Panjab University Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Raj Kumar was today conferred with the Rank of ‘Honorary Colonel’ and appointment of ‘Colonel Commandant’ in the National Cadet Corps (NCC) which is granted by Government of India through a Gazette Notification and is an honour granted to distinguished persons who can motivate NCC cadets and contribute in furtherance of NCC activities.
The honorary rank and certificate issued by Lt. Gen. Rajeev Chopra, PVSM, AVSM, Director General NCC, New Delhi were presented by Major General Beji Mathews, ADG, NCC Directorate, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh and Brig. Harsh Chhibber, Group Commander, NCC Group Headquarters, Chandigarh at Group Headquarter, Chandigarh. 2nd Chandigarh Bn NCC is responsible for NCC activities in Panjab University and provides training and coordinates social service contribution by cadets.
Prof. Raj Kumar is the only officer to hold this coveted rank in Chandigarh.
Dy. Commandant, Amitesh Verma (NCC), Lt. Col. Surender Singh (NCC), Lt. and Dr. Kuldeep Singh, Chairperson, Centre for Police Administration, PU were also present on this occasion.
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Prof. Sanjay Chhibber, who is the senior most professor in the Department of Microbiology, Panjab University, Chandigarh has been appointed by Indian Council of Medical Research as ICMR Emeritus Scientist in its meeting held on 7th, August, 2020.He is the only one from Universities of India to find a place in the list of 11 selected scientists for this award.
The duration of appointment initially is for a period of three years in the first instance. Further extension upto a maximum period of two more years may be granted by the agency depending on the progress of research work.He shall be working on a project entitled “Alternative Roles for CRISPR- Cas System in Bacterial Virulence: Beyond Adaptive Immunity”.
Prof. Chhibber has been associated with teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students of Microbiology (Hons, School) at Panjab University for more than 42 years. During these years he has been actively engaged in research and many post graduate and doctoral students have completed their research projects under his guidance. He has published more than 250 research papers in scientific journals of repute in India and abroad.
His main work in recent years has been on finding alternative strategies to curb drug resistant bacterial infections. During the past more than one decade he has concentrated on bacteriophage therapy and anti-virulence approach to control antimicrobial resistant pathogens using in-vitro and animal models. In recent years bacteria have developed resistance towards commonly used antibiotics and as a result bacteria fail to respond to them. Many times clinicians find it difficult to treat such infections. Bacteriophages are viruses of bacteria that have the ability to kill bacteria. Recent studies have shown that they have the ability to lyse with antibiotic resistant bacteria. Therefore this approach is being explored to treat such infections as an alternate strategy. With more than 60 publications in this area, he is one of the Indian scientists who have made tremendous contributions in this field at the international platform.
At present he is the president of the Society for Bacteriophage Research and Therapy (SBRT). Bacteriophages which are viruses of bacteria are finding many applications in diverse areas and this society is a platform to promote these scientists.Last year, he was honoured by the Society of Microbiologists with “Life time Devotion Award” for his contribution in the field of Medical Microbiology. He is also a member of the central council of Association of Microbiologists of India.
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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Tree plantation drive was organised by Music Department Panjab University Chandigarh. Professor Neelam Paul Chairperson of the Department informed that this tree plantation drive has been launched not only to beautify the environment but also to spread awareness among younger generation in order to achieve sustainable drive and in the light of global warming organisation we need to grow more and more trees so that future generation could breathe in healthy environment.
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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.
