7days Faculty Development Program (FDP) organized by Human Resource Development Centre of Panjab University, Chandigarh, concluded with the valedictory address by Dr. Jaideep Arya, Chairman, Haryana Yoga Council, Govt. of Haryana.
Dr. Jaideep Arya shared that there are two types of people like who have faith in God and those who do not have. He added that human beings should learn from their mistakes. He also focused the light on the role of Vedas and Yoga towards spiritual life. He further stressed upon the complete control on the wants and needs by following right path of life. He said that one should not give up and must fight for right issues.
Dr. Roshan Lal Coordinator of the program welcomed and introduced the Guest Dr. Jaideep Arya. Thereafter, Dr. Roshan Lal presented the report of the program and informed that for the first time, experts from abroad joined the program which includes countries like, USA, UK, Bangladesh, Pakistan etc. Around 40 people joined the program.
Dr. Stephen-USA, Dr. Antigonos Sochos-UK, Mr. Matt Perelstein-USA, Dr. Noor Muhammad-Bangladesh, Dr. Afsheen Masood from Pakistan were the international speakers. Apart from this, various speakers from different areas of expertise shared their experience and knowledge
Prof S.K. Tomar, Director of HRDC, Panjab University Chandigarh proposed vote of thanks.
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Chandigarh, December 11:- A meeting of Sanitation committee, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh was held here today in the conference hall under the chairmanship of Sh. Rajesh Kumar and attended by other member councilors of MCC namely Sh. Gurpreet Singh Dhillon, Smt. Heera Negi, Smt. Asha Jaswal, Smt. Ravinder Kaur Gujral, Dr. Amrit Pal Warring, MOH and all CSIs of MCC.
During the meeting various issues related proper sanitation in the city were discussed. The committee discussed and recommended that the additional door to door waste collecting vehicles be deployed in the residential areas of city so that segregated waste be collected properly and the enrolment of the door to door waste collectors be done for engaging them into service with proper documentation as per the notified norms.
The committee also decided to extend the tenure of contract period of tractor trollys and chain dozer for six months. In addition to that the committee recommended to hire vehicles for Chief Sanitary Inspectors on rent basis for area inspection and routine job work in their respective areas.
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Chandigarh, December 11:-A meeting of Environment & City Beautification committee, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh was held here today in the conference hall under the chairmanship of Sh. Hardeep Singh and attended by other member councilors of MCC namely Sh. Ravi Kant Sharma, Sh. Rajesh Kumar, Dr. Jyotsna Wig, Sh. Rajesh Gupta, Mrs. Asha Jaswal and concerned officers of MCC.
During the meeting various issues related to proper maintenance of parks and green belts were discussed and the committee recommended an agenda item to enhance the maintenance charges for well maintained parks/gardens by the Resident Welfare Associations and the same referred to General House for final decision.
The committee asked the concerned engineers to write a letter to the Electricity Department, UT, Chandigarh to remove the horticulture waste immediate after pruning of trees nearby the electricity wires throughout city.
The committee accorded approval to purchase 10 trollys for the use in horticulture wing for lifting of waste on daily basis. The members asked the concerned officers to prepare action taken report for two years and table it in the next meeting of the committee.
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Society for Promotion of Science & Technology in India (SPSTI) in association with the Chandigarh Chapter of NASI (National Academy of Sciences India), Technology Enabling Centre (TEC), University Institute of Engineering & Technology and Panjab University Alumni Association Chandigarh organised an online memorial meeting in honour of the Father of Indian IT Industry, Padma Bhushan Dr. F.C. Kohli, Founder and first C.E.O. of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), who left for his heavenly abode on November 26, 2020.
The web assembly took place today at 11:00 AM to pay tribute to this preeminent alumnus of the University of Punjab, Lahore (a precursor of Panjab University, Chandigarh).
The meeting was steered by Prof. Keya Dharmvir, General Secretary of SPSTI.
Prof. Arun K. Grover, former Vice Chancellor of Panjab University spoke on the background of the memorial meeting, highlighting Dr. Kohli’s association with Tata Consultancy Service and TIFR (Tata Instt. Of Fundamental Res., Mumbai) and his work with Prof. Yash Pal, Prof. Narasimhan, Prof. M. K. G. Menon, Dr. Mathai Joseph and Dr. Kehav Nori. Prof. Rajesh Kochhar, an eminent historian of Science, presented a brief profile of Dr. Kohli including his personal and professional life. There were messages from Prof. Raj Kumar, VC, PU and Prof. Kesav V. Nori, IIIT Hyderabad, who was earlier a senior functionary at TCS, highlighting his role as a great mentor and visionary.
Shri Som Mittal, former Chairman NASSCOM, paid his tribute stating him being an engineer at heart and being a great student as well as a great teacher throughout his life. Dr. Ananth Krishnan who is Chief Technology Officer at TCS read the official statement on the great loss and said greatest tribute to him will be if we can live up to his vision for the growth of nation. Shri Rajiv Vaishnav shared how his every meeting with Dr. Kohli was focussed on what better NASSCOM can do to, showing his passion for nation. There was also a message from Prof. Shri S. K. Munjal from Hero Enterprises indicating both computer and software industry would not have been possible without Mr Kohli’s interventions. Dr. Anil Sahasrabudhe, Chairman, AICTE, shared his personal experiences and the supportive role played by Dr. Kohli. Prof. Manoj Arora, former Director, PEC shared his vision that science curriculum including mathematics should be revised every year. Prof. Sarit K. Das, Director IIT, Ropar also shared how passionate Dr. Kohli was with the development of nation and stated his words “India has no damn business to remain poor”. Prof. Dheeraj Sanghi, Director, PEC, Dr. Manu Sharma, UIET, Prof. Renu Wig, former Director, UIET, Prof. R. K. Kohli, Secretary, Chandigarh chapter of NASI, Prof. Deepti Gupta, Dean Alumni Relations, Panjab University, Mr. Akhil from MP and Prof. G. S. Kainth, ex Faculty, IIT Kanpur, also paid their tribute by sharing their experiences. The meeting was also attended by Prof. R. P. Bambah, former VC, Panjab University and a contemporary of Dr. F. C. Kohli in Lahore, with more than 200 participants on zoom and about 222 on facebook page of SPSTI.
The meeting ended with vote of thanks by Shri Dharam Vir, IAS (Retd.) & President SPSTI, to all the present for the memorial meeting remembering Dr. Kohli as a legend who not only had passion for developing technology in country but also had similar love for academics
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Department of National Social Service, Panjab University organized a Fit India Prabhat Pheri today near Ghandhi Bhawan. Dr. Vivek Kumar, Chairperson, Centre for Medical Physics, Dr. Navneet Kaur, Department of Geography, Dr. Tilak Raj, University Business School, Dr. Anuj Kumar, Department of Computer Science & Application, Dr. Sucha Singh, University School of Open Learning participated in this programme. Prabhat Pheri is one of the ethnic Indian ways to promote a fit and healthy India.
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7days Faculty Development Program (FDP)by Human Resource Development Centre of Panjab University, Chandigarh commenced today on the theme, “Mental Health and Spirituality: The Capital of Well Being”.
Professor Girishwar Misar, Former Professor, University of Delhi and Former Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi International Hindi University, Wardha formally inaugurated the event and delivered the inaugural address on Spirituality and Mental Health.
Professor S.K Tomar, Director of HRDC, Panjab University, Chandigarh highlighted the activities and achievements of HRDC center and said that such deliberations are need of the hour as everyone in Corona is panicky and losing their mental health. This seven days program will help the young faculties to get their APA scores by attending this program but beyond this many senior professors has also joined this program to learn more about mental health, spirituality and well being.
Professor Misar has rightly mentioned that there is a gap between needs and wants and consequently disharmony spreading in society. Every human being is having maximum wants and striving or running behind them.
Dr. Roshan Lal Coordinator of FDP, Asst. Professor of Psychology, PU introduced the theme and welcomed all the participants and guests and shared that HRDC of Panjab University has provided the platform so that people can enhance their knowledge to get wellness in their daily life through being mentally healthy because spirituality and mental health both are the capital of well being. All human have been lost somewhere in rat race of modern life. He further added that daily there will be three sessions for 1.5 hours each in which eminent experts have been invited from India and abroad.
Today Professor NovRattan Sharma from M.D University Rohtak (Haryana) and Professor Akbar Hussain from Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh enlightened the participants towards the selected theme of program.
Professor NovRattan Sahrma shared that Life without Values is meaningless and shared that every human have five values in life: Truth, Peace, Religion, non-violence and Love where majority of we are missing and misinterpreted all, resulting distortion in daily life.
Dr Roshan Lal proposed the vote of thanks.
Around 75 people joined this including people from countries like USA, Pakistan and Nepal
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Chandigarh, December 05: – Sh. Kunal Kumar, IAS, Joint Secretary and Mission Director Smart Cities, Government of India visited city to review the Smart City projects. During the visit, he was accompanied by Municipal Commissioner Sh. K K Yadav, IAS who briefed him about the projects and works being carried out by Chandigarh Smart City. He visited site of Sector 39 Water Works where augmentation of storage capacity is being done to store one day of drinking water for the city. The foundation stone for the project has been laid by Honourable Governor, Punjab and Administrator UT of Chandigarh Sh. V.P. Singh Badnore on 4th December.
Joint Secretary also took note of Solar power generation works of 2000 KWp that have been carried out in the Water Works.
During the site visit, he inspected Legacy Waste mining project site at Daddu Majra and appreciated the works that are being carried out, enquired about the bio-soil, construction & demolition waste and RDF disposal that is being done as a part of Smart City. He took note of the fact that 20 acres of land will be freed on the completion of this project.
Joint Secretary also visited Capital Complex and saw the restoration works of Heritage buildings including Secretariat, High Court and Open hand. A key feature of this visit was use of Cycle to cover major part of the visit to promote cycling in the city, all the officials used cycles during visit of Capital Complex and to next site of underpass connecting Sector 17 to Rose Garden. He appreciated the design and spaces created for activities to make the area live.
Joint Secretary took special interest in Integrated Command and Control center and visited MCC Command room to see the works under progress. A detailed presentation on the works under ICCC was made to Joint Secretary. He also visited site of up-coming city command center.
Later during the visit a detailed presentation on status of all the works under smart cities was made by CMC Sh. K K. Yadav, IAS to Mission Director. Mission Director expressed his satisfaction on progress and at the same time laid emphasis on expediting the works.
Joint Secretary gave his suggestions to review the projects based on output parameters like reduction in NRW, time savings etc. He also suggested to take citizens feedback for all the services on e-governance platform including the rating of the services provided. Similarly, he suggested having electronic feedback system for public toilets and their cleanliness. For innovative projects, he suggested that passive housing which are environmental friendly and have lesser energy consumption. He was also of view that as Chandigarh is independent India’s first planned city, a park where children can learn basics of Urban planning using Lego bricks can be planned.
During the visit, he was accompanied by Sh. N. P. Sharma CGM, Chandigarh Smart City and officials of CSCL and EGIS International PMC for Smart City and officials of Engineering Department.
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The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the last date of submission of online Fresh admission of all Masters, Bachelor & Diplomas programmes up to 15th December, 2020 for the July-2020 session. This extension of last date shall not apply to Certificate and Semester-based programmes, i.e., MP, MPB, PGDMM, PGDFM, PGDHRM, PGDOM, PGDFMP, DBPOFA, PGDIS, MCA, BCA, and all Certificate and Awareness programmes of 6 months duration or less. Details of the IGNOU academic programmes for the July, 2020 session can be accessed from the link https://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in/. The prospective learners can apply for Masters/Bachelor/Diploma programmes of the University on the official website, informed The Regional Director of IGNOU Regional centre Chandigarh Dr. A.K.Dimri. Last date of submission of ‘online’ admission form for July session was earlier fixed for November, 30.
For all those candidates, who have been planning to get admission in any of the IGNOU courses can apply for the same online. Firstly the candidate has to register themselves (if not registered) on the official website i.e https://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in/. Whereas those who have already registered can simply login with the id- password and fill up the application form for the admission in the July session at Indira Gandhi National Open University for 2020. Also, before filling up the IGNOU admission form, candidates must go through the general instructions, eligibility criteria, fee details, duration, etc. on the official website. Applicants can also download the complete details of the programmes from the IGNOU website.
Learners can also take provisional admission in Bachelor and Master Degree Programmes pending due to declaration of their final year result. However such learners will have to submit their completed certificate/degree/marksheet by 31st December 2020. In case it is not submitted their admission will be cancelled and fee will be refunded as per University norms.
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Equal Opportunity Cell Person with disabilities, Panjab University Chandigarh organized a webinar on the topic of “Higher Education for Divyangjan: NEP 2020” on the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities-2020. This day is celebrated for disable people to sensitize them and other people about the issues faced by disabled and celebrate the abilities and achievements of disabled people. Disability is a human condition, there is hardly any person who is not suffering from disability. It is not only physical but social also. This day is celebrated for empowering disable people so that they don’t feel dishonored or discouraged.
Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor, Panjab University while appreciating the EOC for organizing this event, mentioned that by organizing such type of event we can change the mind set of society towards the PwDs. For the change all over the India, lot of activities/tasks are being undertaken by the society and Government towards the welfare of PwDs but still a lot has to be done. Young people must come forward for Divyangjan to provide opportunities to them. Prof Kumar also emphasized that in University we should focus to increase the enrolment of PwDs for their higher education because the education is only the way for their respectful survival in society.
Dr. Himangshu Das ,Director of National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (NIEPVD) Dehradun; Chief Coordinator-National Early Intervention and Pre-School mission; and Chairperson-National Mental Health Rehabilitation Helpline, Government of India, in his address, mentioned that Universities and other educational institutes must organize the awareness programs for the PwDs. This is because with the help of awareness program we can learn how we can educate others on the sensitive issues and support to the stakeholder’s society. During his talk Dr Das shared one of his experiences of Europe visit along with his student who was physically challenged. His student was enquired a lot of about his extent of disability, but when they reached there it was found that everything in his room and surrounding was adjusted in such a way that everything was made convenient for him. He mentioned that India is poorer support provider for the needs of special people. Punjab also performed poor. It is high time to take stand for disable people. It is always not about resources as Bhutan is very poor country but it is doing a lot for its special people. We need to learn that how can we promote higher education in Divyangjan with or without resources. As many countries look at disable people as entrepreneur and taxpayers. But in India, we think they are dependent on us. We need to change this mentality, as this make them mentally ill. Empathy of society is very important for such people. We need to learn to give empathy instead of sympathy to boost their self-esteem and we need to stop discriminate them.Dr Das cited we should create empathetic and accessible society. Whenever we talk to successful special people about how they overcome barriers in their path, their answer is always Empathy. Empathy is the key to pass all the barriers.
Accommodation, adaption, provisions, equity for special people is needed. 5% quota is provided to them in higher education, but no one think about their basic education. If they don’t get basic education, how will they reach at higher education level? We should start special courses for them. We should understand higher education across disability. Most of the opportunities are given to mild and moderate disability and severe disability is ignored. We need to take care of that. Disable people lack competency, we should encourage them.
Universities can play evolving role at community level. Universities can focus on skill training and providing reasonable accommodations. Universities should share their funds wisely and develop resources in various forms. There are two full-fledged universities in UP for Human resource development. Early childhood, schooling everything needs to be take care of for such people. Human resource development at university level is very important, presently it is done by NGOs only. University should focus on more admissions of special people and make everything accessible to them. Divyangjan need support system. Special departments should be made for special education of such people. Administration people should taught social responsibility. Youth should be sensitized for Divyangjan. An advisory board should be made to evaluate that how can we help special people. In Faculty development programs, faculty should also be taught about strengths and abilities of special people and their employment. Universities should fill all the backlog positions of disable people and promote their employment as it will create huge impact.
Dr. Das added that disable people should not be treated with sympathy and pity, but we should encourage and empower them. We should learn to boost up their moral. Our mindset is not clear about what they can do? We should make them friends and give them needed social support.
In the last Dr Ramesh Kataria, Coordinator EO-Cell PwDs, Panjab University thanks to worthy Vice Chancellor for motivation, PU, EO-Cell PwDs staff for technical support to event, organizing committee namely Dr Rajesh Jaiswal, Dr Vinod, Dr Harmail, Dr Aman Khera, Dr Neelima Dhingra, Ms Rimpi, Ms Pardeep Kumari and Mr Dheeru Yadev for coordinating the event, Mr Kulwinder Singh for technical help and Director computer center for providing the all technical support. Dr Kataria also thanks to the students, scholars and all other audiences for active participation.
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Chandigarh, December 4:-Sh. V.P. Singh Badnore, Governor, Punjab and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh today laid the foundation stone for augmentation of water storage capacity at Water Works, Sector 39, Chandigarh virtually from Punjab Raj Bhawan in presence of Sh. Manoj Parida, IAS, Adviser to the Administrator while Smt. Raj Bala Malik, Mayor, Sh. K.K. Yadav, IAS, Commissioner, Sh. Ravi Kant Sharma, Senior Deputy Mayor, Sh. Jagtar Singh, Deputy Mayor, Smt. Gurbax Rawat, area councilor and other councilors and officers were present at the venue, water works, sector 39, Chandigarh.
While addressing the gathering, the Governor said that the Municipal Corporation has supported the improvement of water supply in the city not only putting in place the basic infrastructure necessary for water supply, also it supports capacity building through technical assistance.
He said that the project of enhancing storage capacity of clear water tanks from 15 MG to 17 MG alongwith provision of pumping machinery, recycling pump house and laying of required lines, the Corporation enables the citizens of Chandigarh to get access to safe and clean water 3 times a day.
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The Governor said that in order to make full advantage of these new facilities and to utilize them for a long time period, both the authorities and people of Chandigarh will have to put jointly more efforts for the good maintenance of the facilities. He appealed the citizens of Chandigarh to develop a habit of saving water and do not waste it any cost.
While appreciating the devoted work to initiate this project, Sh. Manoj Parida, IAS, Adviser to the Administrator said that the Municipal Corporation is improving the ease of living in the city which includes better water supply, road connectivity, street lights, parks and sanitation facilities. He said that the facilities constructed under the project will be made best use of and improve and enrich the lives of people of Chandigarh.
Smt. Raj Bala Malik, Mayor thanked the Governor and Adviser for extending their regular support to the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh. She said that, when needed, the Governor allotted sufficient budget for the projects of MCC. She also thanked the Member Parliament, Smt. Kirron Kher for her contribution for water supply augmentation and upgradation of water storage capacity in the water works, sector 39.
While briefing about the project, the Commissioner said that at present the available raw water storage capacity at Water Works, Sector 39 is 48 MGD and clear water capacity is 15 MG. This available storage capacity is sufficient to cater only half day city’s water requirement and in case of any breakdown/damage to any of the 4 rising mains (pipes) from Kajauli or any electricity shutdown at Kajauli, it takes approximately one day to get the repairs done resulting in water crises in the city. But with the proposal to create additional raw water storage capacity by remodeling/redesigning of the existing storage tanks and the capacity of seven tanks will be increased, he added.
He said that the height of the tanks will also be increased so as to enhance the existing capacity of raw water tanks from 48 MG to 92 MG. He said that the total cost of the project will be Rs. 39 Crores for which the Chandigarh Administration has provided Rs. 28 Crores and Chandigarh Smart City Ltd. has provided Rs. 11 Crore and the work has been completed in a period of 2 years.
He said that after the completion of this project, the total water storage capacity at Water Works, sector 39 will be 109 MG, which is sufficient to meet the city’s peak daily requirement. He said that the CREST has also made a proposal to install floating solar panels on the raw water tanks which will have a proposed capacity of 12 Mega Watts.
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