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Chandigarh November 25, 2020

Panjab University, Chandigarh has been granted patent for Electronics Preferential Voting Machine (EPVM) which relates to a voting system based on preferential voting as per single transferable vote method. Prof. Manoj Kumar Sharma of University Institute of Engineering and Technology(UIET) is the inventor of the EPVM and the work was started in 2010 and the design is being modified with improved features. In the EPVM, the complete election process (voting as well as counting) is automated i.e. voting is done using electronics machine and counting is done using the software.

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 At present, in India, an election based on the preferential voting system is conducted for the selection of various prestigious posts including President of India, Members of Rajya Sabha, Members of Bar Councils, Members of Senate of Panjab University Chandigarh, etc. The Prestigious Oscar awards are also decided on the basis of same voting system. Till now, the election based on the preferential voting system is held using a paper ballot and counting is done manually. However, in EPVM, the voting is done on electronic machine and counting is done using the software.

In preferential Voting system, the most preferred candidate is the winner instead of one getting maximum first votes as the case of general elections. The preferential voting system is a more democratic process as it demonstrates the decision of the masses. However, because of the complexity of the process it is not used generally.

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The EPVM designed at UIET, PU will make the system of voting automated, easy to adopt and simple to use. EPVM will facilitate a smarter method conducting elections in bodies, like bar councils, associations, unions, etc.. This will promote other organisations also to adopt this improved system of conducting elections. 

The University is looking forward to use of the EPVM machine, which is now being developed with support from DST and DIC. In order to make multiple machines and deploy it for validation, merits and feedback, the university is exploring the possibility of some private players joining for promoting this machine.

Chandigarh November 21, 2020

Professor Raj Kumar Vice Chancellor, Punjab University, Chandigarh along with Professor R K Singla, Dean of University instruction  visited the labs  of Botany Department and University institute of  Pharmacy  to oversee the upkeep and on-going research activities in these laboratories.

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During his visit, the Vice Chancellor interacted with the research scholars and showed his keen interest in their research projects. He assured them all possible help for the promotion of quality research on the University campus and stated that there will be no dearth of resources and money for the same.

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Chandigarh November 21, 2020

University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences under the aegis of MHRD Institution’s Innovation Council and IPA, Panjab Branch celebrated 59th National Pharmacy Week with the theme Pharmacists: Frontline Health Professionals from 17th -21st

November 2020.

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Weeklong celebrations included number of online competitions, events and webinars under the leadership of Prof. O.P Katare (President IPA, Punjab branch), Prof. Bhupinder Singh Bhoop (Vice President IPA, Punjab branch) and Prof. Indu Pal Kaur (Chairperson, UIPS & Secretary, IPA, Punjab branch).

The week began with e-poster competition with 30 entries from the institutes across the nation. Event was held under the vigilance of Dr Anurag Kuhad. Dr Vandita Kakkar and Dr Amita Sarwal organized the quiz and interactive debate competition in collaboration with Dr Eswar Rao from MyBO group on 18th & 19th November respectively. More than 100 candidates from institutes like NIPER Mohali, NIPER Hyderabad, Jamia Hamdard, and Lovely Professional University registered and events observed exemplary performance by all the students.

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Webinar on the “Skills, Values and Sustainability in the face of COVID 19 Crises by Prof. Nandita Singh Dean, International Students, Panjab University was held on 20th November. Prof. V. R. Sinha, Dean Research, Panjab University, Chief Guest of the day, emphasized on the role of pharmacists not only as frontline warrior, but also as a fabricator and manufacturer of the vaccines and medicines. He acknowledged the importance of pharmacists in the society as ‘if no pharmacists, then no medicines’; ‘and if no medicines, then no Swasth Bharat’.” Dr Nandita Singh emphasized on the importance of developing social, ethical and emotional capacities in the youth to conquer the future challenges and pandemics.

The week ended with a valedictory function on 21 November, with an expert talk on National Innovation & StartUp Policy (NISP) & Healthcare StartUp Opportunities by Mr Sachin Rajaram Kumbhoje, CEO and & Co-Founder, OpEx Accelerator Pvt. Ltd. He highlighted the need and objectives of the National Innovation and Startup Policy. He encouraged that Pharma Professional Students should choose the path of entrepreneurship by innovating solutions for existing healthcare pain points by exploring the different opportunities in healthcare sector, encapsulating StartUp Ecosystem in India, Current Healthcare Startup Landscape, Sectors and Sub Sectors of Healthcare Innovations. Felicitation of the winners of various competitions was done with certificates and cash prizes during the event.