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Chandigarh September 8, 2021

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Department of Life Long Learning and Extension in collaboration with Centre for Social Work celebrated International Literacy Day on 8^th September, 2021.  More than 30 faculty members, students and office staff participated in the celebration of the event. 

The celebration promoted the World Theme of Literacy Day enumerated as; ‘Literacy for Human Centred Recovery: Narrowing the Digital Divide’.  Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Parmjit Singh Kang, Chairperson, DLLL&E welcomed the participants and highlighted the importance of literacy as a tool to change the word by educating everyone by raising their awareness, knowledge and information level.

Prof. Sween, Senior Most Faculty Member of the DLLL&E traced the history of celebrating this day at the International Level.  She said that Technology and Digitalization can enhance the participation of literacy at the individual, community, national and global level by computing and communicating the knowledge and information by using technology.

Dr. Gaurav Gaur, Chairperson, Centre for Social Work promoted literacy as a tool for community participation and effective communication. He said more efforts should be put-in to increase the Gross Enrollment Ratio, so that everyone can become literate.

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While speaking on the occasion, Prof. Prabha Vig from the department highlighted literacy to act as a passion for students and professionals so that they can continuously update their knowledge, information and awareness level to cope with knowledge explosion and adapt themselves according to it.  This indeed will help them to progress for self, community and nation. She further embarked that on the event of International Literacy Day celebrations, we should undertake activities like; donating books to local libraries, relatives and neighbourers, gifting a book to friends and starting a community lending library. 

Prof. Prabha Vig proposed the vote of thanks.

Chandigarh September 7, 2021

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The Environment Preservation and Awareness Committee of Panjab University alongwith Horticulture Division, celebrated International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies by organizing a plantation drive near Boys Hostel no.8 in Panjab University to spread the message of clean air. The day is celebrated to emphasize that clean air is an essential requirement for human beings and all life on Earth. Unfortunately, industrialization has polluted our air and water sources heavily leading to severe health disorders.

            15 plants each of sagwan and neem, which are eco friendly and have air purifying quality, were planted. The plantation was attended by Dr. Suman Mor, Chairperson, Deptt. of Environment Studies and Chairperson Environment Preservation and Awareness Committee, Prof. Monica Randhawa, UIET, Dr. Manjushri Sharma, UIAMS, Dr. A.N. Singh, Deptt. of Botany, Er. Anil Thakur, Divisional Engineer (Horticulture), Er. Amandeep Singla, Assistant Engineer (Horticulture) and research scholars of Environment Studies & Botany.

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            Dr. Suman Mor stressed upon the need of clean air to lead a healthy lifestyle. Er. Anil Thakur gave the message that the Horticulture Division of Panjab University is doing number of plantations, in which most of the plants are air purifier and to create awareness about environment among the masses. The day is celebrated after the resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly, September 7, became the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies. 2020 marked the first international observance of the day with the theme “Clean Air for All.”

Chandigarh September 6, 2021

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University Institute of Fashion Technology & Vocational Development (UIFT & VD), Panjab University, Chandigarh organized a one-day online art workshop on ‘Lippan Cone Art’ for the students of M.Sc. and B.Sc. Fashion and Lifestyle Technology. The demonstrations of the workshop was conducted on 18thof August, 2021 and students were given two weeks to prepare final products that they presented the same on 6^th September 2021. 

The traditional mural craft of Rajasthan and Gujarat was demonstrated by Resource person Mrs. Santosh Verma. She explained the process and also elaborated upon modern techniques that are used today. Though this artform is traditionally created with the colour white, she also explained how colour can be introduced into this artform. She gave an online live demonstration on the technique and process of creating Lippan Cone Art and further enhanced the designs with the use of mirror cut-outs.

Dr Anu H. Gupta, Chairperson UIFT & VD shared her views on the importance of learning and understanding our rich Art & Craft heritage. She also stressed on learning these age-old craft techniques and merging them with contemporary ideas which opens new avenues for the students.

The workshop was well received and participants created a diverse range of artworks using the Lippan technique. Products like decorated mirrors, picture frames, and other home lifestyle products were created and presented by the participating students.

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Sharing her experience, Aditi a students of B.SC. V said “This workshop has been an inspiring experience. The content and the techniques demonstrated were very interesting. Well organised, very informative and enjoyable. I’m very excited to experiment with this artform and can’t wait to add these to my online store.”

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Chandigarh, September 1:- Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh today warned the paid parking contractors to implement mandatory features in all parking lots according to the Tender document failing which immediate penal provisions shall be imposed.

In this regard a meeting was held here today under the chairpersonship of Commissioner, MCC which was attended by the paid parking contractors and all concerned officers of MCC. During the meeting various issues were discussed and the following measures have been decided to implement immediately.

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·        Rate lists will have to be displayed wherever not displayed yet.

·        “No parking” and “No haphazard parking” Sign boards to be displayed.

·        Pictures of number plates of serious violators to be taken and action to be initiated against them in coordination with police and concerned MCC authorities. A whatsapp group of the concerned contractors, area police and concerned MCC officials to be created to ensure the same.

·        Display of LED screens should be proper functional.

·        Existing app should be made proper functional immediately to show real time space slots available in the parking lot.

·        Ensure internet related issues resolved in all the parking lots.

·        Proper quality uniform should be ensured for the deployed attendants at parking lot.

·        Entry of vehicle and out punching should be properly synchronized and recorded.

·        Photographic evidence be maintained of each and every service to be adhered in the parking lots.

·        MCC authorities in coordination with police will remove/tow the wrongly parked vehicles.

·        Daily inspection report including features functional be submitted. Contractors were given 7 days to implement all the features, after which MCC shall revisit/inspect each and every parking lot.