Interaction at PU ISSER by Indo/ Norwegian expert
PU Institute of Social Science Education and Research(ISSER) in collaboration with Dean
International Students Professor Nandita Singh and Chairperson Department of Gandhian
Studies, Dr Manish Sharma organised a special interaction for its students with a
Norwegian turned Indian Ms. Elizabeth J Singh.
Ms Elizabeth in her presentation motivated the students on the significance of selfless
social work which can re-invent society in a meaningful way. In particular she focused
on the life and works of Bhagat Puran Singh including the setting up and functioning of
the institution of Pingalwara till date. Bhagat Puran Singh she considered was “Gift to
the Earth From the Moon” which is also title of her recent publication. As per Ms
Elizabeth, Puran Singh’s life was shaped by his mother, Mehtab- the Moon right from the
time he was conceived and his upbringing later. She cited several instances to show how
Mehtab’s determination to think differently and do social good made a lasting impact on
Bhagat Puran Singh who raised resources for the post partition refugees, dejected and
under privileged in general and women and children in particular. Apart from this,
plantation of three trees- Neem, Pepal and banyan – together by Mehtab made Puran Singh
conscious of protecting environment. Like wise, the act of making Puran Singh to set
free the caged sparrows on each successive birthday sensitised him to be friendly to
animals which Mehtab felt was a pre-requisite to being people friendly.
Several other instances motivated students to take up social welfare activities in
life.
ISSER students actively participated in the interaction. The session ended with
concluding observations by Prof Swarnjit Kaur, Coordinator, PU ISSER. Dr Manish Sharma
also appreciated participation of students while Prof Nandita Shukla Singh, Dean
International Students presented a memento to the visiting speaker.
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