Social Evils like Drug Abuse, Violence against Women needs to be eradicated for a better & normal Society: DC B’la
BARAMULLA, MARCH 01: Continuing its reach out to the people in distress, the District Administration Baramulla in collaboration with District Hub for Empowerment of Women (DHEW) today organized a daylong conference on Mental Health at Govt Degree College for Women Sopore.
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar was the chief guest on the occasion.
The conference was convened under the banner of “Nayi Soch” which is an ambitious initiative of District Administration Baramulla for generating awareness about mental health and allied issues among the masses.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Sehrish said that administration and people are on the same page in the fight against drug abuse. She proclaimed that district administration recently established a Drug De-addiction Center at PHC Singhpora which will cater the in and out door patients from across the district.
Dr Sehrish said that self introspection is vital for mental health and awareness among masses is the need of the hour to curb the menace of substance abuse.
She further said that the administration will go tough against those who are involved in trafficking of drugs and stringent laws will be executed in this direction.
The conference witnessed a huge gathering of students and youth of Sopore sub division.
Counselors and subject experts spoke on the occasion and highlighted the importance of psychological and social well being of a person.
JAMMU, MARCH 01: Deputy Commissioner Jammu Avny Lavasa today convened a series of meetings to review the progress of works under Jal Jeevan Mission, self employment schemes, arrangements regarding Youth Festival here at DC Office complex.
Commissioner JMC, Rahul Yadav, ADC L&O Harvinder Singh, CPO Yoginder Katoch along with other officers were present during the meetings.
At the outset, the Deputy Commissioner was informed by the concerned officers that there are 272 schemes under JJM in which 737 works have been proposed out of which 730 have been tendered.
The Deputy Commissioner said that JJM is a flagship program of Central government in which 100 % saturation of functional household tap water has to be ensured by the Implementing agency by the end of this year.
Regarding self employment schemes, the concerned official apprised the Chair that there are 5668 cases sponsored out of which 3985 have been sanctioned, 3317 disbursed. It was also informed that 13368 employment was generated through sanctioned cases.
The Deputy Commissioner asked the concerned officials to aware and educated unemployed youths to take optimum benefits from various schemes initiated by UT Administration to address the un- employment issue in the UT.
She said that effective implementation of various self employment programmes under Central and State sectors was the key to address the challenge of un-employment and to enable youth to earn a dignified livelihood.
The Deputy Commissioner also reviewed the arrangements regarding smooth conduct of Youth Festival which is being organised with Mission Youth on 4th of March at BSF Paloura.
The Deputy Commissioner asked the concerned officials to work in liaison with other departments and make all the arrangements well in time.
UDHAMPUR, MARCH 01: Union Minister of State in the Ministry of Communications, Devusinh Chauhan, today conducted an extensive tour of Udhampur to review progress on development works being executed under Centrally Sponsored Schemes and other flagship programmes in the district.
Union Minister took a comprehensive sector wise review of ongoing mega development projects in the district with directions to the officers for ensuring expeditious completion of these vital works.
Union Minister reviewed current status of different schemes being taken up by various departments in the district. He asked the Deputy Commissioner to monitor all ongoing development works and get feedback from the concerned district officers on daily basis. He directed the concerned departments to mobilize their men and machinery for effective implementation of all schemes and coverage of 100 per cent eligible beneficiaries.
While reviewing progress on roads being constructed under PMGSY and PWD sectors, Union Minister directed the concerned authorities to expedite the progress on all works to achieve set targets within the fixed timelines. He also reviewed progress on Jal Jeevan Mission and directed for speeding up the process of its implementation.
Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Krittika Jyotsna, gave a sector wise detailed PowerPoint Presentation on various ongoing development works being executed by different departments in the district. She also briefed about the progress on mega projects including Pollution Abatement of Holy River Devika, Yoga International Convention Centre Mantalai, Chenani Sudhmahadev road (NH-244), NH-44 Udhampur to Chenani, Integrated Development of Tourist Facilitation centre at Mantalai and others.
Union Minister, later, inaugurated newly constructed Rs 176.50 lakh election building with storage Godown for EVMs and VVPATs at DC Office Complex.
Enroute, Union Minister also visited Jan Aushadi Kendra at Chenani. He interacted with the doctors and staff members there and enquired about the facilities being provided to the general public.
Union Minister distributed Sehat cards among the beneficiaries under Ayushman Bharat Scheme.
At Sudh Mahadev, Union Minister conducted public outreach programme which was attended by PRIs and general public.
Earlier, Union Minister paid obeisance at the holy Shiv Mandir at Sudhmahadev and prayed for peace and prosperity of the country.
The outreach programme witnessed overwhelming participation of DDC Councillor, Usha Devi, BDC Chairman, Parkash Chand, Sarpanchs, Panchs and general public hailing from different areas.
During the interaction, PRI members projected several issues and demands which included mobile network problem in the area, marketing of local products, pending liabilities under MGNREGA works, implementation of JJM, special package for development of Panjthirthi, shortage of staff in different departments, promotion of pilgrimage, adventure, religious and rural tourism in the area, opening of village wise ration depots, regularization of daily wagers and NYCs, widening of Patnitop, Sanasar road and related issues.
While addressing the gathering, Union Minister sought feedback from the public regarding implementation of various government schemes in their respective areas.
Union Minister said that Yoga International Centre and Chenani Sudh Mahadev road project will steer this area to new heights of growth and development giving a big boost to tourist footfall besides generating employment opportunities for local youths. He said the PRIs are acting as bridge between the government and the public thus ensuring enhanced progress and prosperity in rural parts.
Union Minister, while responding to public issues, asked the concerned officers for resolving the demands and grievances projected by the people during the public outreach programme.
Union Minister, later, inspected the stalls set up by various departments for disseminating information about their respective welfare and development schemes.
Union Minister also distributed Mamta kits under BBBP, Sports Kits under Khelo, Pass books under Sukanya Samridhi Yojana, wheel chairs besides handing over power tiller machines to the beneficiaries on the occasion.
Lastly, Union Minister visited the International Yoga Centre and took a round of all the components and inspected the progress on ongoing works.
He also chaired a meeting of concerned officers and reviewed progress on under construction International Yoga centre at Mantalai Udhampur.
Among others, Post Master General, Colonel Vinod Kumar, ADDC Ghan Shyam Singh, ACR, Rafiq Ahmed Jaral,Dy DEO, Gurdev Kumar, ACD, Ranjeet Kotwal and other senior officers accompanied the Union Minister.
Cluster University was set up with five Constituent Colleges to act as a change agent, with focus on skill development and to transform the vibrant institutions as the centers of new ideas and discoveries: LG
In a new era, the education system & role of a teacher needs to adapt to fast-changing world. Teacher is not just a disseminator of knowledge. A teacher is the one who imparts different skill sets, ignites creativity, innovation in young generation to live a better life: LG
The new invention will not be born out of memories of the past or books, but from a free mind, from a young mind full of curiosity. To make the curiosity, innovation, invention, lifeblood of academic institutions, we must implement recommendations of national education policy: LG
We must remove burden of textbooks & instill in young students urge for new discoveries. We must give them courage & strength to explore unknown and not just syllabus. We should provide them with academic freedom so they get to know themselves and respect their own uniqueness: LG
College campuses & class rooms play an important role in enriching the society, creating & nurturing the best talents: LG Sinha
Innovation will be a major contributor to India’s 5 trillion economy. Our educational institutions should keep pace with digitalization and future technologies: LG
National Education Policy is laying a strong foundation for the glorious future of the country: LG Sinha
Under the guidance of Hon’ble PM, Jammu Kashmir has emerged as the hub of education in the country. Our agriculture Universities are also going global. We must enable universities to contribute to India’s knowledge economy: LG
Entire J&K administration is working towards the welfare of common man. The time has gone when J&K’s administration was running at the whims and fancies of some handful of people with vested interests: LG
· 20,000 vacant posts in administration to be filled soon: LG
· LG inaugurates Cluster University’s Laboratory block of School of Sciences; lays foundation stone for Rs 39.35 cr worth Examination block
JAMMU, MARCH 01: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha addressed the foundation day celebration of Cluster University, Jammu at Padma Shri Padma Sachdev Government PG College for Women, Gandhi Nagar.
Congratulating the Cluster University for achieving excellence in quality education, the Lt Governor said that the University, established on 1st March 2017 with five Constituent Colleges, is playing its role of a change agent, with focus on skill development and to transform the vibrant institutions as the centers of new ideas and discoveries.
The Lt Governor highlighted the important role of college campuses & class rooms in enriching the society, creating and nurturing the best talents and stressed upon the necessary changes in sync with the National Education Policy.
“In a new era, the education system & role of a teacher needs to adapt to fast-changing world. Teacher is not just a disseminator of knowledge. A teacher is the one who imparts different skill sets, ignites creativity, innovation in young generation to live a better life,” said the Lt Governor.
The new invention will not be born out of memories of the past or books, but from a free mind, from a young mind full of curiosity. To make the curiosity, innovation, invention, lifeblood of academic institutions, we must implement recommendations of national education policy, the Lt Governor added.
Observing that Innovation will be a major contributor to India’s 5 trillion economy, the Lt Governor asked the educational institutions to keep pace with digitalization and future technologies.
“We must remove the burden of textbooks and instill in young students the urge for new discoveries. We must give them courage & strength to explore the unknown and not just syllabus. We should provide them with academic freedom so they get to know themselves and respect their own uniqueness,” the Lt Governor said.
Under the guidance of Hon’ble Prime Minister, Jammu Kashmir has emerged as the hub of education in the country. Our agriculture Universities are also going global. We must enable universities to contribute to India’s knowledge economy, the Lt Governor observed.
All the educational institutions will have to keep pace with evolving world, he added.
The Lt Governor also spoke on the growth registered in various sectors including tourism, industries, livelihood generation, sports and the measures taken to improve services for the people.
Entire J&K administration is working towards the welfare of common man. The time has gone when J&K’s administration was running at the whims and fancies of some handful of people with vested interests, said the Lt Governor.
The Lt Governor said 20,000 vacant posts in administration will be filled soon. He also assured strict punishment to the culprits who are behind rigging of recruitment exam.
Speaking on the anti-encroachment drive, the Lt Governor said that the anti-encroachment drive only retrieved the land from the big and influential land grabbers who had illegally occupied large chunks of state land and if any poor person was affected by anti encroachment drive, strict action will be taken against the concerned officers.
The Lt Governor asked the educational institutions and students to collectively participate in the conduct of G20 meeting in J&K. Be the socio-cultural ambassadors of J&K and make the world aware of the diversity of Jammu and Kashmir, he added.
Educational institutions should also dedicate themselves to actively provide solutions to local problems, the Lt Governor said.
On the occasion, the Lt Governor inaugurated the Laboratory block of School of Sciences of Cluster University of Jammu and laid foundation stone for Examination block to be come up at a cost of Rs 39.35 crores.
The Lt Governor also felicitated students who excelled in Yuvatarang-2023. Sh RR Bhatnagar, Advisor to Lt Governor, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta Chief Secretary, and Sh Bechan Lal, VC, Cluster University of Jammu shared the journey of making of the Cluster University of Jammu, highlighting the achievements of the University and the reforms introduced in the education sector.
(VO):Government decided to open religious places for worshipers from August 16, How is the corporation prepared for the challenge in view of the Pandemic?
Commissioner :Apart from mass awareness campaign launched through multiple means like posters, news agencies and social media aimed at the vide circulation of Do’s and Don’ts during the pandemic, the corporation carried out the mass sanitization of major mosques and shrines across Srinagar before two days of their reopening. I personally ensured that all major places of worship are properly fumigated and sanitized in accordance to the guidelines issued by health experts.
(VO):Muharram one of the holiest and the first month of Al-Hijri Calendar is only a few days to set in, How are you prepared to facilitate the masses, particularly the mourners on the ground?
(Commissioner): Doing away with the tradition of supplying and repairing of lamps and casual mending of streets during these days, we have widened the horizon of works. I along with the team of officials visit all the major Shia dominated areas, undertaking on the spot mitigation of grievances related to lights, sanitation, streets and drains. Small works like installation and repair of street lights, dusting of streets, filling of potholes, trashing of drains wherever open will be carried out within few days of the month, However all the major works related to the Muharram in shia dominated areas will be undertaken very shortly after following the due procedure. The funds for the purpose stand already released.
(VO):Muharram as we all know attracts large gatherings to its mourning ceremonies and rituals. What measures the corporation will undertake to save the mourners from contacting contagion while observing Muharram?
(Commissioner): We have decided to carry out regular sanitization of Imambadas and community spaces for the first 14 days of the month, during which the most of rituals and ceremonies are held. One day prior to Muharram , these places will be fumigated with WHO recommended chemical Quaternary Ammonium Compound(QAC). Though the chemical has an efficacy of 21 days, Corporation will use Sodium hypochlorite to fumigate these places regularly thereafter for the rest of days. In addition to proper sanitization, with the help of local committees, our endeavor will be to aware people about the SOP’S and health advisories related to Pandemic and motivate the mourners to follow the same.
(VO):SMC won all the praises for being among firsts in the country to install fumigation tunnels in Srinagar. Is the corporation mulling to install the same at major religious places specifically during the Muharram?
(Commissioner):Basically we developed all those tunnels at our workshop with our limited resources. Since the number of Imambadas and other related places are very large in comparison to our capacity, it is not possible to install fumigation tunnels at all religious places. However, keeping also in mind the other technicalities related with the issue, corporation will actively consider the suggestion.
(VO):There is a growing demand for a dedicated Muharram helpline for the people. Is the corporation going to open the same at least for first 10 days of Muharram?
(Commissioner):We have already an active grievance cell, facebook page and twitter handle for the purpose. For these 10 days we are going to dedicate the phone line for Muharram related issues. Any person having a genuine related issue can dial on this helpline at: 0194-2474499.
(VO):A large number of volunteers related with Muharram are working on the ground. Has the corporation convened any meetings with them to facilitate the people better?
(Commissioner): Unfortunately, despite making fervent appeals through our social media handle and other means , nobody came to meet us to discuss the Muharram related issues on collective basis. Now I have started to meet the people at their doorsteps in their localities and neighbourhoods in person. People should come to to me with related genuine issues, I assure them whatever possible , that will be done in the larger interest of masses.
(VO): Last but not the least, what will be your message to people particularly to mourners keeping in view the health emergency imposed by Pandemic Covid19? (Commissioner): People should stay very cautious. This is not an ordinary disease or disorder of cold or cough. Pandemic is very real. People should take it very seriously. Mourners in particular during these events should adhere to SOP’s and government guidelines as suggested by the prominent religious jurists of the world to save themselves as well others from the contagion.
Her pledge to reduce the usage of plastic pens by substituting them with eco-friendly alternative has become a reality as Kaydence Rodrigues, an 18-year-old has scripted her success story with her first lot of pencils made out of recycled newspapers hitting the markets. The Valley Observer in conversation Kaydence Rodrigues, the young Co-Founder of ‘Velim Eco’ manufactured and promoted by Goa-based startup Syamantaka Technologies Private Limited. She spared time for the interview, just ahead of the launch of her dream venture, which hit the markets on February 14
Valley Observer: What inspired you to the mission “Say No to Plastic Pens, Say Yes to EcoFriendly Pencils’?
Kaydence: Well, as you know countries around the world including our homeland India have pledged to drastically cut down on their dependency on single-use plastics. And here, one of the greatest contributors to single-use plastic is plastic pens. Data, which our team has studied, indicates that every year 2.4 billion plastic pens are brought to the market. Sadly, 91 percent of most plastic pens are not recycled.
So, in our effort to reduce the use of plastic pens, we decided to introduce eco-friendly pencils. We want to encourage people to ’Say No to Plastic Pens, Say Yes to Eco-Friendly Pencils.”
Valley Observer: Tell us more about the ‘Velim’ Eco-Friendly pencils?
Kaydence: Actually, Velim is my ancestral home. I have often seen newspapers being collected at the homes of my relatives. Reading newspapers is a good habit of the people in Velim. But the truth is that after a few days, that newspaper is a wastepaper. I thought that it would be good to repurpose that waste newspaper and convert it into an eco-friendly pencil. It would also give us an alternative to the usage of plastic pens.
So through the ‘Velim’ eco-friendly pencils, we repurpose waste newspapers and also give people a writing instrument with an eco-friendly touch.
Valley Observer: As being such a young entrepreneur, what is your business model considering that eco-friendly pencils will find it difficult to compete with normal wood-based pencils?
Kaydence: See, Velim eco-friendly pencils are not trying to compete with normal pencils in the market. However, we are certainly not a novelty but a commodity, therefore, our team believes that if we are priced competitively enough to cater to the growing awareness of people for eco-friendly products, then the price would be suitable to our customers, even though it is marginally higher than a normal pencil. In time we want people to drive the demand for eco-friendly pencils that will then allow us to offer prices competitive enough with normal pencils.
Valley Observer: If you could elaborate on your ‘circular economy’ model.
Kaydence: The circular economy is a simple and natural process. It always existed in India. We have only innovated on it. Right now, people give their newspapers to waste newspaper collectors and get paid. The newspaper collector sells the waste newspapers. At the moment we collect newspapers from relatives and friends but we also buy from the waste newspapers collector. This is done in order to encourage the waste newspaper collector to collect more newspapers because there is a confirmed buyer.
Currently, we employ a team of 10 who repurposes the waste newspapers into recycled pencils and we pay them the cost of making the pencils in a format – cost per pencil. The ‘Velim’ eco-friendly pencils are then marketed and sold in retail stores that earn a percentage from the sale of the pencils. Our aim is to ensure that everyone in the chain of making eco-friendly pencils has an economic benefit. Eventually, we plan to set up a system in Goa where we will work with the panchayats and municipal councils to segregate the waste newspapers and buy it from the government bodies directly so that they can create employment in the villages and municipalities.
Valley Observer:So how will ‘Velim’ eco-friendly pencils hit the retail markets?
Kaydence: In the first phase, we will be focusing on the market in Goa. We will expand our retail presence in the second phase in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, and other parts of India. In our third phase, we will look at the Middle-East markets, where there is a huge demand for quality eco-friendly products. Our team has received inquiries from France, Germany, and Italy too.
Valley Observer: And what’s the process of making Velim eco-friendly pencils?
Kaydence: We are currently manufacturing 2HB lead pencils. The rolling machine rolls the paper onto the lead that has been stuck to the paper by the worker. The pencils are kept in a drying box to ensure that the gum is stuck appropriately. The next process is to cut the extra pencils to 172 mm approximately and then the pencils are polished by the process of sanding for a smooth surface, following this, the pencils are printed on with eco-solvent inks.
Valley Observer: What challenges do you see ahead in this innovative business?
Kaydence: To be frank enough, we are fighting against a habit. Children after Class 5 and people, in general, do not use pencils. They have become dependent on pens, especially plastic pens. It is a habit. It is not easy to change a habit. But like we had discussed with our team, if a habit could be substituted with a more purposeful habit, then we could achieve some percentage of success. The purposeful habit is to get a child or an adult to realize that eco-friendly pencils will help save our trees and our planet through the process of reducing the usage of plastic pens, reusing papers by writing with pencils because it can be rubbed off, and recycle newspapers that are lying around as waste to make eco-friendly pencils.
Valley Observer:Thanks for sparing time for conversation with the Valley Observer: ahead of the product launch.
SRINAGAR, MARCH 01: The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Srinagar in collaboration with Health Department Kashmir today organized a Free Medical Health Camp at “Ahate-e-Waqar” a daycare and recreational facility centre for senior citizens at PHC Chanapora, here. The Free Medical Health Camp for senior citizens was organized under the insightful directions and patronage of Justice Tashi Rabstan, Executive Chairman JKLSA and radiant guidance of Jawad Ahmad Principal District and Sessions Judge and Chairman DLSA Srinagar. The free Medical Camp was inaugurated by Mushtaq Ahmad Rather, Director Health Services Kashmir (DHSK) in presence of Fozia Paul, Secretary DLSA Srinagar; Arif Shafi, SP Headquarters; Jameel Ahmad Mir, CMO Srinagar and other Doctors and Senior Citizens. Hundreds of senior citizens availed free screening, examination, consultation including free medicines at the camp. Fozia Paul Secretary DLSA Srinagar lauded the role of organizers for holding the Free Medical Camp with the aim to take health care services to the Senior Citizens at their doorsteps. She urged all the stakeholders in the society to come forward and serve the society especially senior citizens in all capacities and try to become their voice. Further, District Legal Services Authorities have been creating mass awareness on drug de-addiction, providing free legal aid to the people through legal aid clinics and making people aware of their rights in every nook and corner of every district. Moreover, various Medical Stalls were set up by the Health Department including X-Ray, Orthopedics, Immunization, ENT, General Physician etc, including free medicine counters. DHSK ensured Senior Citizens present there get the best of services in the field of medicine and also at every place in Kashmir. He also interacted with Senior Citizens and solved some of the grievances of Senior Citizens on spot. Further, an awareness programme was also organized at Ahate-e-Waqar, wherein Senior Citizens were apprised about their legal rights under law, whereas various speakers spoke on the occasion including Director Health Services Kashmir, SP Headquarter, CMO Srinagar, Advocate Suhaila Ali, Irshad Ahmad from elderline, Gani Parray and Khazir Mohammad Raza Senior Citizens at (Ahat-e-waqar).
BARAMULLA, FEBRUARY 28: In a significant and breakthrough achievement, medical experts at Govt Medical College (GMC) Baramulla today successfully performed a heart surgery, called in medical terminology as Permanent Dual Chamber Pacemaker Implant in an 80-year-old patient with complaint of recurrent loss of consciousness and conduction block.
This is a first-of-its-kind facility among the new Medical Colleges and will prove to be a boon to the health sector of North Kashmir. This facility will benefit the people of North Kashmir in general and senior citizens in particular, who otherwise had to travel to Srinagar or outside state for Pacemaker Implants.
As per the Principal of GMC, a team of doctors’ lead by Dr. Mudassir Muzamil & Dr. Owais performed this procedure which took 1 hour. The team was assisted by Dr. Javaid Ahmad and technical staff led by Jaffar Ahmad and as per reports, the patient is doing well post-surgery.
Meanwhile, the Principal of the college and Medical Superintendent Associated Hospital congratulated the team of Doctors of the Department of Medicine for achieving the feat in cardiac surgery domain. They said that such operations are being performed at very few centres in Kashmir.
They asserted that the Medicine department will be provided with advanced surgical equipment for delivering top end facilities to the heart patients of North Kashmir.
Srinagar: The Department of Kashmiri University of Kashmir on Tuesday organised a special function to mark the International Mother Language Day, celebrated annually across the world to promote multilingual education based on mother-tongue.
In his presidential address, eminent Kashmiri writer and scholar, Prof Shafi Shauq highlighted the history and significance of International Mother Language Day. He said multilingual education based on mother-tongue could facilitate access to inclusion in learning for people speaking “non-dominant and indigenous languages.”
Prof Adil Amin Kak, Dean, School of Arts, Languages and Literatures highlighted the need to promote Kashmiri language saying “a threat of extinction is looming over it in this globalised world”.
In her welcome address, Head, Department of Kashmiri Prof Mehfooza Jan emphasised the need to promote Kashmiri language and literature by making it available to a global audience through the medium of translation.
Prof. Majrooh Rashid, former Head, Department of Kashmiri, presented an optimistic vision about the survival of Kashmiri language, remarking that “it survived even the turbulent times”.
Dr Shafqat Altaf, senior faculty at the department of Kashmiri underscored the need to promote linguistic diversity and multilingualism across the nations.
Two research scholars Oawais Gulzar and Imtiyaz Ahmad presented thought-provoking articles on the significance of mother-tongue.
Dr Ashraf Ziya conducted proceedings of the function and presented a vote of thanks.
JAMMU: An induction cum orientation program for B.Ed Fresh Batch of students was organized by Dean Student Welfare, Prof Anju Bala.
In this program, the new students were apprised of complete information about two year B.Ed. program, curriculum and all the aspects of training like Internships, Teaching Practice and Field Visits.
Faculty members of the college informed the students about various departments, committees and cells meant for the welfare and overall development of the students.
Principal, Prof Aekta Gupta conducted an interactive session of students in which the students were given suggestions for developing communication skills. During the interaction she encouraged the students to develop global competence through actively participating in academic and co-curricular activities. The induction cum Orientation program was followed by a Symposium on the theme “Cultural Practices for Sustainable Environment”.
The programme was organized by IQAC, WDC, Nature Club, Literary Club and G-20 Club of GCOE Jammu in collaboration with the Department of Information and Public Relations.
As many as 10 students participated in the symposium competition. The competition was adjudged by Dr. Maansi Sharma, Prof. Sunita Devi and Dr. Shalini Sharma. The program was coordinated by Prof. Rubina Yasmeen and Prof. Shalini Rana.
Certificates and prizes were given to the students. First prize was bagged by Richa Sharma, 2nd by Mansi Bandral and 3rd by Ritu Choudhary.
The symposium was followed by Cultural performances by Suresh, Mohinder, Kamal Kishore, Rajid and Balbir from the Department of Information and Public Relations.
The Faculty members who attended the program included Prof. Anju Bala, Prof. Satish Sharma, Prof. Anuradha Choudhary, Prof Anuradha Seth, Prof Shamboo Nath, Dr. Shubhra Jamwal, Prof. Neeraj Verma, Prof. Seema Kumari and Dr Deep K Bangotra.
The program was also attended by Pradeep Bali, along with non- teaching staff. The program was organized and coordinated by student volunteers, Shallu Khajuria, Komal Sharma, Richa Sharma, Pooja and Arushi.
The cultural programme was organised under the overall supervision of Cultural Officer, Parul Khajuria. The event concluded with the vote of thanks by Dr. Shalini Sharma, Convenor (Nature Club).
