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*Anindita Mitra IAS, Commissioner, MC impounds unauthorised rehris*

*Chandigarh, October 18:-* In a bold and unprecedented move, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh cracked down on unauthorized vendors in city and impounded several “Theka” rehris from around the city today.

Following the directions of Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh the enforcement teams impounded Theka coffee & shakes rehris from across the city today. 

The Municipal Commissioner took serious note of the violations by the unauthorized operations running across the city under the brand name “Theka”,  in the city and herself impounded some of these rehris and directed the enforcement staff to act tough against such violators in future. She further directed that after impounding the rehris, legal action be also be initiated against the unauthorized vendors.

Keeping in view the festive season, the Commissioner directed the concerned staff to keep the V-3 roads clear from all unauthorized vending and proper vigil be kept in the cycle tracks, where these rehris are seen frequently.

Chandigarh October 14, 2023

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BioNEST organized scientific session IV of CHASCON 2023, on Innovation-Dawn of new era, with a segment of Innovator ki Kahani. It included a very large and diverse audience of over 1000 that had -faculty, scientists, students, start-ups, entrepreneurs, and future entrepreneurs from different institutions

Prof. Rohit Sharma Project Leader BioNEST Panjab University stated that BioNEST has always envisioned ideas turning into reality. It aims to promote start-up culture in India under Make-in Bharat and Atma-Nirbhar-Bharat campaign. He further stated that “We envision to re-direct the innovation, re-design a mind and re-channelize the pipelines of the same. To implement entrepreneurship in an academic institution and to nurture existing and potential start-ups, we are here with a humble intent to create awareness about the cause amongst the innovators.”

This panel discussion provided a foundation of ideas and understanding designed to shape the innovator’s thinking and behaviour to better appreciate the role of innovation and entrepreneurship in modern economies and academic culture.

One of the panelist Dr. Dipan Sahu, Assistant Innovation Director of Innovation Cell, Ministry of Education, & AICTE, GOI emphasized on the motto of entrepreneurs that includes initiatives to translate research output to commercial products to solve the problems of society. He quoted that we are the 5^th largest in economy and 3^rd Largest in the start-up ecosystem in the world. According to Global Innovation Index, India has moved from 81^st position in 2015 to 40^th position in 2023. To achieve this, educational institutions has made their contribution largely. He said that GOI have institutionalized the whole system where everyone should be responsible enough to understand that they have to contribute towards a system. Then, the innovation will be translated into patents, start-ups, products and social benefit. He emphasized that they started with around 300 start-ups initially and now the umber has increased up to 1 Lakh. He said that educational institutions are the epicenter of the Innovation that show ahealthy competition and has helped our economy to grow.He told about National Innovation Start-up policy (NISP) launched in 2019 that provides guidance to students for technical and non-technical streams. He explained about the program where involvement of students and faculty both are important, how they can go forward with their IP protection and pre-incubation and incubation spaces.

Another panelist Dr. Sudesh Yadav, Director, CSIR-IHBT, Palampur encouraged BioNEST, Panjab University, Chandigarh for playing a major role in creating a start-up ecosystem among northern India. He explained the major components for creating an entrepreneurial ecosystem: innovations (most important) by the Institution/ Organization, Government plays a very critical role, community, the business model and stakeholders. All these combinations are required to make a sustainable ecosystem and boost our economy. Institute of Himalayan Bioresource & Technology is one of the 37 laboratories of CSIR whose main role is to develop new technologies in different thrust areas. They have many incubation centres in which more than 60incubates and now they hold their own companies and products. He concluded that already incubated start-ups/ entrepreneurs have been providing a great motivation to upcoming scientists and researchers.

Representing One of the key stakeholder, Dr. Ashutosh Pastor, Sr. Manager & Head- Incubation, FITT, IIT-Delhi started with explaining the components of innovation ecosystem. First being, research & development, which is the foundation of any modernization. This is guarded by Intellectual property management including filing of patents/ securing your idea. At the same time, collaboration with the other organizations is very important part as not all the resources are going to be available at one spot.

Mrs. NitikaKhuranna, Head-Operations, Chandigarh Angels Network (CAN), India explained ho are angels and how they provide initial support for the innovators. CAN is a group of 85+ investors which are successful entrepreneurs in US, Canada having their roots here in India. She boosted the audience by stating that if one starts a start-up, there is nothing to lose as it’s the first step we are taking towards our idea. She said that your initial investors i.e., 3 F’s are most important customers as well as believers and investors for your product.

Under the segment of Innovator ki Kahani Dr. Jagadis Gupta, Dr. Ranjana Bhandari and Mr. Abhishek Dhaliwal shared their start-up journey as a Scientific-preneuer, faculty-preneur and a start-up respectively. They explained their researches and products, highlighting how they were able to generate initial funding, their ups and down and how they never said no or didn’t stop even though the day was looking dark. The audience interacted with all the panelists till the end and also after the panel was over.

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*Saved more than 400 patients and property worth crores, at PGIMER on October 10 fire incident*

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*Chandigarh, October 13:-* Honouring its courageous fire fighters for going above and beyond the call of duty, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh today felicitated the exemplary dedication and valor displayed by them during a major fire and rescue operation at Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) on October 10, 2023.

City Mayor Sh. Anup Gupta and Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh and Sh Gurinder Sodhi PCS honored 66 firemen at a felicitation programme held at community centre, sector 21, here today.

While speaking on the occasion, the Mayor said that the heroic efforts of these daredevil fire-figters, who risked their lives in the face of grave danger, deserves highest commendation. Their unwavering commitment to saving lives and property showcases the selfless dedication that is the hallmark of the firefighting and rescue personnel.

He said that the incident at PGIMER was a critical one, where the lives of numerous patients were at stake. The Fire Officer and Fire Crew members exhibited unparalleled courage and determination, going above and beyond the call of duty. Their swift and efficient response played a pivotal role in containing the fire and ensuring the safety of patients, staff, and the valuable medical infrastructure.

The firemen honored during the programme were including Sh. Lal Bahadur (SFO, Nodal Officer ERSS), Sh. Jagtar Singh (SFO), Sh. Naresh Kumar (SFO), Sh. Amarjit Singh (Sub. Fire Officer), Sh. Naveen Kumar (Fireman, OA to W/CFO), Sh. Pawan Kumar (Leading Fireman), Sh. Gurvinder Singh (Fireman), Sh. Deepak (Fireman), Sh. Nitesh (Fireman), Sh. Jitender (Fireman), Sh. Gurjit Singh (Fireman,OS), Sh. Bahadur Singh (Driver, OS), Sh. Harjinder Singh (Leading Fireman) and  Sh. Vikash Yadav (Fireman) Fire Station Sector 11, Chandigarh.

Sh. Rakesh Kumar (Leading Fireman), Sh. Gaurav (Fireman), Sh. Yogesh (Fireman), Sh. Aashish Kumar (Fireman), Sh. Taranpreet Singh (Fireman OS), Sh. Raj Pal (Driver, OS), Sh. Avtar Singh (Leading Fireman), Sh. Yadwinder Singh (Fireman), Sh. Rajat Dhiman (Fireman), Sh. Parveen Sharma (Fireman), Sh. Karam Chand (Fireman), Sh. Jeevan Kumar (Fireman), Sh. Rakesh Alahwat (Driver), Sh. Hakam Singh (Leading Fireman) and Sh. Rakesh Kumar (Driver) Fire Station Sector 17, Chandigarh

Sh. Sunil Kumar (Leading  Fireman), Sh. Devinder Singh (Fireman), Sh. Sunil Kumar (Fireman), Sh. Amandeep Singh (Fireman), Sh. Kashmir Singh (Fireman) and Sh. Mandeep Singh (Driver) Fire Station Sector 32, Chandigarh 

Sh. Kuldeep Singh (Leading Fireman), Sh. Monu (Fireman), Sh. Naveen (Fireman), Sh. Daleep Kumar (Fireman), Sh. Love Malik (Fireman), Sh. Arun Kumar (Fireman), Sh. Rajat Kunner (Driver), Sh. Surinder Singh (Leading Fireman), Sh. Gurvinder Singh (Fireman), Sh. Jatin Sabharwal (Fireman), Sh. Rajesh Kumar (Fireman), Sh. Sonu Kumar (Fireman), Sh. Raman Kumar (Fireman) and Sh. Harwinder Singh (Driver) Fire Station Sector 38, Chandigarh

Sh. Wazir Singh (Leading Fireman), Sh. Harminder Pal Sharma (Fireman), Sh. Jaspreet Singh (Fireman), Sh. Prabjot Singh (Fireman), Sh. Harjot Singh (Fireman, OS) and Sh. Sukhwinder Singh (Driver) Fire Station Ramdarbar, Chandigarh

Sh. Raj Kumar (Leading Fireman), Sh. Sachit (Fireman), Sh. Ashwani Kumar (Fireman), Sh. Parmod Kumar and Sh. Pardeep Dahiya (Driver) Fire Station Sector 13, Chandigarh.

Sh. Akin Kumar (Leading Fireman), Sh. Naresh Kumar (Fireman), Sh. Ajay Kumar (Fireman), Sh. Sandeep Kumar (Fireman), Sh. Jagtar Singh (Fireman, OS) and Sh. Amit Redhu (Driver) Fire Station Industrial Area Ph-I, Chandigarh

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Chandigarh, October 5:- Sh. Anup Gupta, Mayor, Chandigarh today laid down the foundation stone of paving common area falling in between EWS colony with paver blocks at sector 56 in the presence of Sh. Munnawar, area councillor and other prominent persons of the area.

While addressing the gathering, the Mayor said that keeping up their promise to make the ‘kacha’ area proper paved in between the EWS colonies, the MCC has started the laying and providing the paver blocks at a cost of Rs. 12 lacs from the Mayor Development Funds.

He said that during rains the ‘kacha’ area was converted in to muddy and local residents faced difficulty to their routine life.

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The Mayor along with senior officers of MCC visited whole the EWS colony area to take stock of other issues related to Municipal Services and assured the residents to take up their issues on priority.

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