 participants on zoom and about 222 on facebook page of SPSTI. 

The meeting ended with vote of thanks by Shri Dharam Vir, IAS (Retd.) & President SPSTI, to all the present for the memorial meeting remembering Dr. Kohli as a legend who not only had passion for developing technology in country but also had similar love for academics

Chandigarh December 5, 2020

7days Faculty Development Program (FDP)by Human Resource Development Centre of Panjab University, Chandigarh commenced today on the theme, “Mental Health and Spirituality: The Capital of Well Being”.

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Professor Girishwar Misar, Former Professor, University of Delhi and Former Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi International Hindi University, Wardha formally inaugurated the event and delivered the inaugural address on Spirituality and Mental Health.

Professor S.K Tomar, Director of HRDC, Panjab University, Chandigarh highlighted the activities and achievements of HRDC center and said that such deliberations are need of the hour as everyone in Corona is panicky and losing their mental health. This seven days program will help the young faculties to get their APA scores by attending this program but beyond this many senior professors has also joined this program to learn more about mental health, spirituality and well being. 

Professor Misar has rightly mentioned that there is a gap between needs and wants and consequently disharmony spreading in society. Every human being is having maximum wants and striving or running behind them.

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Dr. Roshan Lal Coordinator of FDP, Asst. Professor of Psychology, PU  introduced the theme and welcomed all the participants and guests and shared that HRDC of Panjab University has provided the platform so that people can enhance their knowledge to get wellness in their daily life through being mentally healthy because spirituality and mental health both are the capital of well being. All human have been lost somewhere in rat race of modern life. He further added that daily there will be three sessions for 1.5 hours each in which eminent experts have been invited from India and abroad.

Today Professor NovRattan Sharma from M.D University Rohtak (Haryana) and Professor Akbar Hussain from Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh  enlightened the participants towards the selected theme of program. 

Professor NovRattan Sahrma shared that Life without Values is meaningless and shared that every human have five values in life: Truth, Peace, Religion, non-violence and Love where majority of we are missing and misinterpreted all, resulting distortion in daily life.

 Dr Roshan Lal proposed the vote of thanks.

Around 75 people joined this including people from countries like USA, Pakistan and Nepal 

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The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the last date of submission of online Fresh admission of all Masters, Bachelor & Diplomas programmes up to 15^th December, 2020 for the July-2020 session. This extension of last date shall not apply to Certificate and Semester-based programmes, i.e., MP, MPB, PGDMM, PGDFM, PGDHRM, PGDOM, PGDFMP, DBPOFA, PGDIS, MCA, BCA, and all Certificate and Awareness programmes of 6 months duration or less. Details of the IGNOU academic programmes for the July, 2020 session can be accessed from the link https://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in/. The prospective learners can apply for Masters/Bachelor/Diploma programmes of the University on the official website, informed The Regional Director of IGNOU Regional centre Chandigarh Dr. A.K.Dimri. Last date of submission of ‘online’ admission form for July session was earlier fixed for November, 30. 

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For all those candidates, who have been planning to get admission in any of the IGNOU courses can apply for the same online. Firstly the candidate has to register themselves (if not registered) on the official website i.e https://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in/. Whereas those who have already registered can simply login with the id- password and fill up the application form for the admission in the July session at Indira Gandhi National Open University for 2020. Also, before filling up the IGNOU admission form, candidates must go through the general instructions, eligibility criteria, fee details, duration, etc. on the official website. Applicants can also download the complete details of the programmes from the IGNOU website.

Learners can also take provisional admission in Bachelor and Master Degree Programmes pending due to declaration of their final year result. However such learners will have to submit their completed certificate/degree/marksheet by 31st December 2020. In case it is not submitted their admission will be cancelled and fee will be refunded as per University norms.

Chandigarh December 4, 2020

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Equal Opportunity Cell Person with disabilities, Panjab University Chandigarh organized a webinar on the topic of “Higher Education for Divyangjan: NEP 2020” on the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities-2020. This day is celebrated for disable people to sensitize them and other people about the issues faced by disabled and celebrate the abilities and achievements of disabled people. Disability is a human condition, there is hardly any person who is not suffering from disability. It is not only physical but social also. This day is celebrated for empowering disable people so that they don’t feel dishonored or discouraged.

Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor, Panjab University while appreciating the EOC  for organizing this event, mentioned that by organizing such type of event we can change the mind set of society towards the PwDs. For the change all over the India, lot of activities/tasks are being undertaken  by the society and Government towards the welfare of PwDs but still a lot has to be done. Young people must come forward for Divyangjan to provide opportunities to them. Prof Kumar also emphasized that in University we should focus to increase the enrolment of PwDs for their higher education because the education is only the way for their respectful survival in society.

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Dr. Himangshu Das ,Director of National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (NIEPVD) Dehradun; Chief Coordinator-National Early Intervention and Pre-School mission; and Chairperson-National Mental Health Rehabilitation Helpline, Government of India, in his address, mentioned that Universities and other educational institutes must organize the awareness programs for the PwDs. This is because with the help of awareness program we can learn how we can educate others on the sensitive issues and support to the stakeholder’s society. During his talk Dr Das shared one of his experiences of Europe visit along with his student who was physically challenged. His student was enquired a lot of about his extent of disability, but when they reached there it was found that everything in his room and surrounding was adjusted in such a way that everything was made convenient for him. He mentioned that India is poorer support provider for the needs of special people. Punjab also performed poor. It is high time to take stand for disable people.  It is always not about resources as Bhutan is very poor country but it is doing a lot for its special people. We need to learn that how can we promote higher education in Divyangjan with or without resources. As many countries look at disable people as entrepreneur and taxpayers. But in India, we think they are dependent on us. We need to change this mentality, as this make them mentally ill. Empathy of society is very important for such people. We need to learn to give empathy instead of sympathy to boost their self-esteem and we need to stop discriminate them.Dr Das cited we should create empathetic and accessible society. Whenever we talk to successful special people about how they overcome barriers in their path, their answer is always Empathy. Empathy is the key to pass all the barriers.

Accommodation, adaption, provisions, equity for special people is needed. 5% quota is provided to them in higher education, but no one think about their basic education. If they don’t get basic education, how will they reach at higher education level? We should start special courses for them. We should understand higher education across disability. Most of the opportunities are given to mild and moderate disability and severe disability is ignored. We need to take care of that. Disable people lack competency, we should encourage them.

Universities can play evolving role at community level. Universities can focus on skill training and providing reasonable accommodations. Universities should share their funds wisely and develop resources in various forms. There are two full-fledged universities in UP for Human resource development. Early childhood, schooling everything needs to be take care of for such people. Human resource development at university level is very important, presently it is done by NGOs only. University should focus on more admissions of special people and make everything accessible to them. Divyangjan need support system. Special departments should be made for special education of such people. Administration people should taught social responsibility. Youth should be sensitized for Divyangjan. An advisory board should be made to evaluate that how can we help special people. In Faculty development programs, faculty should also be taught about strengths and abilities of special people and their employment. Universities should fill all the backlog positions of disable people and promote their employment as it will create huge impact.

Dr. Das added that disable people should not be treated with sympathy and pity, but we should encourage and empower them. We should learn to boost up their moral. Our mindset is not clear about what they can do? We should make them friends and give them needed social support.

In the last Dr Ramesh Kataria, Coordinator EO-Cell PwDs, Panjab University thanks to worthy Vice Chancellor for motivation, PU, EO-Cell PwDs staff for technical support to event, organizing committee namely Dr Rajesh Jaiswal, Dr Vinod, Dr Harmail, Dr Aman Khera, Dr Neelima  Dhingra, Ms Rimpi, Ms Pardeep  Kumari and Mr Dheeru Yadev for coordinating the event, Mr Kulwinder Singh for technical help and Director computer center for providing the all technical support. Dr Kataria also thanks to the students, scholars and all other audiences for active participation.