Chandigarh October 16, 2019
A lecture cum quiz and a slogan writing competition was organized at University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET), Panjab University, Chandigarh , here today to celebrate the birth anniversary of Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. Ms. Ravinder Sahi, Senior Director, ETDC, Mohali, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India, was the speaker and the chief guest of the event. Prof. Savita Gupta, Director UIET and faculty members of ECE department graced the event with their presence.
The session was inaugurated with a lamp lighting ceremony and welcome speech for the guest. The talk by Ms. Ravinder Sahi was mostly focused on the life and achievements of Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. It was more of an interactive session where she interacted and asked questions from students. She motivated students and teachers to go to the website www.abdulkalam.com and take the oath as a student or a teacher. She motivated everyone to read the amazing books authored by Dr. Kalam. This was followed by some childhood stories of Dr. Kalam and how he had struggled throughout to reach such a honorable position. Overall, the session was motivating, inspiring, interactive and fun. The session came to an end by presenting a token of gratitude to the chief guest and to the Director UIET.
After the event, a slogan writing competition was held where students participated and showcased their art skills.
