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Chandigarh January 14, 2021

The Enactus team of Panjab University collaborated with Enactus IIT-Delhi and organised a fundraising campaign “Together We Care”, to distribute face shields to the frontline workers of Panjab University. A total of 1100 face shields were procured by the team from the funds generated through the campaign, informed Prof. Seema Kapoor.

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Prof. R.K.Singla, Dean of University Instruction, Panjab University distributed face shields among the Sanitary Workers, Security Staff, Health workers and Hostel Mess Workers of Panjab University in the presence of other dignitaries who graced this occasion including Prof. S.K. Tomar, Dean Student Welfare, Prof. Sukhbir Kaur, Dean Student Welfare (Women), Prof. Ashwani Koul, Chief of University Security, Dr. Rupinder Kaur, Chief Medical Officer, BJG Institute of Health, Prof. Amrit Toor, Chairperson, SSBUICET and Er. Anil Thakur, Divisional Engineer of Horticulture Division and staff of Dean Student Welfare Office.

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Special care was taken to adhere to all COVID-19 Management Guidelines issued by Government of India Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. Prof. Singla and other dignitaries present during the event appreciated the humanitarian spirits of the team and applauded them for their exemplary work towards the weaker section of the society.

The Enactus team of Panjab University is one of the leading non-profit student organization seeking to solve global problems through entrepreneurial actions. The team has bagged many laurels at various stages and has continuously thrived to be among the top Enactus teams throughout India by bringing positive changes in our society. Currently, the team is running two projects namely Project Dhra & Project Uday with main objective of curbing the plastic menace, informed Prof. Seema Kapoor, Faculty Advisor of Enactus team. Project Dhra aims to replace plasticware with earthenware, combat plastic pollution and help community of potters to earn a sustainable source of income. Project Uday has two-fold objective- Women Empowerment and reducing both plastic & textile pollution.

She added that serving humanity is an integral part of Enactus Panjab University team. Continuing the tradition of service towards humanity, Enactus Panjab University has once again set an example. Due to the ongoing pandemic, a lot of people, especially the frontline workers have become seriously prone to the deadly coronavirus. Seeing the grave situation,  the team took initiative of distribution of face shields. 

The event was coordinated by Yash Tripathi, Meesha and Nandini & Harleen Singh, student members of Enactus team. Mr. Akshat Kaushik, President of Enactus team informed that the team further plans to distribute the rest of the Face Shields to the Health Workers of Development Indigenous Resources-India (DIR), an NGO and averred that the team is leaving no stone unturned in this harsh situation.

Chandigarh January 9, 2021

Hon’ble Justice Sh. Adarsh Kumar Goel, Chairperson of National Green Tribunal, released the booklet “GREEN VERDICTS-2020: A report highlighting the key judgments by NGT year 2020” which is compiled by Dr. Suman Mor, Department of Environment Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh and Dr. Ravindra Khaiwal, Department of Community Medicine & School of Public Health, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh for bringing awareness and highlighting the importance and impact of NGTs judgments in empowering communities, protecting the environment and promoting better health for all.

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In his keynote address, Justice Shri Adarsh Kumar Goel highlighted the role and mandate of NGT to provide environmental justice and protect the public’s legal rights. He mentioned that there is a need to ensure sustainability for the protection of the environment and health. He highlighted that NGT is committed toenvironmental protection, conservation of forests and other natural resources, including enforcement of any legal right relating to the environment and giving relief and compensation for damages to persons and property, especially for vulnerable communities. He urged to increase awareness on local environmental issues and asked the educational institutions to take initiatives for their holistic solution. He appreciated authors’ efforts in disseminating information through informative booklets, which will help to communicate technical information in simple language to the general public and motivate them for greening their actions.

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Prof Davinder Kumar, Secretary to VC, Panjab University, highlighted that the university provides a healthier environment for its research scholars and academicians to work for solution-oriented research focusing on local and issues. Dr. Suman Mor, Chairperson, Department of Environment Science, Panjab University, Chandigarh, emphasized that public participation is the key to resolving environmental challenges. She highlighted how the Department of Environment Studies, Panjab University, actively involved in national environment-related programs such as National Clean Air Programme and Swachh Baharat Missions. Dr. Ravindra Khaiwal, Department of Community Medicine & School of Public Health, PGIMER, Chandigarh, highlighted the concern of increasing environmental pollution and related health impacts. He mentioned that empowering the community, educating them and creating awareness among them will help in solving these problems for the betterment of environment and public health.

The booklet ‘Green Verdicts 2020’ is presented with information on various environmental issues and will help to engage individuals to develop a deeper understanding of local and regional environmental issues and have the skills to make informed and responsible decisions to ensure environmental sustainability.

The event was graced by Justice Jasbir Singh, Justice Pritam Pal, Smt. Urvashi Gulati (IAS), Shri Subodh Aggarwal (IAS) and Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal. More than 200 participants from various universities and institutes attended the event.

Chandigarh January 6, 2021

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The Panjab University has allowed stay in the Hostels  of Sector 14 Campus for all the eligible research scholars only, who have experimental work in the laboratories and have completed 2 years after enrolment/registration and who were staying in the hostels in the session 2019-20, with the consent of their respective supervisor, informed Prof Sukhbir Kaur, Dean Student Welfare(W).  Research Scholars of hostels of Sector-25 will be adjusted in Sector-14 hostels. She added that the residents will have to follow the following conditions:

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a)           Covid-19 test is must for research scholars, done within a week prior to joining hostel accommodation.

b)    An undertaking will have to be submitted by the research scholars to the Warden of the hostel forwarded through the concerned Chairperson of the Department that they will follow SOPs.

c)           All the residents are also advised to go through SOPs provided in the hostels and to adhere strictly.

d)          Food will be served through tiffin (lunch box) on cash payment basis.  Residents are advised to bring two tiffins to take precautions during the present situation of Covid-19.

e)           Guests/visitors entry is not allowed till further orders.

f)            Minimum number of messes/canteens will be opened and the residents have to collect their tiffin from Contractors.

g)           Facilities of shops (barber/beauty parlour, tailor, tuck-shops, washer man/washer woman etc.) will not be provided for the time being till further orders.

The research scholars who have completed more than five years after enrolment be allowed to avail hostel facility on daily charges.

Chandigarh January 5, 2021

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This is for the information of public in general and students in particular that the guidelines / instructions for the students appearing in the Online Examinations commencing w.e.f. 15.01.2021 for Re-appear – Professional Courses, Deficient Subjects, Environment Education and students of intermediate semesters whose result is cancelled, have been released and uploaded on the University website, informed Prof Jagat Bhushan, Controller of Examinations, Panjab University.

The students can access these instructions at the notice board:

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https://exams.puchd.ac.in/show-noticeboard.php

and datesheets at:

https://exams.puchd.ac.in/datesheet.php