By SK.Vyas
Chandigarh,January 26,2019 :Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh celebrated the Republic Day
with patriotic fervour and enthusiasm at the University Campus. PU
Vice Chancellor, Prof. Raj Kumar was the Chief Guest of the function
and Smt Kusum Singh was the Guest of Honour. He unfurled the national
flag at the Parade Ground. It was followed by the inspection of the
Guard of Honour comprising the contingents of PU Security Staff, PU
NCC boys & Girls cadets, Ankur School and Guru Gobind Singh Vidya
Mandir(GGSVM)Senior Secondary School, Ratwara Sahib. While
felicitating the gathering, Prof. Kumar in his key note address, urged
all to take pride in part of the great Institute like PU and contribute in maintaining the respect and honour that thierred to various recent initiatives
and achievements of the University and informed about continuously
striving for improvement of services in order to make it one of the
most beautiful campus of the Country. He further added that Panjab
University has always been known for contributing immensely to
research and in order to work in this area and consolidate our
position further not only at the national but also at the
international level, work in this direction has already been initiated
and are in the process of signing agreements with many Universities
abroad. Panjab University has a very strong alumni base. Lot of our
alumni have reached the summit in their fields and have held the
highest positions in their respective areas. Ha said that steps are
being taken to ensure that PU alumni work hand in hand to take the
University to greater heights.
PU VC informed that alreadt steps have been taken to implement
the decision of the Central Government regarding reservation to the
economically weaker section of the General Category in the
University. Also,requested the Central Govt. to provide PU with the
necessary financial assistance for its implementation.
He further informed that a scheme for construction of 50 new
A-Type residences for Non-teaching employees has been planned and in
this regard, he met Hon’ble Minister, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri ji,
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. MHRD has also sanctioned a
grant of Rs.6.63 Crore to the PU for setting up a Centre for Academic
Leadership and Educational Management.
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports under its Khelo India
Talent Development Programme has recognized the University for
swimming and affiliated Dashmesh College for Shooting. From this
college, PU alumni Ms. Avneet Kaur Sidhu has been awarded Arjun Award.
Earlier, Prof Karamjit Singh, Registrar, PU in his welcome
adress, appreciated the able leadership and never-say-die attitude of
Prof Kumar, VC,PU which helped PU to emerge from financial
instabilities..He urged all to rededicate to their duties and
responsibilities to take PU to greater heights. PU with its
multi-faceted fraternity, epitomizes that is best in India today.
On this occasion, PU employees namely Mr. Harbans Lal, ASO,
Ms.Meenu Malhotra, Sr. Assistant, Mr. Rishikant, Sr. Assistant and Ms.
Mukta Sharma, Clerk were felicitated with cash award, commendation
certificate and memento in recognition of their distinguished
services.
Colourful cultural programme enthralled the audience. It
started with a patriotic song titled ‘Anekta Mein Ekta’ by the
students of PU Music Department followed by a colourful dance by Ankur
School Students.
Students of PU Department of Music presented item titled
VAAR-depictiing warriors of Punjab with the help of singing and
poetry. It was followed by patriotic Medley by students of GCG, Sector
42, Chandigarh. Students of GSVM Sr. Sec.School, Ratwara Sahib
performed Bhangra, which was followed by presentation of awards to
various winners.
All senior officials of PU, Senate and
Syndicate members, Deans, PUTA President, faculty, students and their
families were present on the occasion.