Panjab University, Chandigarh has extended the date for inviting inputs from
all stakeholders till 26th March 2021 for its designated portal, informed Sh. Vikram
Nayyar, officiating Registrar and Member Secretary, of the Committee constituted for
PU Governance Reforms. The same can be accessed through the link:
https://pugovernancereforms.puchd.ac.in.
A six member delegation of National Defence University (NDU) Development team of Nepal visited the Panjab University, Chandigarh on 17th March 2021 which was headed by Lt. Gen. Bala Nanda Sharma (Retd.), Chairman of that University. The other members of high powered committee were Prof. (Dr.) Shambhu Ram Simkhada, Brig. Gen. Bishu Raut, Joint Secretary Ministry of Defence Krishna Prasad Gnawali. Dr. Jaskaran Singh Waraich, Chairperson, Department of Defence and National Security Studies was the Nodal officer for the conduct of visit of Nepalese delegation.
The purpose and objective of their this visit was to know the management & administration, Act & Regulation incl. the course curricula and conduct of various courses by the university.
The delegation was formally welcomed by Prof. V.R. Sinha, Dean of University Instruction who also apprised delegates about the management & administration of the University and the working of various academic departments being run under the nine faculties of the university as well as the affiliated colleges with the university. He also assured the full support to the visiting team for the development of University in Nepal.
The team also discussed the mandate for development of NDU in Nepal and also shared their views while showing their keen interest to visit the departments running various courses on disaster management.
Prof. Rajesh Gill, Dean Research was also present during the interaction of the team with DUI who further highlighted the significance of various courses on Disaster Management which are being conducted in the Department of Defence and National Security Studies and Department of Geography in Panjab University.
The team later visited the Department of Defence and National Security Studies wherein the Chairperson Dr. Jaskaran Singh Waraich gave highlights of various courses being run by the department incl. the two P.G. Diplomas in Disaster Management & Security and Homeland Security. Prof. Simrit Kahlon, who was also accompanying the team, briefed the delegation about the peculiarities of governance structure and the rich history, culture and heritage of Panjab University.
Further, the team visited the Department of Geology where Dr. Mahesh gave the presentation on his research work on in the Himalayan Region of India and also showed the various instruments being used in their studies on seismography.
After visiting Geology department, delegation also went to the department of Geography, one of the oldest department, where Dr. Vishwa Bandhu Singh gave presentation about the department and the course content of Master in Disaster Management while also highlighting the future prospects of the course.
The delegates also had a tour of the University campus which was followed by exchange of mementoes as a token of remembrance .
The NDU development team highly appreciated the academic and research standards of the University especially the Departments they visited on the day. They also expressed their keen interest in developing future academic collaborations with Panjab University.
Startups may be small. But they create ripples in the economy that change people’s way of living. Startups are engines of growth. To avoid economic stagnation, methods must be sought to foster competition and assist transformational entrepreneurs.
With this impetus, a webinar on unravelling the “why and how of startups” was organized and hosted by University Business School, P.U.R.C., Ludhiana, Punjab, on 17th March 2021 at 10.30 am.
Honourable Vice Chancellor of Panjab University Chandigarh Professor Raj Kumar graced the event with his presence as the Chief Guest. With an aim to imbibe students with entrepreneurial qualities, the key speaker of the day was Ms. Akshita Bahuguna, Founder Director Future Icons Group.
The webinar was attended by large number of participants who included the teachers, people from industry and the students
Prof. Ravi Inder Singh Director PURC, Ludhiana extend warm welcome to the Chief Guest Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor, Panjab University, Chandigarh and to Ms. Akshita Bahuguna, Keynote Speaker. Prof. Ravi Inder Singh gave an overview of how startups have the power to influence the economy of a nation and cited examples of successful entrepreneurs like jeff bezos and bill gates. He announced the opening of a startup cell in the UBSL PURC campus.
Vice Chancellor and Chief Guest Prof. Raj Kumar extended his presidential address to advocate students on how each person has an entrepreneur hidden in them to lad their paths. His motivated the students to start startups as a part of their career.
The key speaker of the Ms. Bahuguna who is an Edupreneur is well versed with significant aspects of the corporate world of startups. She walked through key messages of webinar to encourage students to take smart decisions about building the startups and administered to their fears of failure in life. She beautifully described her own life story of how her path was full of stumble stones at all corners, yet she is a successful edupreneur today as she never gave up on her ambitions of success. She did what she loved the most. Ms. Akshita Bahuguna presented short videos of real life stories of entrepreneurs such as the owner of KENT RO Mukesh Gupta, the CEO and co-founder of the Whatsapp Jan Koum and Brian Acton. Also she briefed out the story of Karsanbhai Patel, the man behind “Washing powder Nirma”.
She believes that for students the right time to start building startups is right off!
After her talk she took up questions from the enthusiastic audience and appreciated their efforts.
Towards the end, vote a thanks was proposed by Dr. Ashish Saihjpal, Coordinator University Business School, Ludhiana. He also acknowledged madam Akshita Bahuguna for her valuable and considerable in Genuity and for taking time to share here very useful resources.
The Interdisciplinary Centre for Swami Vivekananda Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh in collaboration with Dean International Students organised an International Interaction on the theme, ” Quest for International Peace and Unity.”
Prof.Renu Thakur, Coordinator of ICSVS welcomed the guests and introduced the distinguished speakers from Israel.
Prof Anju Suri, Dean International Students highlighted the theme of the event. She said that for peace in a democratic nation, the interests of both majority and the minority groups of people need to be equally taken care of. In Indian Constitution, the Preamble, the fundamental rights, the directive principles, fundamental duties protect the interests of both the groups thus contributing to international peace and unity.
The Dean University Instruction and officiating Vice Chancellor,Panjab University,Prof.V.R .Sinha was the chief guest on the occasion . He said that fostering mutual understanding between people from every culture, faith and background is important for international peace and unity.
Prof.Michal Bar Asher Siegal from Goldstein Goren D inepartment of Jewish thought, Ben Gurin University of Negev, Israel spoke on “The study of Religious Minorities living side by side: The case of Jews and Christians in Late Antiquity Persian Empire.” She informed about the importance of Christianity in the Persian empire, during the time of the composition and redaction of the rabbinic Babylonian Talmud, fostered a literary connection between the two religious populations. The shared literary elements in the literature of these two elite religious communities shed new light on the surprisingly inclusive nature of the Talmudic corpora and on the non-polemical nature of elite Jewish-Christian literary relations in late antique Persia. Her lecture is important to study the complex relationship between the Jews and Christians coexisting and sharing their traditions for peaceful existence.
The discourse by Ms Shirley Siegal, an artist from Israel, threw light on how artists convey crisis through their art works. For hundreds of years artists have painted scenes of everyday life during times of Pandemic. With several examples of such artworks she highlighted that art reflects societal issues and concerns. The rare examples from the Spanish flu of 1918 -1920 are very different from the Covid-19 colourful and attention-grabbing street art. These artworks inform us not only of artistic traditions but also, educate us on other societal issues thus are invaluable source of history.
The two discourses were followed by an interactive session which was moderated by a research scholar from the Department of History, Mr.Ashish Rawat. Dr.Priyatosh Sharma, Chairperson Department of History, proposed the vote of thanks.
In lieu of rising cases of Covid-19 in the city, Prof. V.R. Sinha, Dean University Instructions and officiating Vice Chancellor, Panjab University, Chandigarh instructed Sh. Vikram Singh, Chief of University Security (CUS), PU to check and pass on instructions to various shopkeepers of Sector 14 PU Campus Market to strictly follow the Covid 19 protocols.
The CUS after taking round of the market urged the shop owners to make the customers aware for wearing masks and maintain social distance while shopping in the market.
In order to sensitize the youth towards sustainability and motivating them to
contribute towards society with the help of their designing skills, University
Institute of Fashion Technology & Vocational Development, Panjab University
Chandigarh organized a competition “Trash To Trends: An Approach Towards
Sustainability”.
Students pursuing Bachelors and Masters in Fashion and Lifestyle technology
enthusiastically participated in the event. They designed Wall Hangings, Pen Pots,
Table Runners, Coasters, Flip Flops, Tops, Dresses, Skirts, Pouches, Tote Bags, and
Sling Bags out of household textile waste to have a minimal negative effect on the
global or local climate. Not only designing but creative photoshoot of the products
was undertaken by the students. Participants also described the steps they took to
design their products in detail. The entries were judged by Design and Environment
experts.
Kritika from M.Sc. 1st sem. and Amanpreet from B.Sc. 1st sem. bagged First position,
which was followed by Nitika (M.Sc. 1st sem.) at second and Yukta (B.Sc. 1st sem.)
at third position.
Appreciating efforts and the creative designing of the students, Dr Anu H. Gupta,
Chairperson, remarked that such initiatives on sustainability will educate youth
about their environmental responsibilities and prepare them for a better lifestyle.
Panjab University, Chandigarh has made Live, its designated portal for inviting inputs from all stakeholders today, informed Sh. Vikram Nayyar, Registrar and Member Secretary, of the Committee constituted for PU Governance Reforms.
He further added that the portal will remain active till 19th March, 2021. The same can be accessed through the link: https://pugovernancereforms.puchd.ac.in.
University Institute of Hotel and Tourism Management, Panjab University, Chandigarh conducted an Online Essay Writing Competition today under the aegis of “Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav” commemorating 75 years of Indian Independence celebrations.
Festivities commencing 75 weeks prior to Indian Independence Day 2022 and will be extended till Independence Day celebrations of year 2023. Apart from Panjab University, students from other colleges and Universities such as Jamia Millia Islamia, Uttarakhand Open University, Haldawani Nainital, also registered themselves to participate in the Essay writing competition.
Students wrote on the topic – “75 Years of Indian Independence: Achievements, Expectations and Future” and they were given a choice to choose between Hindi and English as their preffered language medium. Name of the Winners are 1st Position – Lajpat Dolpuria, 2nd Position – Shreya Mandhotra, 3rd Position – Vickey Maity. Participants were felicitated with Participation Certificate. Judgement of competition is done by Dr. Vineet Kumar, HoD, Hotel and Tourism Management, Career Point University, Hamirpur.
The Department of Life Long Learning & Extension, Panjab University, Chandigarh organized an online Webinar to celebrate the India’s 75 years of Independence “Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav”, today.
Dr. Parmjit Singh Kang, Chairperson, told the participants that this pious event is being celebrated all over the country and abroad. Today, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Sh. Narendra Damodardas Modi inaugurated the series of events at Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmadabad, Gujarat.
Dr. Kang discussed the history of Freedom Movement of India with First Battle of Independence in 1857. During this long process, thousands of Indians from all walks of life sacrificed their lives, millions of Indians willingly participated, hundreds of leaders directed and led the movement which ultimately culminated in independence for India on 15th August, 1947. Dr. Kang said according to Mahatma Gandhi, this was political freedom and we have to achieve economic and social freedom also. For this Constituent Assembly drafted Constitution for India which came into being on 26th January 1950. It is a very comprehensive document covering the entire gamut of governance.
Dr. Kang appealed to all the participants to do everything possible to preserve the constitution follow its provisions & principles in letter and spirit particularly Fundamental Right and adhere to National Duties.
The faculty members, Members of Alumni Association of Department, students of Certificate Course in Computer Application, students of Diploma in Pre-School Education and staff members of Department of Life Long Learning attended the webinar.
All corona protocols were observed by wearing masks and maintaining social distancing.
The Centre for Police Administration, Panjab University, Chandigarh in collaboration with the Women Police Station, Sector 17, Chandigarh Police celebrated the “Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Week (8th March, 2021-12th March, 2021)” to mark the occasion of the International Women’s Day.
Dr. Emanual Nahar, Chairman, Punjab State Minority Commission, Special Guest, talked about the significance of International Women’s Day, Constitutional rights of women, enhanced allocation of budget for women development and the role of current socio-economic and political factors for women development.
Dr. Kuldeep Singh, Chairperson introduced the theme of the programme and talked about the significance of women development and changing role of women in current times.
The other panelists of the programme: Mr. Rajeshwar Singh, Law Officer, State Legal Authority, Chandigarh provided information regarding the provision of free legal aid services for women and children. Ms. Sonal Kalia, Senior Supervisor & Ms. Navneet Kaur, Supervisor, Women and Child Helpline, Chandigarh Administration elaborated about the helpline services provided by the Chandigarh Administration to women and children in need.
Dr.Sonia Gandhi & Dr. Ajinder Singh, Nutritionist, Fortis Hospital, highlighted the importance of healthy and balance diet for women and children, in present times, for both physical and mental well-being.
The empowerment of women was highlighted through the cultural events i.e. Self-defence skills were demonstrated by the members of Swayam team of Chandigarh Police to impart skill to women to protect themselves during untoward circumstances. To create awareness regarding the abolishment of female foeticide, a skit was presented by members of the Smwad Theatre group. The children from Babu Dham colony also presented a group dance “Bhangra”.
Dr. Sanjeev Ranjan, Dr. M. Sanjeev Singh, Ms. Satnam Singh, staff members of the Centre for Police Administration, NCC Cadets and other members also attended the event. Ms. Pravesh Kumari, SHO, Women Police Station, Sector 17, Chandigarh Police proposed the vote of thanks.
