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UIPS Conducted Outreach activity Under Rashtriya Aavishkar Abhiyan

Chandigarh February 15, 2021

University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS), Panjab University, Chandigarh contributed in the Rashtriya Aavishkar Abhiyan (RAA) jointly in association with Government Model School, Sector 8-B, Chandigarh on 15th February, 2021.

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            Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan is a novel concept developed and launched on 9th July, 2015 by Late Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Former President of India and it is still running successfully in the country by Ministry of  Education. The aim is to inculcate a spirit of inquisitiveness, creativity, excitement and love for Science and Mathematics in school children through inside and outside classroom activities, observation and experimentation. It is a joint framework across School Education and Higher Education to motivate children in learning Science, Mathematics and Technology.

            Keeping in view the present pandemic times, the RAA was organised in the Government Model School, Sector 8-B, Chandigarh itself where Dr Anurag Kuhad, Dr Neelima Dhingra, Dr Sangeeta Pilkhwal Sah and Dr Ranjana Bhandari Assistant Professors from UIPS interacted with science and humanity students of Class 11th-12th. The highlights of the interaction were virtual tour to the Panjab University and the institute (UIPS) through videos. Dr Anurag Kuhad shared information regarding rich academic and research heritage of Panjab University, its distinguished alumni, and entrance examination specifically PU-CET-UG, PUTHAT, PU-BA/B.Com LLB (5 year) integrated course for various Bachelor’s program running in the University and their future scopes. The virtual tour of the institute showcased that Panjab University is one of the oldest universities in India which was established in 1882 as University of Panjab at Lahore and the University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences is one of its stalwart institute known for excellence in pharmaceutical education and research across the country. Further the detailed coverage of the courses offered at UIPS, their scopes; infrastructure and state of art facility of the UIPS made students curious and they were inclined to know more about the Pharmacy Profession.

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            Dr Neelima Dhingra initiated her interaction with the word “Pharmacy” and made students acquainted with the word by sharing that how pharmacy profession imparts a positive impact on public health service by discovering new drugs, ensuring the safe and effective use of medications.

            Further the emphasis on the role of India as “Pharmacy of the World” in the current unprecedented times by Dr Sangeeta Pilkhwal Sah motivated the students to take this profession as a career.

            Dr Ranjana Bhandari advocated that how adoption of entrepreneurship principles is very important in the field of pharmacy. It’s only the entrepreneurs who have made India world’s largest generic drugs exporter to the world. India has become a pharma manufacturing hub because of the efforts of entrepreneurs in the pharma market.

            The outreach acivity by UIPS under this Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan evoked a huge response among students. The speakers were flooded with number of questions about Honours School, courses available, entrance test requirements, eligibility, fee structure, job prospects and future career options. Dr Anurag Kuhad explored students to “Joy of Science” and inspire them to join sciences as future career path.

            This outreach activity was organised after the directions of State Project Director-Cum Director School Education Samagra Siksha, Chandigarh by Mrs Sunita Singh (Principal), Mr Paramjeet Singh (Lecture Physics) and Mr Rajesh Kumar (JBT) from Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 8-B, Chandigarh.

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E-Collage making competition at PU

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National Service Scheme of Panjab University, Chandigarh in collaboration with Department of Computer Science and Applications and Center of Medical Physics organized an E-Collage making competition on the theme of  Environment and Nature. More than 100 students from different colleges of India participated in the event through online mode. Students showed extra ordinary enthusiasm through their creative collages which depicted their awareness about the environment. 

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DCSA Chairperson Mrs. Jasleen Kaur Bains appreciated the E-collage event. The coordinator of the event Dr. Anuj Kumar said that such activities are required for the awareness about nature & environment. This will help the young generations to take cautious steps to preserve nature. The NSS Programme officers Dr Vivek, Dr Sucha Singh, Dr Tilak, Dr Naveen, & Dr Gurav also contributed for successful completion of this activity. Winners of the event will be awarded by E- Certificates. The students coordinators were Saurabh, Samiksha, Yashika , Muskan Singh ,Muskan Chibber & Dhurv.

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PU Jyotirgamaya 91.2 MHz celebrates its 10th Birth Anniversary & World Radio Day

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World Radio Day was celebrated at School of Communication Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh, today. The Community Radio Station of Panjab University, Jyotirgamaya 91.2 MHz, also completed its ten years, today.

On this special occasion, SCS organised an online event to mark the celebration of the two occasions. This day will be remembered as another special day as Dr. Sumedha Singh, Coordinator, Jyotirgamaya 91.2 MHz, Vice-president, Community Radio Association of India (North), and Chairperson, School of Communication Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh, signed a virtual MoU with CIET NCERT for broadcasting their education based content. Prof. (Dr.) Amarendra Behera, Joint Director, CIET NCERT, was present during the event as Guest of Honour to execute the virtual MoU. He shared his experience and memories related to radio broadcasting.

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Based on the MoU, Dr. Sumedha Singh also announced the launch of a new program – Qitaabee Navaab – that will broadcast the educational content shared by CIET NCERT. Qitaabee Navaab will be a part of an ongoing program, Shiksha Ke Anek Aayaam, being broadcast thrice a day: 11:00 am, 03:00 pm, and 07:00 pm. The content to be broadcast through Qitaabee Navaab is curriculum based (including audio books & audio lessons), as well as enrichment programs (including drama, music, rhyme, radio games, quiz, stories, talks etc. based on educational concepts).

Other guest speakers present during the event were Prof. (Dr.) Ashutosh Mishra, Dean, Academics, Chitkara International University, and Dr. Pankaj Garg, Programming Head, Radio Chitkara. Prof. Mishra talked about the contribution of radio in uplifting the society. He also re-emphasized on the need of private radio stations airing news content as well as patenting their content. Dr. Garg talked about how the present technology has made radio more accessible to the public. Dr. Suresh Gaur who has worked for many years on this medium shared his experience of working on radio stations. Two people from the participants, Mr. Rajesh and Adv. Mahima Singh who have also been long associated with the world of radio shared their experiences. Adv. Mahima Singh who worked as a child artist on radio remembered those days at All India Radio when the anchors were called didi and children used to have that sense of belongingness with the programs.

Other faculty members of the School of Communication Studies, Prof. (Dr) Archana Singh, Jayanth Narayanpethkar and Dr. Bhavneet Bhatti shared their own experiences of establishing and running Jyotirgamaya 91.2 MHz housed in the School of Communication Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh.

The event concluded with the cake cutting ceremony in the studios of Jyotirgamaya 91.2 MHz where most of the Jyotirgamaya 91.2 MHz and SCS family members were present. Dr. Sumedha Singh presented her special vote of thanks to Mr. Sunil Sharma for his extraordinary contribution to the functioning of Jyotirgamaya 91.2 MHz.

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Road Safety Awareness Campaign at Panjab University

Chandigarh February 12, 2021

The Department of NSS, Panjab University, Chandigarh in collaboration with NSS Open Unit-UT, Chandigarh organized a Road Safety Campaign on 12th February, 2021at PU Gate No. 2 to create awareness on the importance of wearing Helmets and Seat Belts while driving the vehicles for the safe journey to kickstart the Road Safety Awareness Campaign Month under the theme “Sadak Suraksha” being observed from  January 18 to February 17, 2021.

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The drive was inaugurated by the NSS Programme Officers Dr. Sucha Singh, Dr. Navneet Kaur, Dr. Tilak, Dr. Vivek, Dr Anuj, Dr Naveen and Mr. Binesh. More than 30 NSS volunteers participated in the Road Safety Campaign. Volunteers made people (motorists as well as pedestrians and cyclists) more aware of the traffic rules and also persuaded them to follow rules particularly wearing of helmets and seat belts while on the road. Dr. Sucha Singh also gave information about “motor vehicle act and traffic rules” and also said that the best way to keep others and yourself safe is to follow proper traffic rules. Volunteers pledged to make aware others about these traffic rules after the drive. 

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Prof (Dr) VK Paul, Member Niti Aayog, Releases Booklet on ‘COVID-19 Prevention- Role of Residential Welfare Association

Chandigarh February 12, 2021

Prof (Dr) VK Paul, Member NITI Aayog, released the infographic booklet – ‘COVID-19 Prevention- Role of Residential Welfare Association’. Professor Vinod K. Paul is a well-known medical professional and has been a faculty member at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, for over three decades.

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Prof (Dr) VK Paul commended the efforts of Dr. Suman Mor, Department of Environment Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh; Dr. Suneela Garg, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi and Dr. Ravindra Khaiwal, Department of Community Medicine & School of Public Health, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh for bringing out the booklet on ‘COVID-19 Prevention: Role of Residential Welfare Association’.

Prof Paul mentioned that Residential Welfare Associations play a significant role in restricting the spread of COVID-19. This booklet emphasizes how they can further elaborate on their role in disease prevention, including their role in addressing the stigma and discrimination of COVID-19 patients and corona warriors. He added that Residential Welfare Association could provide counseling and support to COVID-19 affected families and specifically to the vulnerable members.

Prof Paul specifically stressed that Residential Welfare Association have a major role to play to address the issue of vaccine hesitancy, providing the correct information about vaccine & clearing the myths

Dr. Suneela Garg, Director Professor HAG, Maulana Azad Medical College and President-Elect- Indian Association of Public Health and Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine mentioned that gated community are the pillar of societies and they have a crucial role in promoting the COVID appropriate behavior to prevent the spread of diseases.

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Dr. Suman Mor said that Residential Welfare Association played a significant role during the covid crisis’s peak by supporting the vulnerable population and now they can help them by providing all necessary support for the COVID vaccine.

Dr. Ravindra Khaiwal mentioned that the infographic booklet provides guidelines in simple pictorial languages about their responsibilities, including dos and don’ts, to restrict the emergence of coronavirus disease.

The authors mentioned that this infographic booklet aimed to guide the RWAs to promote COVID-appropriate behavior as scientists believe that new strain could even be worse and we need to be vigilant. The infographic is developed in partnership with Indian Public Health (IPHA) and the Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine (IAPSM).  

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Youth Welfare, PU and RGC organized Musical Programme to Celebrate 400th Birth Anniversary of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji

Chandigarh February 11, 2021

‘Manukhta da Rehbar Guru Teg Bahadur’, a musical program organised at Ramgarhia Girls College in association with Youth Welfare Department, Panjab University, Chandigarh

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As a part of series of programs of Punjab Government and Panjab University, Chandigarh  to celebrate the 400th birth anniversary of Guru Teg Bahadur ji , students musical program: ‘Manukhta da Rehbar Guru Teg Bahadur ‘ was organised in online as well as offline mode at Ramgarhia Girls College (RGC).

Dr. V.R. Sinha, Dean University Instructions, in his inaugural address praised the efforts of RGC by saying that these kinds of programs are very relieving in such tough times because remembering the great Gurus and their efforts for the welfare of mankind surely soothe every soul. 

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Prof. Sanjay Kaushik, Dean College Development Council was the Chief Guest and he expressed his views by saying that  the history of mankind is the witness of the fact that the martyrdom of the 9th Guru was so great that it shielded not only the humanity  in those times but paved the way for the  foundation of the Sikh Panth by his son Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

Dr. Tejinder Kaur, Director Education, S.G.P.C, while praising the participants said that these kind of programs inspire young generation to follow the teachings of the great Gurus and these efforts must be appreciated.

S. Ranjodh Singh, President Ramgarhia Educational Council said that the world today needs to seek inspiration from the Sikh religion as this is the treasure house of divine knowledge and Guru Teg Bahadur ji sacrificed his life for the welfare of mankind, this is the greatest of all religions where Gurus themselves gave away their lives to bring peace and to teach the lesson of equality to the people.

Dr. Nirmal Jaura, Director Youth Welfare Department said that 12 colleges participated in this programme and students were highly enthusiastic and the contribution of Ramgarhia Girls College in organizing this programme is remarkable.

Earlier, Principal Dr.Inderjit Kaur welcomed all the guests and said that this is a great effort by Youth Welfare Department  of Panjab University  that provided a platform to these 12 colleges to celebrate the 400th birth anniversary of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji in a musical way.

Dr. Narinder Singh Sidhu, Principal, National College Doraha gave the vote of thanks

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Cleanliness Drive at PU

Chandigarh February 11, 2021

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A cleanliness drive was conducted today in the Children Park near Teachers’ Flats, Panjab University, Chandigarh.

            The wardens, students and employees of Girls Hostel No. 1 and Boys Hostel no. 3 along with NSS volunteers carried out the cleanliness of this park.

            Those who participated included Dr. Anju Goyal, Dr. JS Sehrawat, Dr. Amit Chauhan, Dr. Simran, Dr. Gagandeep Singh, Program Officer NSS from UIET and motivated the students and employees for keeping the University premises clean. The park was cleaned, trees and grass were pruned, public utilities were sanitized and waste was disposed of during the collective efforts of all those participated in the cleanliness drive.

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Research Journal of Social Sciences released by PU VC

Chandigarh February 11, 2021

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Research Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 27, Nos. 1-3, of Panjab University, Chandigarh  was released today by Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor. Prof. Pampa Mukherjee, Editor in Chief and Prof. Renu Thakur, Editor of the Journal were present on the occasion. This is one of the premier Journal of PU in the field of Social Sciences in the region.

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MCC to spend 25 lacs to upgrade Rose Garden out of Rose Festival budget

Chandigarh, February 11:- The Rose Festival Committee constituted to celebrate 49th Rose Festival and decide the upgradation of Rose Garden, has decided to spend 25 lacs to upgrade the Rose Garden including flower beds and landscaping etc.

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In this regard, a meeting of sub committee to organize symbolic Rose Festival was held here today under the chairmanship of Sh. Ravi Kant Sharma, Mayor and attended by other councilor & officer members namely Smt. Asha Kumari Jaswal, Sh. Shakti Prakash Devshali, Ms. Shipra Bansal, Sh. Tilak Raj, Additional Commissioner, Sh. K.P. Singh, Superintending Engineer (Horticulture & Electrical) and other concerned officers of MCC.

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During the meeting the committee decided to organize symbolic Rose Festival from 26th to 28th February, 2021. The committee members discussed and decided that all front line worrier/Corona Heroes will be honoured on the closing day of the festival i.e. on 28th February, 2021. The committee decided to honour Resident Welfare Associations and Social organizations who worked in the field of social service during the COVID period.

The committee further decided that no cultural programme will be organized during the festival and only display of flowers will be allowed inside the garden.