*Chandigarh, October 7:-* A progress review meeting held today, led by Ms. Isha Kamboj, HCS Joint Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh. The meeting focused on the status of the PM SVANidhi scheme and included participation from representatives of nationalized and other banks.
All Bank DCOs were present and shared the current data on sanctioned and disbursed cases, as well as a list of pending cases that have remained unresolved for an extended period.
During the meeting, Joint Commissioner Ms. Isha Kamboj instructed all banks to expedite the clearance of pending first tranche loan cases by organizing branch-level camps on a war footing.
Hari Singh Gunra, LDM, Chandigarh, and Dr. Vivek Trivedi, Social Development Officer for NULM and PM SVANidhi, emphasized the need for joint efforts in identifying PM SVANidhi beneficiaries and facilitating their access to bank procedures for sanction and disbursement.
This collaborative approach aims to enhance the efficiency of the PM SVANidhi scheme and ensure that beneficiaries receive timely support.
Enactus Panjab University (PU) made a vibrant presence at Seva Mela- Daan Utsav held on October 5th and 6th, 2024 at DLF Mall, IT Park, Chandigarh. This year’s event featured esteemed impact partners, including the Association of Social Health in India, Enactus, SAAC India, Yuvastambh, and I Hate Polythene. The Enactus SSBUICET team showcased their transformative projects aimed at tackling social and environmental challenges, engaging the public to raise awareness about their initiatives, conveyed Prof. Seema Kapoor, Faculty Advisor of Enactus team. She stated that events like these are essential for nurturing a culture of giving and innovation among young minds.
The two-day Utsav featured an array of stalls from various NGOs and startups, each promoting their products to support the initiative. PU ENACTUS stall served as a vibrant hub of creativity and impact, said Muskan Sihag, President of Enactus team.
The visitors had the opportunity to learn about the team’s innovative projects and initiatives. From empowering women entrepreneurs to promoting environmental sustainability, Enactus team showcased its commitment to making a difference in the lives of the underprivileged communities, averred Shashwat, Vice President of team.
The event also provided a valuable platform for outreach. It allowed ENACTUS team to connect with potential supporters, collaborators and stakeholders, said Anjuman Siddique, Social Media Head. This type of engagement is crucial as we aim to expand our sustainable social impact, stated Rimzim Garg, Marketing Head of team.
Haimanshi, HR Head, reflected on the experience, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to highlight the team’s work. “We hope to continue contributing to a better, more inclusive society,” she concluded.
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Permanent Anti-Discrimination Cell for Transgender Students, Panjab University, Chandigarh in collaboration with Department of Social Welfare and Child Development, Chandigarh Administration today organised “Awareness Camp for the Welfare of Transgender Persons”.
Professor Namita Gupta, Chairperson Centre for Human Rights and Duties, Panjab University, Chandigarh and Coordinator, Permanent Anti-Discrimination Cell shared with the audience that PU has established a Permanent Anti-Discrimination Cell for Transgender Students at the Centre for Human Rights and Duties, Panjab University to deal with the issues and challenges faced by transgender students in the campus.
Awareness Camp for the Welfare of Transgender Persons organized in the Centre for Human Rights and Duties, PU
Mr. Amit, Counsellor, Department of Social Welfare and Child Development, discussed about the rights of Transgenders. He elaborately explained the definition of transgender and various schemes that have been initiated for their welfare. He explained that how the transgenders have been victimised for long and were excluded from the mainstream. He stated that the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 protects the community from discrimination, and recognize their identity. He also shared that under AAUSHMAN Scheme all the medical expenditure has been covered that include their sex change treatment, hormonal operation and counselling.
Yashika, former transgender student at Centre for Human Rights and Duties shared her life experiences and how difficult it is for a transgender to cope up with various challenges.
The programme was attended by faculty members, research scholars and students from various departments of Panjab University. The members of the cell Dr Upneet Kaur Mangat and Dr Rajesh Chander were also present in the awareness camp.
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Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the last date foronline admission to all Masters, Bachelors, PG Diploma and Diploma programmes (except Certificate and Semester Based Programmes) for the session July, 2024 session till 15th October, 2024. Dr. Bhanu Pratap Singh, Senior Regional Director of IGNOU Regional Center Chandigarh informed that interested applicants can apply through online link for admission to any Masters, Bachelors, PG Diploma and Diploma programs of their choice: https://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in/ which is available on IGNOU website www.ignou.ac.in.
IGNOU extends Fresh Admission up to 15th October, 2024
SC/ST students will be admitted without charging any fee in some of the Diploma/PG Diploma & Graduate Programmes and they will have to apply online and to upload all necessary documents for fee exemption. For further information regarding the courses on offer the applicants may see the IGNOU website (www.ignou.ac.in) or IGNOU Chandigarh’s website (www.rcchandigarh.ac.in and IGNOU Regional Center Chandigarh’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/RCCHD . In case a learner faces any difficulty he/she can approach the RC Chandigarh office for support.
Chandigarh, September 30:- Reaffirming its commitment to promoting a clean environment and improving sanitation standards in the city, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh organized a community-led mega cleanliness drive at Apni Mandi, Sector-34, as part of the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign. This initiative coincided with the celebration of the 155th Gandhi Jayanti, during which mass cleanliness drives were conducted at 155 locations between September 17 and September 30.
Today, approximately 500 volunteers participated in the cleanliness drive at Apni Mandi, including Joint Commissioner Sh. Gurinder Singh Sodhi, MOH Dr. Inderdeep Kaur, Area Councillor Smt. Prem Lata, Brand Ambassador Sh. Praveen Duggal, MCC officials, citizens, and Swachhata Champions. Together, they paid a heartfelt tribute to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, through this mass cleanliness initiative.
Approximately 2900 kg of waste was collected, including dry waste, wet waste, C&D (construction and demolition) waste, and coconut waste, all of which was sent to dedicated processing plants.
The extensive cleanliness drive, carried out across 155 locations between September 17 and September 30, was marked by passion and enthusiasm. It brought together a wide range of organizations, departments, schools, NGOs, and citizens from all walks of life. Participants included children, women, senior citizens, college students, celebrities, and prominent personalities. The cleaning efforts covered various areas within each ward, including parks maintained by Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), market areas and their back lanes cleaned by Market Welfare Associations (MWAs), public toilets, schools, forest areas, mandis, transport hubs, gaushalas, sarovars, and residential neighborhoods.
Chandigarh leads community-driven Mega Cleanliness Drive at Apni Mandi, Sector-34
This inclusive effort highlights the collective spirit of Chandigarh’s citizens and their dedication to maintaining a clean and sustainable environment.
A plantation drive was also held in collaboration with NHPC Limited , regional office & CPCC , resulting in the planting of approximately 250 saplings.
Additionally, 15 Cleanliness Target Units (CTUs) were identified, and regular cleanliness drives were conducted by the community, NGOs, government organizations (BMBB & NHPC), and the MCC team of Safaimitras.
City Mayor Sh. Kuldeep Kumar also commended the overwhelming participation in the drive, remarking that the success of this cleanliness initiative showcases the collective efforts of our community. It is heartening to see citizens of all ages come forward to make Chandigarh a cleaner and healthier place. With continued commitment, I am confident that we can set an example for cities across the nation, he mentioned.
MC Commissioner Sh. Vinay Pratap Singh, IAS, praised the efforts of the citizens and organizations involved, stating, “Under the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign, Chandigarh witnessed a remarkable display of civic pride and responsibility. The MCC is grateful to everyone who contributed to making this initiative a grand success. Let us continue to strive for a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable Chandigarh.”
The 38th Annual Meeting of Society for Neurochemistry India (SNCI) and the International Conference on “Innovation and Future Perspectives in Neurochemistry” ended successfully today at Panjab University in Chandigarh. The three-day event provided an extensive platform for discussion of groundbreaking research and future advancements in neuroscience research.
The conference saw an impressive turnout of over 200 delegates, young researchers, clinicians, and scholars from India and around the world to exchange research focusing on neurodegenerative diseases, cognitive health, and therapeutic innovations in the field of neuroscience.The conference showcased interesting and exciting research through poster sessions, oral presentations and talks by early career research scientists.
The conference highlights alterations in neurochemical pathways involved in neuropsychiatric conditions, including anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, Parkinson’s diseases, Alzheimer’sdisease and premenstrual syndrome (PMS). The talks enlighten our understanding of how disruptions in brain circuits contribute to mental health disorders as well emotional challenges such as mood swings, irritability and anxiety. They have also emphasised on the role of genetics in neuropsychiatry and its personalised treatment.
Prior to the conference a workshop themed “Advanced techniques in molecular neurobiology” had demonstration session organized by Department of Biochemistry, PU, NABI, Mohali, and PGIMER, Chandigarh.
The meeting ends with a take home message “Development in neurochemistry research would be possible with integration of advanced techniques like omics, genetics and AI”.
For future perspectives, The Society for Neurochemistry India (SNCI) announced plans to continue supporting collaborative research and knowledge sharing by conducting more workshops and local chapters.
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In IGNOU the registration for all BDP Programmes was done till January, 2019 session only. The maximum validity of the learners registered till January, 2019 session is completing in December, 2024 TEE. Hence, all the BDP Learners are herby informed that Student Evaluation Division will be conducting the final examination for all the eligible learners of BDP Programme in December, 2024 TEE. The University has decided that no TEE for BDP Learners will be conducted after December, 2024 TEE.
Dr. Bhanu Pratap Singh, Sr. Regional Director, IGNOU Regional Centre Chandigarh has informed that all the eligible learners should fill the Examination Form by 15th October, 2024 without late fee through link https://exam.ignou.ac.in/ available on IGNOU website www.ignou.ac.in and appear in the December, 2024 TEE as it is the culminating examination for all the learners of BDP Programme. No further chance will be given to such learners after December, 2024 TEE.
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*Chandigarh, September 27:-* As a tribute to the unwavering dedication of the city’s Safai Mitras and in honor of Mahatma Gandhi’s teachings on sanitation, the Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh hosted the Zero Waste – Swachh Cultural Fest under the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign at the Underpass, Sector 17.
The event emphasized the importance of Swabhav Swachhata and Sanskaar Swachhata as guiding principles for a cleaner, healthier India. Joint Commissioners Ms. Isha Kamboj and Ms. Shashi Vasundhara along with SBM Brand Ambassador Sh. Praveen Duggal , Superintending Engineer Horticulture Sh. K.P. Singh and other MCC officials, attended the celebration.
The fest featured a Waste to Art exhibition, where Swachhata Champions—students committed to cleanliness—showcased creative works promoting the importance of sanitation through art. Attendees also explored the Kalasagar Zone, displaying RRR (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) products by State Awardee Artist Sh. Vijay Goel. A dedicated PRARAMBH stall, featuring eco-friendly items created by women’s self-help groups, was installed under the convergence of the SBM mission and NULM, encouraging citizens to adopt eco-friendly products and promote community empowerment. An informative stall by the CPCC further highlighted various city cleanliness and sanitation initiatives.
The celebrations began with a Vandana performed by MCC’s B&R staff, followed by a series of cultural performances. Students from St. Joseph’s School performed a Nukkad Natak on the theme of cleanliness, while students from GHS-46 presented dance performances. A group song was performed by students of GMSSS-37/B, and a mentor along with students from GHS-46 recited a poem on the importance of Swachhata. The fest also featured a Rajasthani dance by students of Ankur School, Sector 14. The finale, Swabhav Swachhata, Sanskaar Swachhata, was a collaborative performance with NHPC, Regional Office, Chandigarh.
MC Commissioner Sh. Vinay Pratap Singh, IAS, remarked on the occasion, that the MCC celebrates Swachhata Hi Seva, a major movement that began on September 17 and will continue until October 2. He emphasized that Swachhata Hi Seva is not merely an initiative but a movement that requires active participation from everyone. He stressed that cleanliness is a collective responsibility, where even the smallest efforts contribute to achieving the larger goal.
He further urged everyone to pledge to keep their surroundings clean, inspire others to adopt better sanitation practices, reduce waste, and embrace a zero-waste lifestyle. He highlighted the crucial role of community participation in fostering a culture of cleanliness and ownership, adding, “Together, we can cultivate a sense of responsibility towards maintaining a clean and healthy environment.”
The Zero Waste – Swachh Cultural Fest served as a token of gratitude to all sanitation workers, citizens, NGOs, and government bodies for their support and participation. Special recognition was given to the city’s youth, the Swachhata Champions, for their enthusiasm and contributions.
The Commissioner also invited all citizens to join a mass cleanliness drive on September 30 at Apni Mandi, Sector 34, starting at 6 AM. “Let us unite under Swachhata Hi Seva—take part in the events, volunteer your time, and share your ideas. Together, we can transform our surroundings and foster a sense of community pride.”
Let’s make this journey meaningful by showing our commitment to cleanliness and sustainability. Together, we can build a clean, healthy, and vibrant future.
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The Student Welfare Cell of Chandigarh College of Engineering and Technology (Degree Wing), Sector 26, Chandigarh, organized its Annual Blood Donation Camp today in collaboration with GMCH-32, Chandigarh. The event was inaugurated by Principal Dr. M.S. Gujral, Dr. Sunil K. Singh (Professor In-Charge, Student Welfare), and Dr. Gulshan Goyal (Assistant Professor, CSE & President, Student Council). Dr. Mukesh (Assistant Professor, Mechanical) and Dr. Anil Vaghmare (Secretary, Student Council) were also present.
Over 150 students, faculty, and staff registered for the blood donation drive, resulting in the collection of 102 units of blood by the GMCH-32 team. Held under the “Sewa Pakhwada” initiative, the camp saw enthusiastic participation from students and faculty alike. All donors and organizers were awarded certificates and refreshments in recognition of their contributions.
The three-day prestigious workshop on ‘Advanced Techniques in Molecular Neurobiology’ concluded today at Panjab University, Chandigarh.
The workshop was participated by researchers, scholars, and young faculty from across India and the world. Hosted by the Department of Biochemistry, the event offered a unique platform to explore cutting-edge methods used in neuroscience research.
The workshop provided exposure to the participants on emerging techniques and methods employed for understanding the neurobiology and neurological disorders.
Prof. Harsh Nayyar, Director, Research and Development Cell, Panjab University was the Chief Guest at the inauguration. He stressed on the vital role of neuroscience and emphasized about the increasing number of mental health disorders and the urgent need to come up with inter-disciplinary research to address the global challenge from brain disorders. The Guest of Honour, Dr. Dapinder Bakshi, Joint Director, Punjab State Council for Science and Technology brought attention about the role of enetrepreneurs in developing neurotherapeutics and motivated the participants to come up with research start-ups so that India can be a global player as burden of neurological disorders is rising in the last decade.
The workshop was attended by more than 30 research scholars and young faculty from various states of the India including, Odisha, West Bengal, Delhi, Telangana, Karnataka and Punjab. A few international participants were also part of the three day training.
The participants benefitted with a series of lectures and demonstrations on models used in neuroscience research, including yeast, zebrafish, worms, cell culture (primary, 2 D and 3D) rodent models, and advanced neurobiology techniques, like electrophysiology, optogenetics, in vivo imaging, omics methods, etc. The workshop had live demonstrations at Department of Biochemistry, Panjab University, NABI, Mohali and PGIMER, Chandigarh.
The faculty of the workshop was from National Brain Research Centre, JNU, PGIMER, NABI, CSIR-IMTECH, CSIR-CSIO, AIIMS and PU. The workshop’s agenda was packed with insightful lectures, hands-on demonstrations, and discussions on some of the most advanced techniques such as primary culture assays, genotoxicity assays, electrophysiology, in vivo imaging, atomic force microscopy, TEM, SEM, FESEM, LC-MS, GC-MS. The participants were also provided understanding of machine modeling methods to unravel complex neuronal systems like olfaction.
Prof. Rajat Sandhir expressed his gratitude to the Society of Neurochemistry India for giving the opportunity to Panjab University to host this event for the first time in Chandigarh. Prof. Renu Vig, Vice Chancellor expressed her happiness that Panjab University is taking lead in training budding neuroscientis for their quest in understanding the final frontier in biology, the human brain.
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