IEP Chandigarh, February 2

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann led government will provide uniforms to tiny-tots studying in LKG and UKG classes of the government primary schools in the state.          Divulging further, School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains informed, uniforms will be given to 3,51,724 toddlers studying in pre-primary classes, which are operational since 2017, in government schools of the state and Rs.21.10 crore has been released by the Education Department for this purpose. “Earlier, the school uniforms were not provided to these students, but after the matter came into my notice, the officials of the education department were directed to take immediate action in this regard”, he added.          The Cabinet Minister said, special classrooms equipped with full of thing of toddlers interest have also been constructed for the pre-primary classes, adding that with the aim of overall development of the education sector in the state, the Mann government is making all possible efforts for the better future of lakhs of students studying in government schools.

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 Fulfilling another guarantee promised to people of state, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday announced that first batch of 36 Principals will visit Singapore for further sharpening of their professional skills.

The Chief Minister, during an online interaction with the people,  said that during the run up of the assembly polls they had given guarantee to people that education system will be completely transformed in the state. He said that since teachers are the nation builders who can uplift the level of education, so it was guaranteed that their teaching skills will be upgraded by ensuring quality training to them. Bhagwant Mann said that as a part of this guarantee first batch of 36 Government School Principals will be going to Singapore on February 4 for professional training.

The Chief Minister said that these Principals will be participating in a Professional Teacher Training seminar from February 6-10. He said that this first batch will return back on February 11 after the completion of seminar. Bhagwant Mann envisioned that lakhs of students from across the state will be benefitted from this revolutionary step as with additional expertise from Singapore these Principals will upgrade level of education being imparted in the state.

The Chief Minister said that after returning back from Singapore these Principals will share their experience with their colleagues and students. He said that it will help in further upscaling the expertise and professional ability of the teachers to impart quality education to students. Bhagwant Mann envisioned that this will prove to be a milestone for reforming education system in the state adding that with these efforts Punjab will soon become a front runner state in the field of education.

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The mega national healthcare conclave, ‘National Critical Care Nursing Conference’-2023 (NCNCON-2023) that witnessed the participation of over 1000 participants & more than 100 faculty members from different institutes like AIIMS, Arming institute and nursing institutes, concluded successfully at PGIMER, Chandigarh. Organized by the Society for Critical care nursing and the Society for Emergency, Trauma, and Disaster, PGIMER with the academic Partnership of NIDM, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, this conference was inaugurated by Prof. Vivek Lal, worthy Director PGIMER Chandigarh. While congratulating the participants across the nation, the Director PGIMER highlighted that nurses are the backbone of any successful institute and always play a vital participation in patient care and health promotion. On the first day, hands-on training on ‘Adult Critical Care Nursing’ and ‘Pediatric Critical Care Nursing’ was imparted to the participants headed by Prof. Nidhi panda, Department of Anaesthesia, and Prof. Jayashree, Department of Pediatric Medicine respectively. The workshop was inaugurated by Prof. Ashok Kumar, Additional Medical Superintendent and he laid emphasis on continuing the training of nurses with newer technology and medical equipment. The conference had parallel sessions on varying aspects of critical nursing viz. nursing practices, neuro nursing, Trauma management, disaster management, and so on, and, lectures and discussions on these topics were taken by renowned speakers from different national-level healthcare institutes. The organizing Chairperson Dr. Raman Sharma deliberated on the importance of critical care updates in Nursing and mass casualty management whereas the organizing secretary Mr. Mahendra Kumar discussed the importance of higher education in the Nursing profession. The conference also had a panel discussion on ‘Violence on Health Care in the workplace wherein panellists ADGP Punjab Sh. Praveen Kumar Sinha and Sh. Adhitaj Singh AAG Punjab from Punjab and Haryana High court, Prof. Rajesh Chhabra, Department of Neurosurgery, PGIMER, Col Kironjot, Indian army, Dr. Raman Sharma, Associate Professor, Department of Hospital Administration, PGIMER deliberated on causes as well as the importance of much needed preventive measures as well as provisions in the law to prevent such rising incidents in the workplace areas, especially in healthcare settings.

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The Department of Anatomy, PGIMER, Chandigarh has received the body of Mr Tarlochan Singh S/o Mr Jawahar Singh, aged 91 years, male, R/o S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali), who expired on 30.01.2023. The body was gracefully donated by his wife Mrs Manjit Kaur, son Mr Navtej Singh Bains, daughter in law Mrs Baldeep Kaur Bains, daughter Mrs Navkiran Gill, Mrs Navdeep Jawanda, son in law Mr Kulvir Gill, Bhag Jawanda, grandson daughter Mr Cimir Bains, Mr Hemant Gill, Ms Jessica Jawanda and granddaughter in law Mrs Ravina Grewal on 01.02.2023. The Department is grateful to the family members for their noble gesture.

IEP Chandigarh, February 2

In a bid to ensure clean & green environment to the people by promoting energy conservation in the state, Punjab New and Renewable Energy Sources Minister Mr Aman Arora on Thursday felicitated government and private sector entities with State Energy Conservation Awards at Confederation of Indian Industrialists (CII) Northern Region Headquarters here.

          Addressing the State Level Energy Conservation Day and Award function organised by Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA), Mr. Aman Arora said that Chief Minister S Bhagwant Mann led Punjab Government is making concerted efforts to make Punjab Carbon Neutral state and energy conservation is the focus area to abate greenhouse gas emission to save environment.

          Dependency on fossil fuels for power generation is high, which lead to pollution and environment hazards, said the cabinet minister while emphasizing that with the expansion of the industry and need of more infrastructure, the demand of power is increasing day by day so shifting from conventional power generation to renewable energy sources such as Solar, Hydel, Biomass is the need of the hour.

In the state of Punjab, he said, around 2150 MW capacity renewable energy projects have been installed which is about 16% of the total installed capacity. Out of which, 1200 MW capacity of Solar plants installed in the state.

Apart from this, Punjab has taken the lead to develop and notify Punjab Energy Conservation Building Code by amending National Energy Conservation Building Code for the composite climate zone applicable in the state. The implementation has started by incorporating in the building bye-laws. Considering 8% growth in up-coming new commercial buildings, 18 Million Units of electricity consumption will be reduced by using Punjab ECBC leads to 15 thousand ton carbon dioxide emission abatements which is equivalent to planting 6 lacs trees per annum, he added.

          Urging the people to use the energy judiciously, Mr Aman Arora stated that energy efficiency in the buildings is one of the key areas to save energy in commercial sector by adopting energy efficient design, building material and using Energy Conservation Building Code. He also appreciated the efforts of PEDA for taking initiatives in the field of Energy Conservation & Energy Efficiency.

          Chairman PEDA Sh. H.S. Hanspal, emphasized upon the need of energy conservation and energy efficiency in the state to meet the gap between the demand and supply of power. He stressed to adopt renewable energy sources and use power judiciously adopting energy conservation & energy efficiency measures.

Chief Executive Officer PEDA Dr. Sumeet K. Jarangal highlighted the initiatives taken under energy conservation programs in the State. The awareness of energy conservation is being created through workshops / seminars, implementation of Energy Conservation Policies in Transport, Buildings, Industries sectors in consultation with various stakeholder departments, he added.

Earlier, PEDA has also signed MoU with 13 reputed Engineering Institutes / Universities for promoting innovative projects through Research & Development on Energy Conservation & Energy Efficiency. PEDA is also giving “State Recognition” to facilities/units who have taken extra efforts for Efficient Utilization, Management and Conservation of Energy during 2020-21 & 2021-22 in Punjab, said Dr. Jarangal.

On this occasion, the cabinet minister also inaugurated an exhibition organised for the visitors from various stakeholder departments / organisations regarding the use of Energy Efficient Materials in Buildings & Industries.

Director PEDA Mr. M.P. Singh thanked all the participants and urged to adopt energy conservation measures at their works and residences. Chief Architect Punjab Ms. Sapna & more than 200 participants attended this function.

Details of Energy conservation awards winners

Energy Intensive Industries (Designated Consumer) category (Textile)

1st Prize: M/s Vardhman Yarns and Threads Limited, Hoshiarpur

2nd Prize: M/s. Arihant Spinning Mills,Sangrur

Energy Intensive Industries (Designated Consumer) category (Pulp & Paper)

1st Prize: M/s. Khanna Paper Mills Limited, Amritsar

2nd Prize: M/s. Kuantum Papers Limited, VPO Saila Khurd, Tehsil Garhshankar (Hoshiarpur)

Manufacturing Enterprises category (Medium Scale)

1st Prize: M/s. Eastman Cast & Forge Limited,Ludhiana

2nd Prize: M/s. Auto International Ludhiana

Manufacturing Enterprises category (Large Scale)

1st Prize: M/s. Madhav Group, Patiala

2nd Prize: M/s. Hero Steels Limited, Ludhiana

Commercial (Government & Private) Buildings category (Offices)

1st Prize: M/s. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, Jalandhar

2nd Prize: M/s. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited Hoshiarpur

Educational Institutions (Government & Private) building category

1st Prize: M/s. Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana

2nd Prize: M/s. Chitkara University, Rajpura Punjab

Hospital Building Category

1st Prize: M/s. Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Sangrur

2nd Prize: M/s. Max Super Speciality Hospital (A unit of Hometrail Buildtech Pvt. Ltd) Mohali

Energy Auditing Agency Category (BEE Certified Energy Auditors)

1st Prize: M/s. PGS Energy Services Pvt. Ltd, Chandigarh

2nd Prize: M/s. Namdhari Eco Energies Pvt. Ltd,Sirsa, Haryana

IEP Chandigarh, February 2

Minister for Social Security, Women and Child Development Dr.Baljit Kaur said that Anganwadi workers and helpers who were serving in Anganwadi centers away from their homes have been given relief by being transferred through a transparent process.The cabinet minister said that the Anganwadi workers who were working 150-200 km away from their homes for a long time. Due to this, they were wasted a lot of time in travelling. They could  not take care of their family properly, she added.          Dr. Baljit Kaur said that the Punjab Government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is committed to the welfare of employees. Under this, understanding the difficulties of Anganwadi workers, helpers and the importance of their families, relief was given by transferring them in a transparent manner.Minister has expressed hope from the Anganwadi workers and helpers that they will perform their services with full sincerity and dedication.