A Pledge taking ceremony for observance of Sadbhawana Diwas was held at VC office of Panajb University. Prof Raj Kumar,Vice Chancellor took the pledge to work for the emotional oneness and harmony of all the people of India regardless of caste, region or language and resolve all differences through dialogue and constitutional means without resorting to violence in the presence of Prof. R.K. Singla, Dean of University Instructions, Prof. S.K. Tomar, Dean Student Welfare(DSW), Prof. Sukhbir Kaur DSW(W), Prof Devinder Singh,Deptt of Laws and the staff.
Similarly Dr. Paru Bal Sidhu,Chairperson Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology and Dr. Paramjit Singh Kang, Department of Life Long Learning & Extension, Panjab University took the pledge in the presence of the teaching/non teaching staff.
Dr. Manisha Sharma, Warden of Girls hostel number 6 alongwith the staff of the hostel also took the pledge.
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Chandigarh, August 20:-Sh. K.K. Yadav, IAS, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh and Chief Executive Officer, Chandigarh Smart City Ltd. said that the people of Chandigarh are adopting cycling very fast these days and appeals the citizens to participate in Cycle for Change Challenge, which aims at to make city dwellers cycling friendly and to increase the “Zero Carbon Mobility” so that the environment can be protected.
While sharing key points about the challenge, he said that this challenge has been started under the Smart City Mission of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Government of India which aims at promotion of more cycling in the country.
He said that in this pandemic period, the craze of the cycling is increasing in Chandigarh. Be it doctors, officers, professors or professionals or the general public, all kinds of people go cycling on these days which is proving to be very effective not only for their good health but also for the environment in city.
He said instead of using public transport, people can help in maintaining social distancing by bringing bicycle in their daily routine. They can commute regularly through bicycle if their office is within 2 to 3 km of the house, and if it is up to 5 km, they can use a bicycle to go to the office on alternate days. Apart from this, people can also use the bicycle to go to any nearby store or park.
He said that the average Air Quality Index (AQI) of Chandigarh reached the level of 39 in a complete lockdown of 40 days which is now running beyond 100. One reason for the Air Quality Index to be better was decrease in the vehicles on the roads. So to make Chandigarh’s climate cleaner and better, we need to adopt cycles.
By taking part in the survey, people can also bring Chandigarh city to better cities for cycling. Citizen can fill in the online form on our link https://forms.gle/bTUCLjcjfq5uiziq5. There are a number of feedbacks asked that you have to answer, like how you used to travel before Covid-19, what problems you have to face while cycling in the city and so on. This feedback form can improve things in the city which somehow got ignored.
He said that today there is heavy traffic inside the city, but having dedicated cycle track of about 190 km inside the city. Hardly any other city would be having such a long dedicated bicycle track. Most of the tracks are newly made out of which more than 95 percent dedicated tracks are in good condition and the rest will be made in good condition shortly. In North India, cycling becomes very difficult in summers, but another important feature of Chandigarh is that most of the tracks are under the shade of trees, which are easily accessible even during summer, added Mr. Yadav.
He said that cycling is a better exercise, which keeps users physically fit. After Covid-19, the number of people running cycles in the city increased significantly. Citizens will keep themselves fit by cycling, as well as they can save money of petrol or diesel and also protect the environment.
He further said that Chandigarh Smart City is coming up with a project of “Public Bicycle Sharing”, in which 617 Cycling stations are to be built in the city that would have more than 5000 cycles, which will be made available in every corner of the city. City residents can take a bicycle from any place and can leave it at other stations and for this, very low rent will have to be paid. This project will be based on Public Private Partnership (PPP) model. We hope that more and more people will like this project and will participate in India Cycle for Change Challenge, he added.
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Tree plantation drive was organised by Music Department Panjab University Chandigarh. Professor Neelam Paul Chairperson of the Department informed that this tree plantation drive has been launched not only to beautify the environment but also to spread awareness among younger generation in order to achieve sustainable drive and in the light of global warming organisation we need to grow more and more trees so that future generation could breathe in healthy environment.
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The Interdisciplinary Center for Swami Vivekananda Studies,Panjab University organized a Web lecture on the Salient Features of NEP 2020 by Prof.Chaman Lal Gupta, Vice -Chairman, Governing Body Institute of Advanced Study,Rashtrapati Nivas, Shimla.
Vice Chancellor Prof.Raj Kumar welcomed the speaker and highlighted the main features of NEP 2020. The NEP 2020 aims at that the learning should be holistic, integrated, enjoyable and encouraging. This policy envisions an education system rooted in Indian ethos that will contribute to transform our country into a global knowledge superpower. He categorically stated that while implementing the provisions care should be taken of the infrastructure in place.Thus the implementation cannot be same for all. The clear road map with identified priorities will help us to achieve our goals
Prof Chaman Lal Gupta in his presentation threw light on the main features of NEP 2020.In his view this policy will prove as a game changer and benefit us all in understanding our cultural traditions will help us to connect to our roots. The teaching in local languages will help us to bring forth rare manuscripts which are lying unattended.The young students will not suffer in schools because of less number of teachers available but the school clusters will take care of them.The teachers are at the centre of the fundamental reforms in the education system.
The new education policy must help re-establish teachers, at all levels, as the most respected and essential members of our society, because they truly shape our next generation of citizens. It must do everything to empower teachers and help them to do their job as effectively as possible. The new education policy must help recruit the very best and brightest to enter the teaching profession at all levels.The new education policy proposes to provide to all students, irrespective of their place of residence, a quality education system, with particular focus on historically marginalized, disadvantaged, and underrepresented group. SCZ special zones will be created for them to meet their requirement. All curriculum and pedagogy, from the foundational stage onwards, will be redesigned to be strongly rooted in the Indian and local context and ethos in terms of culture, traditions, heritage, customs, language, philosophy, geography, ancient and contemporary knowledge, societal and scientific needs, indigenous and traditional ways of learning etc. – in order to ensure that education is maximally relatable, relevant, interesting, and effective for our students. Stories, arts, games, sports, examples, problems, etc. will be chosen as much as possible to be rooted in the Indian and local geographic context. It must prepare students for more meaningful and satisfying lives and work roles and enable economic independence.For the purpose of developing holistic individuals, it is essential that an identified set of skills and values will be incorporated at each stage of learning, from pre-school to higher education.
Higher education must form the basis for knowledge creation and innovation thereby contributing to a growing national economy. The purpose of quality higher education is, therefore, more than the creation of greater opportunities for individual employment. The main thrust of this policy regarding higher education is to end the fragmentation of higher education by transforming higher education institutions into large multidisciplinary universities. Such a holistic education shall be, in the long term, the approach of all undergraduate programmes, including those in professional, technical, and vocational disciplines. This policy aims to overcome the social status hierarchy associated with vocational education and requires integration of vocational education programmes into mainstream education in all education institutions in a phased manner. Beginning with vocational exposure at early ages in middle and secondary school, quality vocational education will be integrated smoothly into higher education. It will ensure that every child learns at least one vocation and is exposed to several more. This would lead to emphasizing the dignity of labour and importance of various vocations involving /Indian arts and artisanship.
The participants interacted with the speaker. The interactive was moderated by Dr.Vishal Sharma. Dr.Monika Aggarwal conducted the proceedings and Dr.Renu Thakur, Coordinator ICSVS proposed the vote of thanks.
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Chandigarh, August 18:- A meeting of committee constituted by Smt. Raj Bala Malik, Mayor, Chandigarh to enhance revenue sources of the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh was held here today, which was attended by members of the committee namely Sh. Rajesh Kumar, Sh. Anil Kumar Dubey, Sh. Mahesh Inder Singh Siddhu, Sh. Satish Kumar Kainth, Sh. Ajay Dutta, Sh. Anil Kumar Garg, Additional Commissioner, Sh. Sanjay Arora, SE (B&R), and Sh. Krishan Pal Singh, SE, Horticulture, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh.
During the meeting the financial status and sources to enhance the income of Municipal Corporation was discussed in detail and the following resolutions were recommended:
· The committee discussed and decided that the entry ticket to the gardens/green belts had already been rejected by the General House and this committee may not discuss about the resolution.
· Door to door waste collection charges may be implemented in the villages recently merged into the Municipal Corporation.
· Proposal be prepared about regularization of water connection to the residents outside lal dora and amendment in water bye-laws.
· Govt. institutions be included in addition to general public for the one time settlement of water bill defaulters with suggestions of relaxation @ 10% for one time payment, relaxation @ 7% for two installments and relaxation @ 5% for three installments. The committee also recommended to create awareness among masses about the schemes.
· Proposals be prepared about displaying advertisements in toilet blocks located at Gardens/green belts.
· Advertisement proposal for connecting passages to the different city markets.
· Booking of rooms in Community centres on rent bases.
· Option be explored to run Gyms in community centres through PPP mode.
· Indoor and outdoor space at community centres be given on rent for organizing exhibitions.
· Options be explored to rent out gym and exhibition hall in Mahila Bhawan, sector 38.
· Possibilities be explored to curtail expenditure on celebration of Chrysanthemum show and Rose Festival.
· Proposal be prepared to sale out pruned branches (fuel wood) through outsource bases.
· 20% cut in fuel to the office vehicles of all officers of Municipal Corporation Chandigarh.
The recommendations will be sent to the General House for further discussion and taking final decision on the agendas approved.
Chandigarh, August 18:- An urgent repair work of the intake chamber under GMADA at Water Works Kajauli has to be carried out by GMADA from 9.00 AM to 5.00 PM on 19.8.2020. During this period, there will be no pumping from Water Works Kajauli to Water Works sector 39. Also the connection of 1000mm dia MS pipeline for supplying clear water from Water Works sector 39 to Water Works sector 32 and 52 will be done during the shutdown period and there will be no pumping from Water Works sector 39 to Water Works sector 52. So the timing of water supply for the whole city shall be as under:
Residents are advised to store adequate water in the morning of 19.8.2020 as per requirement as there will be no noon supply and also low pressure water supply in the evening as mentioned on above dates. Inconvenience caused is highly regretted. Residents are requested to bear with MCC.
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The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the last date of submission of online Fresh & RR admission of all Masters, Bachelor, Diplomas & Certificates programmes up to 31st August, 2020 for the July-2020 session. 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/Certificate 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 July 31.
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.
Prof Raj Kumar Vice Chancellor, Panjab University, Chandigarh alongwith senior PU officials unfurled the Flag and extended heartiest felicitations to the PU family on the auspicious occasion of 74th Independence Day. Thereafter, PU VC was given guard of honor by two contigents of PU Security.
He lauded the contribution of PU faculty in their immense contribution during the challenging times of Covid-19 pandemic and by making all efforts in keeping all channels of communication open with the students.
He said that the University is very proud of its rich heritage and a situation like covid has not dampened the spirits. Together, all the challenges can be faced for taking the University to greater heights, he added. PU VC appreciated and welcomed the launch of the New Education Policy which will definitely take us into a new world of education. He urged all to work towards formulating an aggressive strategy for a roadmap to a new vision. Quoting Honorable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi that every challenge brings an opportunity ,likewise PU also has to progress diligently towards Atma Nirbhar India.
He further added that during the period of lockdown with the efforts of all, PU has approved more than 23 projects through various agencies worth Rs 1750 lakhs. Keeping in mind the situation, permission for online Vivas has also been given and till now, more than 90 online Vivas have been conducted. He further informed that due to covid-19 pandemic, PU has initiated providing online degrees through National Academic Depository.
He informed that in the current year 143 PU faculty have been promoted under CAS program, around 600 non-teaching staff have been promoted and the benefit of Dearness Allowance has been extended to 333 daily wagers.
Earlier Professor Karamjeet Singh, Registrar in his welcome address shared that the 74th Independence Day is being celebrated in a relatively low level in view of Covid 19 crises. He further stressed that all have to join hands in doing the rightful things since independence and responsibility go hand in hand.
Prof. Gurmeet Singh, Chairperson, Department of Hindi presented a vote of thanks for the event. Ms. Pankaj Mala, Department of Music anchored the programme.
The Independence Day ceremony at PU was attended by around 60 people, including Prof. R K Singla, Dean of University Instruction; Prof. Parvinder Singh, Controller of Examination; PU; Mr. Vikram Nayyar, Finance & Development Officer; Prof. Sanjay Kaushik, Dean College Development Council, Prof. Ashwani Koul, Chief of University Security, Prof.S K Tomar, Dean Student Welfare(DSW); and Prof. Sukhbir Kaur, DSW(W) and University Officials, taff on duty and security personnel attended the function. Safety protocols were in place for the event, including social distancing and wearing masks.
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Consequent upon the advice conveyed by the Adviser to the Administrator, Chandigarh Administration, Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice-Chancellor in exercise of powers conferred under regulation 12.2, Chapter II-B, PU Calendar Volume I, 2007 has postponed for the time being the date(s) of election of all the constituencies with immediate effect for two months or till the MHA Covid-19 pandemic guidelines are revised and permission granted by the Chandigarh Administration whichever is earlier.
Prof. Karamjeet Singh, Registrar, Panjab University, Chandigarh informed that informed that only the date of polling has been changed and rest of the schedule remains same. He further informed that new dates for the conduct of senate elections for all the constituencies will be announced after receiving suitable directives from the competent authorities.
Chandigarh, August 15:-The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has organized a simple function to commemorate the Independence Day in MCC building, Sector 17, here today. Smt. Raj Bala Malik, Mayor, Chandigarh was the Chief Guest on the occasion.
While addressing the councilors and senior officers/HODs and representatives from NGOs on the occasion after unfurling the National Flag, Mayor said that this was a day of introspection for all of us to see if we have fulfilled the dreams of our great freedom fighters.
The Mayor expressed her gratitude towards Sh. V.P. Singh Badnore, Governor Punjab and Administrator, UT, Chandigarh, Smt. Kirron Kher, Member Parliament, UT, Chandigarh, Sh. Manoj Parida, IAS, Adviser to the Administrator, UT, Chandigarh and all the officers of Chandigarh Administration and Municipal Corporation for their restless services rendered during the COVID-19.
She said that the officers of Municipal Corporation Chandigarh under the leadership of Municipal Commissioner Sh. K.K. Yadav used innovative approaches and its experience in essential supply alongwith ‘break the chain’ campaigns came in handy to quickly deploy resources and put up a timely and comprehensive response in collaboration with key stakeholders and citizens.
She further said that active surveillance, setting up of command and control centre for COVID-19 at MCC office premises for monitoring, capacity-building of frontline workers, risk communication and strong community engagement, and addressing the psychosocial needs of the vulnerable population are some of the key strategic interventions implemented by the Administration and Corporation that kept the disease in control.
She further said that early release of technical guidelines on contact tracing, quarantine, isolation, hospitalization, infection prevention and control, and extensive capacity building for all cadres of officials and other interlinked departments played a critical role in managing the situation.
The Mayor said that under the Pradhan Mantri Street Vendor’s Atmanirbhar Nidhi ‘PM SVANidhi’ scheme, the vendors of city are availing a working capital loan of upto Rs. 10 thousand, repayable in monthly installments in the tenure of one year without any kind of guaranty and it is implemented through the DAY-NULM cell of Municipal Corporation Chandigarh.
She also mentioned that Chandigarh Smart City Ltd. registered in the India cycle4change challenge in partnership with various stakeholders, local champions and citizens. She said that community engagement is a crucial component of the initiative; therefore, the CSCL is engaging residents of the city in making this programme a success.
While expressing her concern over social distancing, the Mayor appealed the citizens of Chandigarh to maintain “Do Gaj Doori” and take all precautions keeping in view the spread of COVID-19.
Earlier, Smt. Raj Bala Malik, Mayor, Sh. K.K. Yadav, IAS, Commissioner, Ravi Kant Sharma, Senior Deputy Mayor, Sh. Jagtar Singh, Deputy Mayor awarded commendation certificates to the following Municipal Corporation officials through their respective HODs i.e. Additional Commissioner-I, II & II, Chief Engineer and MOH:
Sr. No.
Name
Father’s Name/Husband Name
Designation & Reward recommendation of work
1.
Sh. Harjinder Singh
Sh. Ranjodh Singh
Inspector, Security of MC, Building and also worked in Covid-19
2.
Sh. Narinder Singh
Sh. Mewa Singh
Security Guard of MC
3.
Sh. Suresh Chandera
Sh. Jagnath
Security Guard of MC
4.
Sh. Baljeet Singh
Late. Sh. Sunder Singh
Sr. Assistant, Attached with Addl. CMC- I, for Covid-19 duty
5.
Sh. Neeraj
Sh. Lakshmi Narain
Sr. Scale Stenographer,
6.
Sh. Ravinder Kumar
Sh. Painu Ram
Jr. Assistant
7.
Sh. Kulwinder Singh
Sh. Sewa Singh
Jr. Assistant
8.
Sh. Ravinder Singh
Sh. Amar Singh
Jr. Assistant
9.
Sh. Sandeep Sharma
Sh. Balraj Sharma
Jr. Assistant
10.
Sh. Jatinder Sharma
Late. Sh. Tarsem Lal Sharma
Jr. Assistant
11.
Sh. Davinder Singh
Late. Sh. Baldev Singh
Jr. Assistant
12.
Sh. Balbir Singh
Late. Sh. Pritam Singh
ACO
13.
Sh. Jeevan
Sh. Mohan Lal
DEO
14.
Ms. Sunanda Bisht
D/o D.S. Bisht
DEO
15.
Sh. Yadvinder
Sh. Sriman Singh
Driver
16.
Sh. Hardyal Singh
Sh. Surjan Singh
Peon
17.
Sh. Shalik Ram
Sh. Boodh Raj
Peon
18.
Sh. Yash
Sh. Chanderpal
Peon
19.
Sh. Raghubir Singh
Late. Sh. Raju Ram
Chowkidar
20.
Sh. Kulbhushan
Sh. Madan Pal
Sr. Assistant, Attached with Addl. CMC- III, for Covid-19 duty
21.
Sh. Parkash Singh
Late. Sh. Sultan Singh
Sr. Scale Stenographer
22.
Sh. Manoj Kumar
Sh. Jagdish Chander
Work Inspector
23.
Sh. Amit Kumar
Sh. Chakardhar
Jr. Assistant
24.
Sh. Bhaskar
Sh. Om Parkash
Junior Draftsman
25.
Sh. Robin
Late. Sh. Sompal
Clerk
26.
Sh. Gagandeep Sharma
Sh. Gian Chand
Clerk
27.
Sh. Bhupinder Singh
Late Sh. Megh Singh
Leading Fireman
28.
Sh. Yogesh Tyagi
Sh. Brijesh Tyagi
Leading Fireman
29.
Sh. Vinod Kumar
Sh. Raj Singh
Leading Fireman
30.
Sh. Sunil Rathi
Om Parkash Rathi
Leading Fireman
31.
Sh. Virender Kumar
Sh. Sita Ram
Leading Fireman
32.
Sh. Sunil Rohila
Sh. Raghubir Singh
Leading Fireman
33.
Sh. Kapil Kisana
Sh. Jalsu Ram Kisana
Fireman
34.
Sh. Sunil Panchal
Sh. Pale Ram
Fireman
35.
Sh. Gurdeep Singh
Sh. Ram Kumar
Fireman
36.
Sh. Gurpinder Singh
Sh. Sukhdev Singh
Fireman
37.
Sh. Sukhpreet Singh
Sh. Harjinder Singh
Fireman
38.
Sh. Sandeep Kumar
Late. Sh. Rajender Kumar
Fireman
39.
Sh. Raghubir Singh
Sh. Raja Ram
Fireman
40.
Sh. Ajay
Sh. Shyam Singh
Fireman
41.
Sh. Jaswainder Singh
Sh. Paramjeet Singh
Fireman
42.
Sh. Pintu
Sh. Satish
Fireman
43.
Sh. Shobik Rana
Sh. Des Raj
Fireman
44.
Sh. Vishal
Sh. Sanjay Singh
Fireman
45.
Sh. Jatinder
Sh. Malkit Singh
Fireman
46.
Sh. Parveen Kumar
Sh. Roshan Lal
Fireman
47.
Sh. Bhajan lal Sharma
Sh. Mahaveer Sharma
Fireman
48.
Sh. Chander Shekhar
Sh. Bala Dutt
Fireman
49.
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