Chandigarh January 4, 2022

Ms. Vidhi Sahae, Sr Global Partnership Manager, Nottingham Trent University (NTU), UK  visited Panjab University(PU) today to discuss further progress under the Memorandum of Understanding for collaboration between NTU and PU.

Ms. Vidhi Sahae met the PU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Raj Kumar to update the progress on NTU-PU Science and Technology Partnership Centre and other upcoming collaborative projects.

Earlier, a meeting was chaired by the Dean Research, Prof. S.K. Tomar, and attended by Prof. Prashant Gautam, Director Sports, Prof. Deepti Gupta, Dean International Students, Prof. J.N. Goswami, Director, UIET and other faculty members from UIET, UIEFT, Biochemistry, UBS and UIAMS.

NTU and PU have been collaborating under the MoU signed in 2015, and renewed in 2019, especially for partnership with UIFT, UBS and CHRD at PU. This partnership is now strengthened in the area of Engineering and technology. A detailed approach to fostering such co-operation was firmed up to operationalize ideas discussed from the current academic session. Discussing the way forward, with the guidance of PU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Raj Kumar, it was unanimously decided that future collaboration will focus on a few verticals in order to maintain the high quality of achieved results.

The NTU- PU Science and Technology Partnership Centre has been active for the past two years with seed money offered to innovators, student exchange and internship opportunities. Funding opportunities for mobility of UG, PG students, research  scholars as well as faculty are available under this center, in addition to opportunities for joint symposia, conferences and research projects. Students can apply for project and research training at NTU and faculty can apply for collaborative research activities through this center.

The meeting explored avenues for Sports Partnership that would facilitate exchange of athletes, coaches, technical officials, sports scientists between the two countries. It will advance NTU-PU cooperation in Hockey, Yoga, athletics and coach training and development, sport science, sport governance and integrity and grassroots participation. The partnership will also explore further collaboration with other departments of PU.

Chandigarh January 4, 2022

Panjab University (PU) ENACTUS team today organized ‘Nutrition and Health’ workshop to educate the slum people of Nayagaon about the importance of good health and nutrition.

Theworkshop was organised in collaboration with an NGO, Developing Indigenous Resources-India (DIR), Nayagaon.

Addressing the workshop, Faculty Advisor of PU ENACTUS team Prof. Seema Kapoor said that the health is the real wealth in today’s world with unique challenges. Knowing the needs and requirements of body is essential for maintaining mental, social and physical wellbeing. Eating a healthy diet has become very important as what we eat and drink can affect our body’s ability to prevent, fight and recover from infections. This initiative was taken to help the people of Janta colony & Adarsh colony to highlight on how important good health is and how nutrition plays a central role in it, Prof. Kapoor added.

Addressing the workshop, PU Dietitian Dr. Ekta Bajaj primarily deliberated on the nutritional needs for the pregnant, lactating mothers and malnourished children, especially under 5 years. She highlighted the significance of sprouted pulses, cereals, green vegetables and milk products, etc. She also emphasized the importance of breast feeding and weaning of infants after the age of 6 months.

Dr. Asha Katoch, CEO of DIR accentuated that tackling food insecurity, taking appropriate measures and spreading awareness about health and nutrition is something that is required in today’s time.

Ms. Ibadat Jishtu, National Program Manager at ENACTUS India and also a proud alumna of ENACTUS, PU, participated in the event and appreciated the efforts and goodwill of ENACTUS team & DIR for promulgating the important aspect of health and nutrition. 

Prof. Kapoor, Dr. Bajaj and Ms. Ibadat further aided the humanitarian cause by adopting 3 children under Nutrition Improvement Priority Programme for underprivileged malnourished children under 5 years of age, thus facilitating each child with Rs. 1000/- per month.

Team Enactus also handed over a 15 litres pressure cooker along with a big stainless steel Karahi assisting DIR to cook nutritious food in bulk in 1 batch for 90 families’ everyday under Nutrition Improvement Priority Program. As part of the spirit of the event, the team of ENACTUS distributed healthy fruits and cereals as refreshments to over 100 community members and others present during the workshop, signifying the dynamic interdependency of nutrition and health.

Akshit Kalra, President of ENACTUS team along with Meesha and Sonali, Vice Presidents emphasized the essentiality of enlightening people about the paramount importance of health.

Project Head Amanpreet, Chetan and Nandini along with Finance Head, Yash Tripathi and Content Head, Dea headlined that nutrition is the key to health and longevity.

Team ENACTUS expressed grateful to PU Dean Student Welfare Prof. S.K. Tomar and higher authorities of university for corroborating its venture to create a better and more sustainable society.

Chandigarh January 1, 2022

Panjab University(PU) Annual Prize Distribution Function for the session 2019-20 was held at PU Gymnasium Hall, today. 
Former University Grant Commission(UGC) Chairman Prof. Dharinder Pal Singh was the Chief Guest at the function organised by the PU Directorate of Sports. Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Dharinder Pal appreciated the achievement of PU sportspersons at the national level by winning MAKA trophy.
In his address, PU Vice Chancellor Prof. Raj Kumar called upon the sportspersons to aim higher and bigger to achieve big in national & international events. He also referred to PU achievements in sports.
DAV College Chandigarh received the overall General Championship Trophy A Division for Men & Women section for the session 2019-20. SGGS College, Chandigarh and GGS College for Women, Sector-26, Chandigarh received the Runner up Trophy for the General Trophy of Men Section and Women Section respectively. 
President PUSC Dr. Neena Seth Pajni, Director Physical Education & Sports Prof. Prashant Kumar Gautam and Dr. Rakesh Malik also spoke on the occasion. Principals along with Sports Incharge of their respected colleges, coaches, Sports promoters and staff of this directorate were present in the function.  The annual function could not be organised earlier due to the lockdown.

Respected all,

Please find attached photographs of PU Vice Chancellor Professor Raj Kumar releasing the Digital Calendar 2022 of Panjab University, Chandigarh at PU office today. PU Dean University Instructions Prof. V.R Sinha; Registrar and Finance Development Officer CA Vikram Nayyar; Dean Research Prof. S.K. Tomar, Director Public Relations Dr. Vineet Punia, SVC Dr. Muneeshwar Joshi, and Manager  PU Press; Mr.Jatinder Moudgil were also present on the occasion.