NSS Volunteers performed a Skit Play on “Good touch & Bad touch” for Ankur School students

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Chandigarh April 29, 2022

NSS UIET successfully conducted the Skit Play on the topic “Good touch & Bad touch” on 29.04.2022 under the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. NSS coordinators Ganga Batra & Tryammbak Kansal along with team performed in Ankur school. The play was conducted under the guidance of Programme Officers Dr. Shankar Sehgal, Dr. Naveen Kumar and Dr. Vivek Kumar.

The main aim of the play was to sensitize the young minds about the good touch and bad touch. The target audience were children belonging to the age group of 5-12 years. Due to the lack of constructive discussion about such topics, owing to stigmatized conditioning, it is imperative for growing kids to be well versed with which kind of touches are good/healthy for them and which kind of touches they should be cautious of.

Therefore, the main objectives were:

·        To make them aware about how to act at times when they encounter a ‘bad’ touch.

·        To imbibe into them the thought that suffering sexual abuse is not the fault of the victim but an extremely serious offence by the perpetrator.

Conclusion:

It was a great opportunity for NSS Team as we got a chance to take a progressive stand on a sensitive and important issue and also got the chance to educate the young minds.

ENACTUS TEAM OF PU AND VERSATILE GROUP UNFOLDS MYTHARCHE, HIGHLIGHTING THE IMPORTANCE OF MENSTRUAL HEALTH & HYGIENE

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Chandigarh April 29, 2022

Enactus team of Panjab University, a Non-Profit International Organisation along with Versatile Enterprises Pvt. Ltd., Ludhiana under its CSR project Amodini, organised Mytharche- Transfusing NexGen Perspective”, first workshop in series on “Menstrual Health & Hygiene Management” during Cyanide 2022, the annual fest of Dr. SSBUICET, Panjab University, conveyed Prof. Seema Kapoor, Faculty advisor, Enactus team. Dean of University Instruction, Prof. Renu Vig honoured the event as the Chief Guest.

The Guest of Honour for the event included Prof. Jagtar Singh, Dean Student Welfare, Dr.Neelam Sodhi MD (OBS & Gynaecology), Dr. Satish Sharma, former Syndicate member of PU and Ms. Mamta Dutta, Ex Chaiperson, Punjab Khadi Board. Other dignitaries present included Dr. Rupinder Kaur (CMO, PU), Dr. Ekta Bajaj (Dietician), Dr. Monica Munjial and Dr. Anu H. Gupta.

The workshop began with a welcome speech by Prof. Amrit Pal Toor, Chairperson SSBUICET who extended a heartfelt welcome to all the dignitaries present. Prof. Renu Vig, chief guest of the event highlighted the prominent role played by Enactus in progress of marginalised communities. She acknowledged the efforts and zeal of the students in organising the workshop to make people cognizant of the significance of menstrual hygiene and the detrimental effects of conventional plastic based sanitary napkins. Prof. Jagtar Singh appreciated the team to have come up with the workshop and extended their assistance in initiating more such events, focused on raising issues of societal importance.

A virtual address was given by Smt. Sarabjit Kaur, Mayor of Chandigarh in which she illuminated the endeavours of Team Enactus to ameliorate the living conditions of underprivileged women and extended her assistance in carrying out collaborative projects between Enactus and Chandigarh Administration, told Akshit Kalra, President Enactus team.

Dr. Neelam Sodhi gave an interactive speech on the importance of good menstrual health. She not only stressed on the importance of eradicating stigmas surrounding menstrual hygiene and health but also conveyed that standard sanitary napkin are detrimental to both environment and female hygiene, so cloth-based napkins are a viable alternative.

Drama club of Panjab University headed by Hargobind Randhawa gave a theatrical performance on menstrual health, as part of the event. It was received with great vigour from the audience and evoked minds regarding the sensitive issue of menstruation. The workshop witnessed singing and dance performance,which brightened the mood and produced jolly vibes among the audience.

Dr. Asha Katoch, CEO, DIR-India talked about the perception of women in slum areas and how menstrual hygiene is not considered to be of significance.

“Mytharche” proceeded with a monologue competition, based on the theme of the workshop wherein 10 students participated. 2 community ladies under the sanitary napkins project gave the case studies and made everybody aware of effectiveness of cloth-based sanitary napkins. The competition was judged by eminent Prof. Ramanjit Kaur Johal (Former Dean Research), Dr. Rajni Lamba (CEO, The Reeds) andDr. Renuka Salwan (Former Director of Public Relations, P.U.).

Dr. Rajni Lamba, CEO, of The Reeds, addressed the audience accentuating that menstrual hygiene is of paramount importance and shared the feedback of girls/ladies who were given these cloth-based sanitary napkins. She also emphasised that conversation around menstruation shouldn’t be suppressed.

Ms. Ibadat Jishtu, India Program Manager & Consultant, Enactus Global congratulated the Enactus team for being in the top 12 in the 1R4O competition worldwide.

Shri. Vipan Seth, Director, Versatile Group,also an alumnus of Department of chemical engineering highlighted that woman shouldn’t be excluded when on menstruation. He stressed that project Amodini since its inception has touched the lives of 8000 girls and has worked on this reusable sanitary pads with a vision of Swachh Bharat. He also announced the results of the poster making and monologue competition. The prizes of each competition were Rs. 1000, 800, 600 and 2 consolation prizes. All the participants of the workshop were given certificates of participation to boost their morale.

The workshop helped in breaking the taboo around the topic and made the audience of more than 200 including 175 students from various departments, and faculty aware of the benefits of using cloth-based sanitary napkins over plastic-based sanitary pads, conveyed Ms.Geetanjali Seth, CSR coordinator Versatile group.

In the end, the dignitaries were felicitated with eco-friendly ceramic pots, organic tea bags and face masks. The workshop was completely sponsored by the Versatile Group, for which the Enactus team was very grateful to Shri. Arun Seth, Managing Director, Versatile group.

The vote of thanks was given by Prof Seema Kapoor followed by refreshments and a visit to the cloth-based sanitary napkin stall that was put up under in collaborative venture of DIR, Enactus and Versatile groupinthe department premises.

Akshit Kalra, President & Dea Batra, Content Head of Team Enactus along with Harsh Sharma, Technical Head handled the responsibility of stage and accentuated the significance of initiating conversations regarding menstruation, that matter.

Ukraine-Russia war may alter global order drastically

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Chandigarh April 29, 2022

“Russian war in Ukraine may not be confined to Eurasia in terms of its implications for the world. It will affect the nature of unipolar world which at present is marked by US hegemony” argued experts participating in one-day seminar on “Ukraine Crisis, Emerging World Order & Implications for India” organized by Department of Defence and National Security Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh today that is 28th April, 2022.

Dr Jaskaran Singh Waraich, Chairperson of the department, welcomed the guests present for the event and also highlighted the significance of the theme, while also giving the details of the objectives and the programme of the seminar. While inaugurating the seminar Vice Chancellor Professor Raj Kumar emphasized on the changing nature of geo-political scenario of the world in the context of the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict. He also highlighted the issues concerning India’s foreign policy in this context. The inaugural speaker Admiral Sunil Lanba (retd.) former chief of Indian Navy, also, highlighted the historical perspective of the ongoing conflict and geopolitical trends. In his keynote address Lt Gen Raj Shukla (retd.) delved on the major implications of Ukraine-Russia conflict and the change which may result in the aftermath of war.

In the first technical session, Dr Meena Singh Roy, former senior researcher with IDSA discussed the genesis of the Ukrainian Crises. She highlighted the historical seeds of discontent and power balance emerging out of various alliances. Maj Gen Amarjit Singh (retd.) pointed out the trends unfolding in various parts of the world specifically in West Asia and their linkages with India.

Professsor Kuldip Singh from GNDU examined the way global order has undergone a change since 9/11. He argued that India should exercise its strategic autonomy to utilize changes unleashed by war to its advantages. His argument was that India should take a lead to reorient global order away from West-Centric system, reactivating forums like BRICS and refashioning Bretton Woods institutions designed by the West for which global situation favoured India.

Maj. Gen. Raj Mehta (Retd.), Professor Sanjay Kumar Pandey form JNU and Lt Gen R S Panwar (Retd.) elaborated upon the Interests of various world actors and their likely intentions.

The technical session on the theme ‘contours of technology, military strategy and operations of war’ was chaired by Lt Gen KJ Singh (Retd) and co-chaired by Simrit Kahlon. In this session Dr. Shalini Chawla from Center for Air Power Studies, Lt Gen P R Shankar (retd) highlighted the lessons for India and emerging world order and balance of power. Employment of various weapons systems disruptive technologies in the ongoing conflict was also elucidated for the benefit of attendees and students.

In the valedictory session, Lt Gen Bhopinder Singh, former Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands & Puducherry was key speaker. In his valedictory address, he pointed out that academicians and defence forces have to work in sink for deriving the appropriate lessons from this ongoing conflict to make our nation strong for any and all future challenges.

The Chairperson of the department Dr. Jaskaran Singh Waraich gave the vote of thanks to all speakers, organizers and attendees for the resounding success of the seminar.

Three day Student’s Fest kick starts in Dr. SSBUICET

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Koral ‘Purnoor’, Demokratic Front, Chandigarh April 28, 2022

Prof Raj Kumar inaugurated Cyanide 2022, the cultural fest of Chemical Engg ( Dr SSB UICET) Panjab University. This is the first such fest being organized post pandemic. The event started with Cyanothon- a marathon giving a tribute to flying Sikh, Milka Singh followed by Sukhmani sahib path. Three days will witness a series of events  like oratory games, Nukadnakkad, Enactus, Mr and Mrs Cyanide, dance shows and many more.

On this occasion Prof. Raj Kumar lauded the efforts of the Prof Amrit Toor, Chairperson, Dr. SSBUICET in revamping the institute infrastructure and liaisoning with alumni and  further wished that startups and entrepreneurship culture be developed in the institute. He emphasized on holistic development of engineering students and said that fests like Cyanide motivate the students and develop their organization and interpersonal skills.

He also inaugurated the renovated seminar halls/classrooms and stressed on establishing incubation centre inside Chemical Engineering to promote more startups. Prof Kumar while launching the “Startup Cafeteria” by two alumni members, Sourav Kansal and Vibhushit Singh appreciated the efforts of a food startup where students and alumni of the Institution joined hands to launch natural dried fruits, berry juices and gluten free bakery products under the name of FreakoFresh.

Prof. Raj Kumar also encouraged Dr SSBUICET to take a lead amongst CRIKC Institutions wherein the nationally established S& T clusters are being promoted. Prof Kumar invoked the students of Dr SSBUICET to reach greater heights by becoming job provider rather than job seeker. He also announced that an alumni from USA Arun and Arvind Verma are donating Rs3.5 cr to Dr SSBUICET for renovation of building, infrastructure, laboratories & Pilot Plant.

Finally he expressed his happiness and congratulated that the Institution has got NBA accreditation for BE Chemical Engg. Course.

पंजाब के अजनाला के 165 साल पुराने मानव कंकाल गंगा के मैदान के शहीदों के

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2014 की शुरुआत में पंजाब के अजनाला शहर में एक पुराने कुएं से बड़ी संख्या में मानव कंकाल की खुदाई की गई थी। कुछ इतिहासकारों का मानना है कि ये कंकाल उन लोगों के हैं जो भारत और पाकिस्तान के विभाजन के दौरान हुए दंगों में मारे गए थे। विभिन्न ऐतिहासिक स्रोतों पर आधारित अन्य प्रचलित मान्यता यह है कि ये भारतीय स्वतंत्रता संग्राम के 1857 के विद्रोह के दौरान ब्रिटिश सेना द्वारा मारे गए भारतीय सैनिकों के कंकाल हैं। हालांकि, वैज्ञानिक प्रमाणों की कमी के कारण इन सैनिकों की पहचान और भौगोलिक उत्पत्ति पर गहन बहस चल रही है।

कोरल ‘पुरनूर’। डेमोक्रेटिक फ्रंट, चंडीगढ़ :

विभिन्न किंवदंतीयो के आधार पर स्थानीय इतिहासकार की पहल पर 28 फ़रवरी 2014 को पंजाब के अजनाला कस्बे के एक पुराने कुंए से कई मानव कंकालों के अवशेष निकले। कुछ इतिहासकारों का मत है की ये कंकाल भारत पाकिस्तान के बटवारे के दौरान दंगों में मारे गए लोगो के है, जबकि  विभिन्न स्रोतों के आधार पर प्रचलित धारणा है, की ये कंकाल उन भारतीय सैनिकों के है, जिनकी हत्या 1857 स्वतंत्रता संग्राम के विद्रोह के दौरान अंग्रेजों ने कर दी थी। हालाँकि, उन सैनिकों के  भौगोलिक उद्गम पर गहन बहस चल रही है।

 इस विषय की वास्तविकता पता करने के लिए पंजाब विश्वविद्यालय के एन्थ्रोपोलाजिस्ट डॉ जगमिंदर सिंह सेहरावत ने इन कंकालों के डीएनए और आइसोटोप एनालिसिस के लिए सीसीऍमबी हैदराबाद और बीरबल साहनी इंस्टिट्यूट लखनऊ भेजा। वैज्ञानिको की दो अलग अलग टीम ने डीएनए और आइसोटोप एनालिसिस किया और पाया की शहीद  लोग गंगा घाटी क्षेत्र के रहने वाले थे। यह अध्ययन विज्ञानं की पत्रिका फ्रंटियर्स इन जेनेटिक्स में प्रकाशित हुई है।

इस टीम के प्रमुख सदस्य सीसीऍमबी हैदराबाद के वरिष्ठ वैज्ञानिक डॉ कुमारसामी थंगराज ने कहा की इस अध्ययन से प्राप्त आंकड़ों से ही शहीद सैनिकों के भौगोलिक उद्गम के बारे में सटीक जानकारी मिली है।

इस शोध में 50 सैंपल डीएनए एनालिसिस और 85 सैंपल आइसोटोप एनालिसिस के लिए इस्तेमाल किये गए। दोनों शोध के तरीको ने बताया की कुंए में मिले हुवे मानव कंकाल पंजाब या पाकिस्तान के रहने वाले लोगो के नहीं थे। डीएनए सीक्वेंस के मेल यूपी, बिहार, और पश्चिम बंगाल के लोगो से मिले, जबकि दांतों के एनामेल के आइसोटोप एनालिसिस ने तस्कीद किया की यह कंकाल गंगा घाटी और ओड़िसा के लोगों का है।

इस शोध से मिले परिणाम ऐतिहासिक साक्ष्य के अनुरूप हैं, जिसमें कहा गया है कि 26 वीं मूल बंगाल इन्फैंट्री बटालियन में बंगाल, ओडिशा, बिहार और उत्तर प्रदेश के पूर्वी हिस्से के लोग शामिल थे। यह बात इस शोध के पहले लेखक डॉ जगमेंदर सिंह सेहरावत ने कहा।

इस टीम के प्रमुख शोधकर्ता और प्राचीन डीएनए के एक्सपर्ट डॉ नीरज राय ने कहा की इस इस टीम द्वारा किया गया शोध ब्रिटिश राज के खिलाफ अज्ञात शहीदों के संघर्ष के छिपे हुए पहलुओं को उजागर करता है।

बीएचयू जंतु विज्ञान के प्रोफेसर ज्ञानेश्वर चौबे जिन्होंने डीएनए अध्ययन में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभायी, ने जोर देकर कहा की इस अध्ययन के निष्कर्ष भारत के पहले स्वतंत्रता संग्राम के गुमनाम नायकों के इतिहास में एक और प्रमुख अध्याय जोड़ देंगे।

More than 30 students of PU Forensic Science cleared FACT examination

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Koral ‘Purnoor’, demokretic Front, Chandigarh April 27, 2022

Students of Institute of forensic science and Criminology, Panjab University put another milestone to the Institute name by qualifying the Forensic Aptitude and Caliber Test (FACT and FACT Plus) which was conducted by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India on 20 March 2022. More than 30 students from the IFSC Department cleared the exam.

Qualifying candidates for the FACT Plus are Priyanka Mankotia, Navpreet, Bharti, Tanya, Akanksha, Romika, Anjali, Bharti and Jashanjot Kaur.

Qualifying candidates for the FACT exam are Shaurya Rajput, Abhishek Thakur, Damini Thakur, Navreet, Mamta, Richa, Vibhuti and Shavi of batch 2020-22. Ishika, Ajay, Manpreet, Mridul, Nandini, Loric, Sukriti, Simran, Parul, Mitali, Zerish, Damini, Anshika, Reety and Sonali of batch 2019-21. Agreema, Deepti and Anjali of Batch 2018-2020. Shikha and Priya of batch 2017-2019. Anchal of batch 2016-2018.              

The chairperson Dr. Vishal Sharma has bestowed best wishes for the qualified candidates and said that these candidates will now be eligible for getting employed in various state and Central Forensic Science Laboratories all over India. It is an all-India qualifying test with the objective of testing the comprehensive aptitude and skills of students who have pursued Post Graduate subjects in forensic science. It was an CBT based online examination testing the candidates command over basic concepts and specialized forensic science subjects i.e. Forensic Physics, Forensic Ballistics, Forensic Document examination, Cyber Forensics, Forensic Chemical Sciences and Forensic Biological Sciences.

He further stated in addition to this more than six students qualified National level UGC- NET examination 2021. The students who qualified UGC-NET 2021 were Romika (NET-JRF), Priya (NET), Anjali (NET), Taniya Arora (NET) and Ajay (NET), Akanksha Sharma (NET).

Panjab University in its Senate Meeting held today( April 26, 2022) passed all three items kept for consideration.

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Koral ‘Purnoor’, Demokratic Front, Chandigarh April 26, 2022

PU Senate Meeting

  • The first item was regarding creation of separate entity i.e. a company of PU under Section 8 of the Companies Act 2013 be established for the operation/maintenance of the multi purpose auditorium complex which is coming up in Sector 25 Panjab University Campus. The members were of the unanimous opinion that the project should run on self sustaining model and the annual recurring expenditure of the project should not be made a part of the University budget. As in the approved structure of this entity, Vice Chancellor would be as Ex-Offico Managing Director/Chairperson and the Board of Directors shall  be nominated by the Vice Chancellor from amongst the Senior functionaries of the University. The proposed entity shall ensure generation of adequate resources from this multi purpose auditorium complex.

In the second item, the physical presence of candidate/candidates will not be necessitated at the time of Ph.D Viva Voce during ongoing Covid 19 pandemic restrictions or similar extra ordinary conditions if arise in future.

            The third item regarding the recommendations of the Regulations Committee pertaining to different courses in different departments of the Panjab University. The regulations were for B.Ed Special education (learning disability), certificate course in Corporate Security, Safety and Fire Protection Management, Master of Architecture, Bachelor of Pharmacy and M.Pharmacy and three year course for Shastri, M.Sc in Microbial Biotechnology, Certificate course in Vedic Studies, Master of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Master in Tourism and Travel Management, PG Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication, PG Diploma in Radio Production, PG Diploma in Adverting and Public Relations, M.Sc. in Nuclear Medicine, 5 Year Integrated Programme in Social Sciences, MBA in Pharmaceutical   Management and MBA in Hospital Management, MSC in Fashion Designing, BA B.Ed 4 year Integrated Course.

            An important discussion on the preponement of admission schedule and the duration of summer vacation was also held during the meeting.

            There were certain items for ratification including the Choice Based Credit System and Masters in Computer Science and Engineering, Masters in Mechanical Engineering (Robotics), Masters in Electronics and Communication Engineering (Artificial Intelligence).

            There were certain other items which were only for the information of the members of the Senate.

Senate Meeting : Vice-Chancellor Statement

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Koral ‘Purnoor’, Demokratic Frot, Chandigarh – 26.04.2022

  • ·                I am pleased to inform the honorable members that the 69th Annual Convocation of our university will be held on May 6, 2022 and the Hon’ble Vice President of India & Chancellor of our University has very kindly consented to be the Chief Guest. I extend a hearty welcome to you all to attend the convocation.
  • ·                Professor Naveen Aggarwal and Dr. Manoj Sharma of UIET alongwith Professor Ashima Goyal and Dr. Manoj  Kumar Jaiswal of PGI have been granted  patent for an invention entitled “An Oral Healthcare Educational Appratus and a system thereof”. This device will be of great help to the visually impaired students and has been developed in 15 languages with the active help of the Design & Innovation Centre of UIET.
  • ·                Dr. Rakesh Malik, Deputy Director, Sports Department has been appointed as Director Sports at Dr. Hari Singh Gaur University. Dr. Malik has made distinguished contributions for the growth of sports at our University and working beyond the call of duty for getting MAKA trophy for three consecutive years.
  • ·                Professor Ajay Kumar Sood, our alumnus from Physics Department and Vigyan Rattan awardee from our University has been appointed as Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India.
  • ·                Dr. Gurmeet Singh, Department of Hindi has been appointed on ICCR Chair of Hindi at University of Naples for a period of one semester w.e.f. 13.04.2022.  He has also been nominated as a member of the Hindi Advisory Committee of Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communication.

Department of Biotechnology organized a distinguished lecture

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Chandigarh April 25, 2022

Department of Biotechnology, Panjab University, Chandigarh under the aegis of Chandigarh Forum for Science and Technology Communication and Indian Science Congress Association (Chandigarh Chapter) organized a distinguished lecture on 25th April 2022. The event was hosted in the hybrid mode. Several eminent dignitaries and department’s faculty members were invited to grace the occasion with their presence.

            The event began with the opening remarks of Dr. Kashmir Singh, Chairperson, Department of Biotechnology, Panjab University and Co-ordinator, DST-Centre for Policy Research, Panjab University, where he invited and welcomed Dr. R.C. Sobti, INSA Senior scientist and former V.C. Panjab University.  Dr. Sobti introduced Dr. Manju Sharma, the speaker for the talk, and Dr. V.P. Kamboj to the audience. He further emphasized the multifarious contributions and roles the two eminent personalities have played in their respective fields. Then, Dr. Sobti gladly invited the speaker for the lecture – Dr. Manju Sharma, former Secretary, Department of Biotechnolgy, New Delhi and Distinguished Woman Scientist Chair, NASI. Her talk was titled “Biotechnology Journey From 1982 To Till Date – Future Roadmap.” Through her long and distinguished career experience at DBT, Dr. Sharma exposed the students to the various ways in which the Biotechnology domain has evolved over the decades. She then elucidated the establishment of several nationally important institutions with their respective biotech related programmes.

            Further, she described how the entire Indian Biotechnology sector is structured focussing mainly on the collaborative approach of the DBT. By taking COVID-19 as an example, she lucidly explained the DBT’s strategies, plans and services to combat the pandemic – highlighting the huge internal network of the Indian Biotechnology sector. She ended her talk with the description of the immense future possibilities of biotechnology and what is required to widen its diaspora. Following the lecture, Dr. Sobti thanked the speaker and invited Dr. V.P. Kamboj, former Director, CDRI, Lucknow to share his insightful views.

            Dr. Kamboj illustrated the great outreach that Genetically Modified crops have had and their ubiquity in our quotidian life. In addition, he explained the unparalleled contribution of Dr. Manju Sharma in not only shaping but also building up the “Indian Biotechnology.” The event concluded with a sincere vote of thanks and congratulatory remarks by Dr. Sobti.

Enactus SSBUICET team of Panjab University in association with Versatile Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. organizes press conference for their mega event, Mytharche: Transfusing NexGen Perspective and their annual cultural fest Cyanide’22

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Chandigarh April 25, 2022

Enactus SSBUICET Panjab University, a team of 100+ student members, dedicated towards a common goal of bringing “the best suitable business model” in order to shape a better society has come forward to raise concerns surrounding the challenges that affect the health and wellbeing of women and girls due to the lack of hygienic menstrual products, through their mega event, “Mytharache: Transfusing NexGen Perspective”, scheduled for April 29, 2022 during the annual cultural fest of Dr. SSBUICET, Panjab University-“CYANIDE”, conveyed by Prof. Seema Kapoor, Faculty Advisor, Enactus Team.

The event is being sponsored under CSR Project Amodini, a “Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management Program” of Versatile Enterprises Private Ltd., Ludhiana, a group into manufacturing of laminated and innovative fabrics and garments. Versatile group has been instrumental in designing of this project and has been augmenting Project Uday of Enactus SSBUICET working on similar framework of ensuring Menstrual Health and Sanitation and manufacturing eco-friendly cloth based sanitary napkins.

The welcoming note was presented by Mr. Akshit Kalra, President of Enactus Team. He shared insights about the annual cultural fest of SSBUICET, Cyanide which is being organized from 28th to 30th of April 2022. He shared how the fest is going to be a conglomerate of cultural, technical and fun events like Fashion Night, Cyanothon, Band Performances & EDM night, which will be witnessed by the students from tricity, Delhi and other places in North India as well. Akshit also added how team at Enactus is initiating service above self since over a decade.

Prof. Amrit Pal Toor, Chairperson of Dr. SSBUICET, formally welcomed the members of print and electronic media, Mr. Akhil Seth, Director of Versatile Group, Ms. Geetanjali Bakshi, CSR Coordinator of Versatile Group, Dr. Rupinder, Chief Medical Officer, Panjab University, Dr. Rajni Lamba, CEO of THE REEDS, and Ms. Ibadat Jishtu, India Program Manager and Consultant, Enactus Global at the launch of the annual cultural fest of Dr. SSBUICET, Cyanide, and Mytharche-Transfusing NexGen Perspective, workshop on promoting menstrual health.

In conversation with the press, Mr. Akhil Seth and Mr. Kapil Seth, Directors of Versatile Group highlighted how Project Amodini came into existence and how it has been at forefront in keeping up with the cause of building awareness among the rural population on menstruation. Mr. Akhil Seth also highlighted the design and technical parameters of cotton-based sanitary napkins. Ms. Geetanjali Bakshi emphasized on the positive collaboration between Enactus and Versatile group and conveyed the designing, manufacturing and collecting feedback process of sanitary napkins.

Prof. Seema Kapoor, Faculty advisor of Enactus, Panjab University shared how the collaboration between Enactus and Versatile during lockdown has today yielded positive results, now benefitting communities and making them aware about the significance of maintaining menstrual health. Prof. Kapoor also informed that under this workshop, the team is organizing an expert talk on “Importance of Women’s Menstrual Health” and interactive session by Dr. Neelam Sodhi, MD (OBS & Gynae), theme-based theatrical performance, poster making competition and monologue competition. The workshop will also feature a song and dance performance followed by refreshments, averred Prof. Kapoor.

Chief Medical Officer of Panjab University, Dr. Rupinder informed how girls and young women come to her everyday regarding menstrual health concerns and how there is an absolute requirement to be vocal about these issues. She praised team Enactus about the work it has been delivering in promoting menstrual health.

Dr. Rajni Lamba, CEO, The Reeds, shared the positive and constructive feedback she received of the cloth-based sanitary napkins, which was distributed by their organization across different communities.

Ms. Ibadat Jishtu too was present during the press conference and congratulated the team of Enactus, SSBUICET on securing the position among the Top 12 teams worldwide, in 1 Race 4 Oceans under Project Uday. She appreciated the team for taking Uday at a next level.

Health Workers from DIR, India were among the participants for the press conference and informed about the favourable points of these Amodini cloth-based sanitary napkins like easy to wash, durable, no risk of infection, no stains after wash, quick drying and cost effective.

Project Head, Chetan Wadhwa, Technical Head, Harsh Sharma of Team Enactus, SSBUICET, handled the technicalities of the press conference and vocalized the cause of promoting concerns associated with menstrual health.

Sonali and Meesha, Vice President of Team Enactus participated in the press conference and vocalized the cause of adopting menstrual hygiene practices.

Dea Batra, Content Head of Team Enactus presented the vote of thanks and informed about the event, Mytharche, which is scheduled for April 29, 2022.