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Chandigarh is Best UTs Smart City in country

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Chandigarh, June 25:- Chandigarh got best UTs Smart City award and the project of Revitalization of Capitol Complex got 1st prize under “Culture” category awards during a online event organized today to commemorate 6 years of the three transformative urban missions vis. Smart Cities Mission (SCM), AMRUT and PMAY-U, which were launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, on 25th June, 2015.

The event was presided by Shri Hardeep S. Puri, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Housing and Urban Affairs and was attended by key urban stakeholders from Central and State Governments including Principal Secretaries of States/UTs, Municipal Commissioners of Cities, and MDs/CEOs of Smart Cities.

Sh. K.K. Yadav, IAS, Commissioner, MCC-cum-CEO-Chandigarh Smart City Ltd. and Sh. Anil Kumar Garg, Additional CEO, CSCL attended the online event and received the awards.

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While sharing the information, CEO, CSCL said that SCM is a transformational Mission aimed to bring about a paradigm shift in the practice of urban development in the country. Chandigarh has participated in the competition and has won the award for best UTs Smart City award and project of revitalization of Capitol Complex (heritage site declared by UNESCO) got 1st prize under “Culture” category. As part of the competition guidelines Chandigarh has identified problem area which has led to creation of this project. Few of the problem statement identified were:

•         Restoration Material to match in original colour, texture and appearance

•         Production techniques over the years changed

•         Original quarries were no longer functional

•         Restoration was also required for tourism promotion

•         Concrete Facade were defaced by fungus/algae

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He further said that Capitol Complex was the first large scale Restoration Project for Modern Heritage (spread over 100 acres) and as part of the solution to the many issues one of the innovative technique used was application of water repellent chemicals to increase the life of buildings different State Governments were involved, coordination was done at highest level. Also Colour of newer materials were matched by hit and trial by checking combination of various cement and sand from different quarries. Apart from this, detailed Heritage restoration plan was prepared and integrated with tourism promotion plan.

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Chandigarh ranks Best in UTs for AMRUT implementation

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Chandigarh, June 25:- The Union Territory of Chandigarh ranked best in UTs and 2nd in all State and UTs after Orisa ranked 1st for effective implementation of the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) in the country.

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In the National rankings released by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Chandigarh is placed second during an online event organized today to commemorate 6 years of the three transformative urban missions vis. Smart Cities Mission (SCM), AMRUT and PMAY-U, which were launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, on 25th June, 2015.

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The event was presided by Shri Hardeep S. Puri, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Housing and Urban Affairs and was attended by key urban stakeholders from Central and State Governments including Principal Secretaries of States/UTs, Municipal Commissioners of Cities, and MDs/CEOs of Smart Cities.

Sh. K.K. Yadav, IAS, Commissioner and Sh. Shailender Singh, Chief Engineer, MCC attended the online event and received the awards.

While sharing this achievement, the Commissioner said that Atal Mission for Rejuvenation & Urban Transformation (AMRUT) is the first focused national water Mission and was launched on 25th June, 2015 in 500 cities covering 60% of the urban population. All cities having population above 1 lakh are covered under Mission. Providing piped water supply and sewerage & septage management in Mission cities is the major focus of the Mission. Storm water drainage, non-motorized urban transport and green spaces & parks are minor components of Mission.

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He said that in Chandigarh, 12 projects costing Rs. 54.09 crores were approved.  100% funding for these projects was provided by MOHUA, GOI.   The works such as Laying of new water supply lines in uncovered areas of Deep Complex, Hallomajra, Replacement of PVC water supply lines with  DI water supply pipes in Madrasi & Rehabilitation Colony Maloya, Providing water supply lines in Rehabilitation Colony, Dadumajra, Shifting of water supply lines in Indira Colony, Manimajra, Laying of additional sewerage system in Ram Darbar  Colony, Development of Green Belt in Sector 48 C&D, Providing rising main from Jandpur to Sector 39, Establishment of water supply testing laboratory. Through these projects, we are able to provide clean and safe drinking water, good sewerage network system to avoid contamination especially in Rehabilitation Colonies and increase number of children friendly green parks in the city.

The Commissioner further said that with all efforts, MC Chandigarh has completed 10 out of 12 works and balance 2 works are likely to be completed by 31.09.2021. About 20000 new sewer and water supply connections have been released so far under AMRUT projects.  MC Chandigarh has achieved all the reforms required to be carried out under AMRUT every year since 2015 and has also been given cash incentive of Rs. 195.00 lacs for achieving the milestones with respect to reforms.

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“International Yoga Day Celebrations” at UIPS, Panjab University

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Chandigarh June 25, 2021

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To celebrate the International Yoga Day 2021 on the theme, Yoga for wellbeing, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS), Panjab University, Chandigarh organized a ”Virtual Yoga Practice for Healthy Well Being” by Yoga Expert & fitness enthusiast, Ms Kanica Nayyar today.

She recapitulated the term YOGA, means ‘unity’ or ‘oneness’ involving different practices to harmonize body and mind. She shared important key points, like prior permission of doctors in case of complicated diseases, each yoga movement involves breathing and one should go slow while practicing yoga to feel the body part and its problem, if any. With live practical session, she highlighted the benefits of Pranayama, Joint movements, and Asanas helpful in day-to-day life, with a special emphasis on predicaments everyone frequently encounters, such as lower back pain, cervical pain, thyroid, joint pains, stress removal, weight reduction and much more. She urged the participants to take up fitness as part of their daily lifestyle and reiterated the old wisdom, “A healthy mind resides in a healthy body’

Professor Indu Pal Kaur, Chairperson, UIPS and Program Organizer extended a cordial welcome to all the participants

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Professor Poonam Piplani, Convener Lecture Organizing Team, spearheaded the entire event proceedings and introduced the young and dynamic speaker,Ms Kanica Nayyar who  is a recognized Yoga Teacher and Fitness Enthusiast, and having more than 3 years of work experience. She is associated with one of the biggest fitness startups, Cultfit Healthcare Private Limited and implementing her learnings and serving in an efficient approach to the mankind across the globe. 

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All the faculty, students and staff members of UIPS joined the session and stretched out to mark the International Yoga Day.  Around 100 participants attended the webinar.

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Webinar on Gender and Media Equity

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Chandigarh June 24, 2021

An International Webinar on Gender and Media Equity was jointly organized by the Centre for Social Work, Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology and Centre for Midwest and Central Asian Studies, Panjab University. 

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The key Speaker, Sh. Bajinder Pal Singh, Advisor, Media and Communications, University of Chulalonkogorn, Bangkok, talked about women in journalism , particularly from India and other South East Asian countries and the kind of issues that  they face on the field .

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Professor Raj Kumar, Vice-Chancellor Panjab University,  remarked on the importance of the media for society at large .

The welcome address was given by Professor Monica Munjial Singh, Chairperson, Centre for Social Work and also while introducing the speaker, she said that he is from  University in Bangkok which is the oldest university of Thailand and currently ranked amongst the top hundred global universities. 

The concluding remarks were delivered by Professor Paru Bal Sidhu, Chairperson, Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, Panjab University, Chandigarh. 

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The formal vote of thanks was given by Professor Pampa Mukherjee, Honorary Director, Centre for Midwest and Central Asian Studies, Panjab University. It was a well attended webinar by faculty members, Post Graduate students and Research Scholars. A few women journalists from Kashmir also joined the International Webinar. 

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‘International Olympic Day’ at PU

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Chandigarh June 24, 2021

To mark the celebration of International Olympic Day, Panjab University, Chandigarh organized International Webinar on 23rd June, 2021 on the theme ‘Promotion of Integration and sustainable development through olympism’.

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The collaborative partners  were Dev Samaj College of Education,  Chandigarh, IOA Olympic Education and Other Academic Matters Committee, International Olympic Academic Matters Committee, International Olympic Academy Participants Association India and National Council of Sports Science and Physical Education.

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Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor of Panjab University, Chandigarh was the Chief  Guest who embraced the pure Olympic values and presented his valuable words to encourage the integrity of sports globally. Inaugural Ceremony aligned with the welcome address by Patron, Prof Prashant Gautam and deliberation on the theme of webinar was conveyed by Dr. Rakesh Malik, Convener-cum-organizing Secretary.  Addressal by Guest of Honour from India and across county was delivered by Mr. Abraham Elod Lajos ,Advisor of the Ministry of Sports and youth, Romania, Prof. L.B Laxmikanth Rathod ,Vice Chancellor, Palamuru University, Telangana and Christina N. Smith ,OLY, MSA, BKin, Canada. The fraternity of Education and Sports across the globe joined the event as Chairpersons, co-chairpersons, eminent speakers for Paper presentation and delegates. speakers namely Cindy Burteson (USA), Tatiana Mitrofanova (Russia), Dr. Anoma (Srilanka), Dr. Rakesh Tomar (Saudi Arabia), Panos Papageorgiou (Greece), Rolly Pagaspas (Philippines), Nir Abar (Israel), Fransiska Titroadisruja (Indonesia), Dr. Suman Pandey (India), Catherin (Ireland) and Dr. Madhuri (India) wonderfully presented their researches and views on the theme in the plenary sessions. Chairpersons expressed their prudent reflections critically summarizing each session.  

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The Valedictory ceremony was addressed by Convenor cum Organizing Secretary Dr. Neeru Malik with formal vote of thanks . The event was sponsored by Traditional Sports and Games Federation, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Sports Foundation, National Martial Arts Academy, The Association for National Sports Federations. The webinar had around 470 responses were recorded as feedback from a wide range of age group. 

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Environment & City Beautification committee meeting held

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Chandigarh, June 23: – A meeting of Environment & City Beautification committee, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh was held here today in the conference hall under the chairmanship of Sh. Sachin Kumar Lohatiya and attended by other member councillors of MCC namely Sh. Hardeep Singh, Sh. Rajesh Gupta, Mrs Gurbax Rawat, Mrs Heera Negi, Maj. Gen. M.S. Kandal and concerned officers of MCC. Mrs. Asha Jaswal, MC Councillor also attended the meeting as special invitee.

During the meeting various issues related to proper maintenance of parks and green belts and repair of infrastructure over there along with the open air gyms were discussed and asked the concerned officers to expedite the work on priority before monsoon besides according approval to following developmental agendas:

1.     Supply and fixing of open air gym and fitness equipments in the park in front of house no. 3070 & 3071, Sector 20, Chandigarh under landscaping at estimated cost of Rs. 2.95 Lac.

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2.     Providing and fixing of brick on edge on both sides of concrete track in park near Verka booth, Sector 21, Chandigarh and repair of concrete track in Green Belt sector 18&19, Chandigarh under Landscaping at estimated cost of Rs. 9.70 Lacs.

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The Committee also recommended to consider the amendment in the policy regarding provision of huts in the small parks under 0.5 acre land.

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Webinar on Cancer Awareness

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Chandigarh June 23, 2021

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Centre for Social Work and Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology, Panjab University in collaboration with the Organization SANJEEVANI  organized  a webinar today on Cancer Awareness and Healthy LifeStyle . 

Prof. Monica Munjial Singh, Dept. of Social Work and Prof. Paru Bal Sidhu, Dept. of AIHC&A  gave the introductory remarks.

 Founder of SANJEEVANI, Mrs. Ruby Ahluwalia  talked about proper diet, proper breathing  and building immunity to prevent cancer.

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Ms Archita Verma, Member, SANJEEVANI gave an inspiring motivational talk on prevention and cure of cancer.  The talks were followed by a Quiz in which one of the winners was Ms Sarika Dhiman, Research Scholar, Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture& Archaeology.  The webinar was well attended.  All participants were issued an e-certificate by SANJEEVANI organization.

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Admission Opens for Masters in Geoinformatics

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Chandigarh June 22, 2021

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The Department of Geography, Panjab University, Chandigarh offers “Masters in Geoinformatics”, a multi-disciplinary & professional course on geospatial technology that focuses on developing technically skilled and scientifically oriented professionals with innovation and out-of-box thinking.The eligibility for this course is Bachelor’s Degree with Geography/Geology/Geophysics/Mathematics/Physics/Botany/ EnvironmentScience/Computer Science/Urban Planning/ Regional Planning/B. Tech./B.C.A. or Master’s Degree in Geography/Geology/ Geophysics/ Mathematics/ Physics/ Botany/ Environment Science/ Computer Science/ M.C.A./Urban Planning/Regional Planning with at least 50% marks in aggregate. The admission to the course shall be through an Entrance Test.

For detailed information, candidates may visit https://geography.puchd.ac.in/show-courses.php or contact us at [email protected].

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2 Projects of PRC, PU Released Today

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Chandigarh June 21, 2021

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Population Research Centre , Panjab University Chandigarh conducted the Impact assessment of URJA project sponsored by Chandigarh Administration which was released by  Prof. Raj Kumar ,Vice Chancellor and Ms. Mrs. Nilambari Jagadale, IPS IG Cyber Crime in the presence of  Prof. Kumool Abbi, Director PRC  and Dr Sukhbir Singh who were the members of the research team. URJA project was  pioneered and guided by Mrs. Nilambari Jagadale, IPS IG Cyber Crime where  children learnt various  life skills and now they are implementing these life skills in their daily routine. 

Another report on Stakeholder Perception:  Study on New Education Policy,2002  was also released by  Prof. Raj Kumar and Ms. Nilambari Jagadale.

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National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is a big revolution replacing the 34-year-old policy idea and envisioning  the much-needed modification in the Indian Education System. The Policy has maintained a delicate balance between the traditions and the interdisciplinary approach, which is the need of the 21st century. This study was conducted by Prof. Kumool Abbi, Dr Sukhbir Singh , Dr Tarun Bala and Dr Manmohan Singh. Population Research Centre is actively involved in conducting various health related projects and evaluation studies.

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VIRTUAL LEGAL AID CLINIC BY UILS, PU

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Chandigarh June 21, 2021

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Legal Aid Society, University Institute of Legal Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh inaugurated the VIRTUAL LEGAL AID CLINIC as a part of its initiative to provide free legal aid in these harsh COVID times. The concept of community outreach has been of paramount importance in the committee as the Society believes that individuals equipped with pristine knowledge of the law are not to remain in ivory towers but to cater to social realities and needs.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Jasbir Singh,former Judge, Punjab and Haryana High Court with all his experience in this field, enlightened the team with his knowledge and guided them to be passionate towards the profession and compassionate towards the people who need their help. He also welcomed the project and gave his suggestions to make it more user friendly and useful for the sections it is meant for. Showing the path to all, Justice Jasbir Singh stressed on the need to preserve nature as it is we humans who need nature, and not the nature who needs us. Being an example to young and budding advocates and law students, he emphasised the need to serve the society in these tough times and times to come.  

Prof. Raj Kumar, PU Vice Chancellor appreciated the efforts of the teachers and the students towards the Virtual Legal Aid Clinic Project which he mentioned to be offering 24×7 support to the economically backward sections of the society. He also mentioned that the Virtual Legal Aid Clinic also satisfies the idea of Mobile Legal Aid Clinic which was being planned to be launched before COVID19.

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Prof. Devinder Singh, Deptt of Laws and Secy to Vice Chancellor also lauded the hard work which the team has put into this initiative. He stressed on the need of free legal aid at the time when litigation has become a luxury. He motivated the Legal Aid team to work towards the success of this initiative.

Earlier,Prof. Dr. Rajinder Kaur, Director, UILS helped achieve this dream project of having a virtual legal aid clinic, and welcomed all the dignitaries. She added that with the Inauguration of the Virtual Legal Aid Clinic, the people in need of legal help will be able to quickly and easily contact the Legal Aid Clinic at University Institute of Legal Studies, Panjab University which is aimed at serving humanity while securing justice to all.