Chandigarh June 8, 2021

A webinar series on ‘Preparing Roadmap for Implementation of NEP-2020’ was jointly organized by Department of Education and University Institute of Hotel and Tourism Management, Panjab University, Chandigarh which was inaugurated by Prof Raj Kumar Vice Chancellor.

In his Inaugural address, PU VC stressed upon revision and revamping of  the education structure, as per NEP2020.. He focused on the importance of national and international collaborations through MOU and the Research and Student exchange programmes etc.which bring visibility of  the University. He also stressed that based on these series, a policy document shall be prepared which will be sent to Ministry of Education for reference.  

Prof. Amit Kauts, Dean Faculty of Education, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar was the resource person of the day. His topic was “Digital initiatives, their integration and use for improving quality in education’. He emphasized on a more holistic and multidisciplinary education, internationalization with an aim of restoring India’s position of Vishwa Guru, technology use and integration etc.

Further, an initiative of ICT enabled teaching learning pedagogy improves the visibility of self and of the university one is working with. He emphasised that in NEP, technology is the centre of various programs like Swayam, Swayam Prabha, National Digital Library etc. and through the use of ICT,  teaching and learning will improve as technological interventions will be thrust area for every academic body. 

The webinar was attended by 70 participants which were a mix of  students staff and faculty from varied institutions. The webinar was convened by Prof. Kirandeep Singh Chairperson Department of Education ,PU and the vote of thanks  was presented by Dr. Anish Slath Director University Institute of Hotel and Tourism Management 

Chandigarh June 7, 2021

Destiny deported  Panipat to influence the course of our Political and literary history in a big way, said Dr. Ali Abbas, Coordinator of the Department of Urdu, Panjab University, Chandigarh while speaking at the 6^th online meeting of the Bazam-e-Adab organized by the Urdu department here today, Dr. Ali Abbas Said that Babur laid the foundation of Mughal empire in India after the first battle of Panipat in 1526.  Akbar provided stability after the second battle of Panipat in 1556 and the Marathas were annihilated in the third battle of Panipat in 1761 by Ahmed Shah Abdali.  “On the political front all these three battles are very important as they changed the course of our history”  he added.

According to Dr. Ali Abbas, it was Panipat again but this time on the literary front when it played the all important role in the flourshment of Urdu language in Punjab in particular and in India in general.  Firstly, Afzal Panipati introduced Baramasa in the domain of poetry.  Secondly, around 1857 HaliPanipati, versatile genius and a great disciple of legendary Urdu poet Mirza Galib opened vistas of  new disciplines including literary criticism and mushairas in the domain of Urdu literature.  Thirdly, there is yet another Panipati, popularly known as Wahidudeen Saleem Panipati whose tremendous contributions have already earned him pride of place.

In her presidential address Prof. Rehana Parveen (Retd.) said that the Political history of India & literary history of Urdu literature would remain incomplete without mentioning the name of Panipat.

Mr. Mohd. Sultan, a research scholar in his paper elaborated that the colossal contribution  of Saleem Panipati to various disciplines of Urdu literature shall always be held in high esteem by the coming generation.

Ms. Rizwana Koser, a research scholar in the Urdu department proposed the vote of thanks. 

Chandigarh June 5, 2021

On the occasion of World Environment Day 2021, MHRD’s Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) of the University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS), Panjab University, Chandigarh organized a Webinar on “SIGNIFICANCE OF ECOSYSTEM DURING DESIGN PHASE IN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY” by Dr Rakesh Kumar Bhasin, Vice President & Head R & D (Formulation), Biocon Pharma Ltd, Bengaluru, Karnataka, under the UIPS Expert Talk Series, today.

Professor Indu Pal Kaur, Chairperson, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS), Chandigarh extended a cordial welcome to all the participants and introduced the dignitaries. 

Dr Suman Mor, Chairperson & Associate Professor, Department of Environment Studies, graced the occasion as a Guest of Honor. Dr Mor enlightened that we are celebrating 47th year of World Environment Day on the theme “Ecosystem Restoration” with a focus to strengthen our relation with nature and for year 2021 Pakistan has been declared as global host. She stressed upon the importance of 3R strategies i.e. Reimagine, Recreate and Restore for the sustainable future. Further she encouraged participants, that the responsibility of pharmaceutical professionals is bigger, therefore students and industry should try to commit to zero emission, zero discharge, reduced carbon footprints, and green pharmacy practices for Clean and healthy NATURE. 

Dr Bhasin sensitised the participants that building a smart ecosystem is a regulatory requirement in the Pharmaceutical Industry. He addressed the need to preserve the ecosystem during the design phase and its upgradation, according to the current regulations. Failing this, can lead not only to the disasters in terms of health, safety, environmental hazards but also heavy business losses, which could completely wipe out existence of any organization. 

Dr Bhasin is a proud UIPS alumnus with more than 25 years of Executive and Industrial Experience in R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Compliance and Operations. The session evoked excellent response among participants witnessed by an interactive Q/A session.

Professor Poonam Piplani, Professor Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Convener, Lecture organising team concluded the session by extending vote of thanks. More than 100 participants attended the talk.

Chandigarh June 2, 2021

The office of Dean International Students in collaboration with Department of Sociology ,Panjab University  and support from Department of History and Department of Environmental Studies, organized a national webinar on “India’s Response to Global Call ,Paris Agreement UN SDG-13 and COP -26 to celebrate World Environment Day , by Dr Srikanta K.Panigrahi ,Director General ,Indian Institute of Sustainable  Development(IISD),New Delhi.

The webinar was initiated by Prof Anju Suri , Dean International Students who highlighted the significance of environment and its protection especially during covid times as this is a crisis period which may have purified the air and improved environment due to presence of  lockdowns but she showed her concern about the worsening of environmental situation once the lockdowns are no more.

Prof Rani Mehta, Chairperson, Department of Sociology  introduced the dignitaries, emphasized on the uniqueness of planet Earth which provides life to several micro organisms ,plants and animals including Human beings. She also raised the issue of vulnerability of ecosystems to environmental damage through the modernization processes of industrislization, urbanization, technological advancements etc.

Prof Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor, PU in his inaugural address mentioned in a very practical and pragmatic way the importance of protecting the environment and highlighted the role which each individual can play in bringing about sustainability by following simple easy steps such as planting trees , removing garbage, switching off lights when not in use and his goal oriented approach also focused on the need to move from individual to community level for saving the environment . He wonderfully articulated the significance of a cleaner and greener campus for better work environment.

Dr Srikanta Panigrahi gave a very comprehensive and detailed analysis of the reasons for climate change which happens through the emission of greenhouse gases released from vehicles and industries  and is seen in the form of global warming as well as rising temperatures which cause floods ,storms, decrease in food production and extinction of flora and fauna species. He also threw light on India’s role in combating climate change by discussing about the mission approach in India which gives more importance to carbon management, enhanced energy efficiency, sustainable agriculture etc. He also described about India’s INDC (Intended Nationally Determined Contributions ) to healthy and sustainable way of living based on traditions and values of conservation and moderation. According to him, the problem of developed countries is over consumerism and for developing countries it is lack of cost effective technology . Thus, there is a need to have collective efforts and two important aspects – togetherness and innovation  for achieving sustainable development.

The talk was followed by a vibrant question answer session conducted by Dr Suman Mor, Chairperson ,Department of Environmental Studies . The Vote of thanks was presented by Dr Priyatosh Sharma, Chairperson, Department of History. The webinar was well attended by participants from the region.