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Chandigarh February 15, 2021

University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS), Panjab University, Chandigarh contributed in the Rashtriya Aavishkar Abhiyan (RAA) jointly in association with Government Model School, Sector 8-B, Chandigarh on 15^th February, 2021.

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            Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan is a novel concept developed and launched on 9^th July, 2015 by Late Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Former President of India and it is still running successfully in the country by Ministry of  Education. The aim is to inculcate a spirit of inquisitiveness, creativity, excitement and love for Science and Mathematics in school children through inside and outside classroom activities, observation and experimentation. It is a joint framework across School Education and Higher Education to motivate children in learning Science, Mathematics and Technology.

            Keeping in view the present pandemic times, the RAA was organised in the Government Model School, Sector 8-B, Chandigarh itself where Dr Anurag Kuhad, Dr Neelima Dhingra, Dr Sangeeta Pilkhwal Sah and Dr Ranjana Bhandari Assistant Professors from UIPS interacted with science and humanity students of Class 11^th-12^th. The highlights of the interaction were virtual tour to the Panjab University and the institute (UIPS) through videos. Dr Anurag Kuhad shared information regarding rich academic and research heritage of Panjab University, its distinguished alumni, and entrance examination specifically PU-CET-UG, PUTHAT, PU-BA/B.Com LLB (5 year) integrated course for various Bachelor’s program running in the University and their future scopes. The virtual tour of the institute showcased that Panjab University is one of the oldest universities in India which was established in 1882 as University of Panjab at Lahore and the University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences is one of its stalwart institute known for excellence in pharmaceutical education and research across the country. Further the detailed coverage of the courses offered at UIPS, their scopes; infrastructure and state of art facility of the UIPS made students curious and they were inclined to know more about the Pharmacy Profession.

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            Dr Neelima Dhingra initiated her interaction with the word “Pharmacy” and made students acquainted with the word by sharing that how pharmacy profession imparts a positive impact on public health service by discovering new drugs, ensuring the safe and effective use of medications.

            Further the emphasis on the role of India as “Pharmacy of the World” in the current unprecedented times by Dr Sangeeta Pilkhwal Sah motivated the students to take this profession as a career.

            Dr Ranjana Bhandari advocated that how adoption of entrepreneurship principles is very important in the field of pharmacy. It’s only the entrepreneurs who have made India world’s largest generic drugs exporter to the world. India has become a pharma manufacturing hub because of the efforts of entrepreneurs in the pharma market.

            The outreach acivity by UIPS under this Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan evoked a huge response among students. The speakers were flooded with number of questions about Honours School, courses available, entrance test requirements, eligibility, fee structure, job prospects and future career options. Dr Anurag Kuhad explored students to “Joy of Science” and inspire them to join sciences as future career path.

            This outreach activity was organised after the directions of State Project Director-Cum Director School Education Samagra Siksha, Chandigarh by Mrs Sunita Singh (Principal), Mr Paramjeet Singh (Lecture Physics) and Mr Rajesh Kumar (JBT) from Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 8-B, Chandigarh.

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World Radio Day was celebrated at School of Communication Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh, today. The Community Radio Station of Panjab University, Jyotirgamaya 91.2 MHz, also completed its ten years, today.

On this special occasion, SCS organised an online event to mark the celebration of the two occasions. This day will be remembered as another special day as Dr. Sumedha Singh, Coordinator, Jyotirgamaya 91.2 MHz, Vice-president, Community Radio Association of India (North), and Chairperson, School of Communication Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh, signed a virtual MoU with CIET NCERT for broadcasting their education based content. Prof. (Dr.) Amarendra Behera, Joint Director, CIET NCERT, was present during the event as Guest of Honour to execute the virtual MoU. He shared his experience and memories related to radio broadcasting.

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Based on the MoU, Dr. Sumedha Singh also announced the launch of a new program – Qitaabee Navaab – that will broadcast the educational content shared by CIET NCERT. Qitaabee Navaab will be a part of an ongoing program, Shiksha Ke Anek Aayaam, being broadcast thrice a day: 11:00 am, 03:00 pm, and 07:00 pm. The content to be broadcast through Qitaabee Navaab is curriculum based (including audio books & audio lessons), as well as enrichment programs (including drama, music, rhyme, radio games, quiz, stories, talks etc. based on educational concepts).

Other guest speakers present during the event were Prof. (Dr.) Ashutosh Mishra, Dean, Academics, Chitkara International University, and Dr. Pankaj Garg, Programming Head, Radio Chitkara. Prof. Mishra talked about the contribution of radio in uplifting the society. He also re-emphasized on the need of private radio stations airing news content as well as patenting their content. Dr. Garg talked about how the present technology has made radio more accessible to the public. Dr. Suresh Gaur who has worked for many years on this medium shared his experience of working on radio stations. Two people from the participants, Mr. Rajesh and Adv. Mahima Singh who have also been long associated with the world of radio shared their experiences. Adv. Mahima Singh who worked as a child artist on radio remembered those days at All India Radio when the anchors were called didi and children used to have that sense of belongingness with the programs.

Other faculty members of the School of Communication Studies, Prof. (Dr) Archana Singh, Jayanth Narayanpethkar and Dr. Bhavneet Bhatti shared their own experiences of establishing and running Jyotirgamaya 91.2 MHz housed in the School of Communication Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh.

The event concluded with the cake cutting ceremony in the studios of Jyotirgamaya 91.2 MHz where most of the Jyotirgamaya 91.2 MHz and SCS family members were present. Dr. Sumedha Singh presented her special vote of thanks to Mr. Sunil Sharma for his extraordinary contribution to the functioning of Jyotirgamaya 91.2 MHz.

Chandigarh February 11, 2021

‘Manukhta da Rehbar Guru Teg Bahadur’, a musical program organised at Ramgarhia Girls College in association with Youth Welfare Department, Panjab University, Chandigarh

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As a part of series of programs of Punjab Government and Panjab University, Chandigarh  to celebrate the 400th birth anniversary of Guru Teg Bahadur ji , students musical program: ‘Manukhta da Rehbar Guru Teg Bahadur ‘ was organised in online as well as offline mode at Ramgarhia Girls College (RGC).

Dr. V.R. Sinha, Dean University Instructions, in his inaugural address praised the efforts of RGC by saying that these kinds of programs are very relieving in such tough times because remembering the great Gurus and their efforts for the welfare of mankind surely soothe every soul. 

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Prof. Sanjay Kaushik, Dean College Development Council was the Chief Guest and he expressed his views by saying that  the history of mankind is the witness of the fact that the martyrdom of the 9th Guru was so great that it shielded not only the humanity  in those times but paved the way for the  foundation of the Sikh Panth by his son Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

Dr. Tejinder Kaur, Director Education, S.G.P.C, while praising the participants said that these kind of programs inspire young generation to follow the teachings of the great Gurus and these efforts must be appreciated.

S. Ranjodh Singh, President Ramgarhia Educational Council said that the world today needs to seek inspiration from the Sikh religion as this is the treasure house of divine knowledge and Guru Teg Bahadur ji sacrificed his life for the welfare of mankind, this is the greatest of all religions where Gurus themselves gave away their lives to bring peace and to teach the lesson of equality to the people.

Dr. Nirmal Jaura, Director Youth Welfare Department said that 12 colleges participated in this programme and students were highly enthusiastic and the contribution of Ramgarhia Girls College in organizing this programme is remarkable.

Earlier, Principal Dr.Inderjit Kaur welcomed all the guests and said that this is a great effort by Youth Welfare Department  of Panjab University  that provided a platform to these 12 colleges to celebrate the 400^th birth anniversary of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji in a musical way.

Dr. Narinder Singh Sidhu, Principal, National College Doraha gave the vote of thanks

Chandigarh February 11, 2021

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Research Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 27, Nos. 1-3, of Panjab University, Chandigarh  was released today by Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor. Prof. Pampa Mukherjee, Editor in Chief and Prof. Renu Thakur, Editor of the Journal were present on the occasion. This is one of the premier Journal of PU in the field of Social Sciences in the region.

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