The enrollments for Panjab University’s highly successful and popular course on Digital Marketing have crossed the mark of 10000 for July-Nov 2020 semester. This course is available on MHRD’s SWAYAM platform and there is no enrollment fee for this course.
Dr Tejinderpal Singh, Associate Professor from University Business School is offering this course for the second time on SWAYAM platform and the curriculum is based on the industry practices and standards. According to Dr. Singh, anyone who wants to hone digital marketing skills may join this course on SWAYAM platform.
This course is following application-based teaching-learning pedagogy where learners will be exposed to various tools, platform and techniques of digital marketing such as WordPress, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Google Analytics etc.
The course has 40 online modules spreading over 3 months and the final examination will be conducted by the SWAYAM to certify the successful learners. Last year, this course was ranked amongst top 15 online courses world-wide by the ClassCentral, a directory of online courses.
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The impact of COVID-19 lockdown on ambient air quality of Chandigarh was studied by the Department of Environment Studies, Panjab University along with Department of Community Medicine & School of Public Health, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh and Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee.
The study recently published in the journal Chemosphere entitled ‘Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on air quality in Chandigarh, India: Understanding the emission sources during controlled anthropogenic activities’ examined the trend of 14 air pollutants, including particulate matter (PM10, PM2.5), trace atmospheric gases (NO2, NO, NOx, SO2, Ozone, NH3, CO) and Volatile Organic Compounds (benzene, toluene, o-xylene, m,p-xylene, ethylbenzene) along with six meteorological parameters before and during the COVID-19 lockdown.
The study duration was divided into four parts, i.e., a) 21 days of before lockdown b) 21 days of the first phase of lockdown c) 19 days of the second phase of lockdown d) 14 days of the third phase of lockdown. The results showed a significant reduction in all the major pollutants during the first and second phases of lockdown. However, the concentrations of SO2, Ozone, and m,p-xylene kept on increasing throughout the study period, except for benzene, which continuously decreased.
Dr. Suman Mor, Chairperson, Department of Environment Studies, PU and the lead investigator of the study, highlighted that vehicular pollution contributes as a primary source of air pollution during different stages of lockdown. Further, she added that regional atmospheric transfer of pollutants from coal-burning and stubble burning were identified as secondary sources of air pollution.
Dr. Ravindra Khaiwal, Additional Professor of Environment Health, Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health, PGIMER, who coordinated this study, mentioned that reduction in air pollution is linked to the decline in local emissions and frequent rainfall. He also highlighted that the increase in Ozone concentration seems to be associated with intense solar radiation and high temperature, which enhances the atmospheric reactivity during COVID-19 lockdown, leading to a rise in Ozone concentration not only in Chandigarh but many cities in India.
The percentage decrease in the concentrations during 1, 2 and 3 lockdown periods were 28.8 %, 23.4 % and 1.1 % for PM2.5 and 36.8 %, 22.8 % and 2.4 % for PM10, respectively. NO2 concentration was reduced by 23 %, 16.5 %, and 6.1 % in lockdown 1, 2, and 3, respectively, as compared to the average concentrations before the lockdown period.
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The department of Sanskrit, Panjab University, organized a plantation drive today in front of Shaheed Udham Singh hall building. Chairperson of the Department, Prof. Virendra Kumar Alankar led the drive. He said that keeping in view the pandemic situation, the drive was done with bare minimum participants who followed the guidelines regarding social distancing and sanitization. Prof. Alankar also added that the current situation saw the freedom of the natural world, due to the restricted movement of humans, which showed without doubt that humans were interfering with it, and harming themselves, due to which the practical as well as symbolic relevance of such drives has increased manifold.
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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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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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.
Online 2nd Balram Ji Dass Tandon Memorial Lecture organized by PU
‘Late Sh Balram Ji Dass Tandon was a leader of the Ist Generation who belonged to the Politics of Ideology and not Politics of Power’ said Sh. J.P.Nadda, National President of Bhartiya Janta Party while virtually addressing the 2nd Balram Ji Dass Tandon Memorial Lecture organised today by Panjab University and Balram Ji Dass Tandon Charitable Foundation.
He further added that Balram Ji Dass Tandon was a great Statesman and a great human being who used to take along everyone with his ideology. He used to give pious advice to all and was respected across the parties with his aura of peace. With his dedication and commitment towards party, he spread his ideology amongst all whom he touched in his life and even from jail, he used to uplift the morale of not only his family members but also of the party workers. Sh. Nadda also shared about his personal relations with him. He further added that carrying the legacy of Balram Ji Dass Tandon, the country is moving ahead on the path of Governance under the able leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi.
He mentioned further that W.H.O. appreciated that PM Modi has addressed health issues as well as economic issues simultaneously during the Corona Pandemic. Sh. Nadda gave details of various schemes of Government of India which is helping in reaching out to the masses. Today, the world is looking towards India, he added.
Sh. Sanjay Tandon, President, Balram Ji Dass Tandon Charitable Foundation, in his address shared that how as a father Sh Tandon had inspired and motivated him for various things in his life. He was motivated by his father for blood donation on his 18th Birthday and till now, 23 blood donations have been organized by him. He always encouraged them to exercise regularly, and inculcated in them spiritual and religious values. The same values are being inculcated in the next generations too, he added.
Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor, Panjab University, Chandigarh extended his warm welcome on behalf of PU family to Sh. J.P. Nadda Ji and to Sh. Sanjay Tandon and his family. He shared that Balram Ji Dass Tandon was not only a political worker but also a social worker and a writer from whose life there is much to learn.
Earlier, a brief film on the life history of Sh. Balram Ji Dass Tandon was shown and floral tributes were given by Sh. Sanjay Tandon and Prof. Raj Kumar.
A few glimpses of the address given last year on the 1st memorial lecture by Sh. Venkaiah Naidu were also shown at the webinar.
About 50,000 people viewed the webinar on various social media platforms.
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On the occasion of 128th Birth anniversary of Professor S. R. Ranganathan, National Professor and father of Library Science in India, the department of Library and Information Science and A.C. Joshi Library, Panjab University, Chandigarh in collaboration with Ranganathan Research Circle(RRC), New Delhi organised a webinar on the theme ‘Future of Librarianship in Digital Driven Era’ through cisco webex app.
In the webinar, Prof.Ronki Ram ,Dean, Faculty of Arts, Panjab University was the Chief Guest and Dr. S. M. Dhawan ,former head, National Physical Laboratory library, New Delhi, Dr. R.K. Chadha,Former Additional Secretary, Parliament Library, New Delhi and Dr.Narinder Kumar,Librarian, University of Delhi, Delhi were the resource persons.
Dr.Jivesh Bansal, Librarian welcomed all the guests. Prof. Preeti Mahajan ,Chairperson of the department introduced the theme of the webinar and Dr. P.R. Goswami ,Former Director,National Social Science Documentation Centre ( NASSDOC), and Convener of RRC elaborated the history and activities of Ranganathan Research Circle. In his presidential remarks, Prof Ronki Ram congratulated the organisers and praised the works of Dr Ranganathan especially the five laws which are apt in the present scenario. He furthermore highlighted the importance and need of a library and applauded the efforts of providing the right information to the right person at the right time.
Dr.Dhawan highlighted the library services and products which help in resource discovery as well as library management using softwares which in turn assist in managing the resources in context with digital interface along with the need, importance and impact of Library Consortia.
Dr.R. K. Chadha said that we have moved from the digital era to the disruptive era which has impacted the whole system. He said under the knowledge economy, libraries need to change the landscape by closing demand of the current generation by providing skilful people with critical thinking and interdisciplinary approach. Dr Narendra Kumar elaborated the relevance of Libraries and highlighted that his works are relevant even today. He discussed the impact of increase in journals’ prices and other factors compared to educational situations resulting in a dilemma for libraries constantly.
More than 150 participants including the students of the department participated in the webinar. Professor Rupak Chakravarty presented a formal vote of thanks.
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COVID has brought immense potential of Indian MSMEs and has resulted in self-reliance — Nitin Gadkari
Technology Enabling Centre (TEC) of Panjab University , Chandigarh in collaboration with Research for Resurgence Foundation (RFRF), Nagpur and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises – Development Institute (MSME-DI), Ludhiana organized an online workshop today on ‘Industry Academia Interaction: Assess and Address R&D Needs of MSMEs’ Nearly 100 MSMEs and about 150 academicians from different Institutes of higher learning attended this workshop. Hon’ Minister for MSME, Shri Nitin Gadkari graced this event with his presence as Chief Guest. Shri Mukul Kanitkar, Organizing Secretary, Bhartiya Shikshan Mandal (BSM) and Dr. Rajesh Biniwale ,Director General, RFRF graced the event with their presence as Guests of Honour.
The event started with a welcome address by Prof. Rajkumar, Vice Chancellor, Panjab University, who detailed the glorious history of Panjab University and its contribution towards research and nation building. He highlighted that the university is quite active even in these times of a pandemic and has organized around 350 webinars and submitted nearly 30 research projects.
Sh. Mukul Kanitkar, Guest of Honour of the webinar highlighted the nearly half-a-century long legacy of BSM. He also emphasized on the critical role played by RFRF in translating lab research towards solving national and societal needs. There is an urgent need to bridge the trust deficit between industry and academia and this remains a great challenge, he said. Industry participation in design and implementation of syllabus can be a way forward, as proposed in the new education policy. He also impressed the need for larger participation of industry with faculty members and provide more apprenticeships to students.
Shri Nitin Gadkari Ji, Hon’ble Minister MSME congratulated Panjab university for organizing the event. There is an ever-important role of academia-industry to come forward and join hands in these testing times of COVID19. Our large pool of talented population gives India an immense edge in these evolving global times. This would create numerous opportunities for converting knowledge to wealth, he emphasized. Sh. Gadkari said that policies should be driven to enable rapid development in backward districts of the country. The minister recalled several ways through which Punjab can contribute to the rural-centric growth model. This includes diversified farming with less and less reliance on traditional crops. COVID has brought immense potential of Indian MSMEs and has resulted in self-reliance and even export of medical technologies in the past few months. The minister assured increased liquidity by way of policies that are central and enabler to MSMEs.
He stressed that regional level interaction of industry-academia is a must for making youth capable to gain theoretical as well as practical knowledge. He discussed the various issues like ‘parali burning’, sugar conversion to ethanol, and many more of the region which needs industry-academia integration. He stressed that we must take decisions and do work with honesty and transparency.
About 20 speakers from MSME industries shared their specific R&D needs in this workshop. Academia present in the workshop participated in this session with great enthusiasm. In due course of time, cross-functional teams of academicians are envisaged jointly by TEC and RFRF, in order to innovate on technologies required by MSMEs. Professor Renu Vig of Panjab University pitched before MSMEs the various technologies developed at Design Innovation Centre (DIC) of Panjab University.
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