IEP Chandigarh, October 19

Enactus team of Panjab University took the festive spirit of Diwali a step further by celebrating the festivities with the specially abled at Samarth, a residential home for these children in Sector-15, Chandigarh. The team has been celebrating the festival of lights with these children of lesser God since last many years as these special children are the driving force for the Enactus members providing them with immense courage and helping them understand that nothing in life is unachievable, informed Prof. Seema Kapoor, Faculty advisor of Enactus team.The event was attended by around 110 people including specially abled, staff of Samarth and Enactus members. It started with a diya lighting ceremony with the lighting of 150 diyas for the specially abled children around the world to celebrate their courage, wisdom and above all the carpe-diem energy. The event was graced with some mesmerizing dance performances to enhance the festive spirit. It was immensely heart-warming to see the young souls dance and jump to the rhythm of songs, said Tushar Jhanwar, Gaurav Mishra and Ainesh, Vice Presidents of Enactus team. Marketing head, Aditya Kumar, talked about how these celebrations have been a source of happiness for all including potters who work in Maloya under project Dhra, whose creative hands brought to life these diyas and many other clay products. The event also marked the connection of our mother Earth to this festive season as these diyas made by the potter community symbolizes how the true spirit of Diwali lies with the connection to mother earth and how we should persevere to save the planet by celebrating Green Diwali, said project heads, Samarth and Mridul. Clay based products are an excellent alternative to reduce the plastic burden on our planet, averred technical head, Inayat.Mrs. Puja, General Secretary of Samarth, appreciated the efforts made by the Enactus members towards the potter community and their dedication to treating specially abled at Samarth no less than their Enactus family for the past many years. She said the feeling of happiness can be seen on the faces of the children on seeing the Enactus members as they try to put their best efforts in making their Diwali celebrations special. With refreshments served afterwards, the event ended on a happy note.Preet Kanwal, President of team expressed heartfelt gratitude to Prof. Jagtar Singh, Dean Student Welfare, PU and other higher authorities of PU for their constant and invaluable support to the team for carrying out such social outreach activities.

IEP Chandigarh, October 18

JC Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA, Faridabad has been re-accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an ‘A+’ Grade and a CGPA of 3.32 in the Second Cycle of Accreditation. The result of the assessment was declared in the 127th Meeting of the Standing Committee of NAAC held on October 18, 2022, and shall remain valid for the next five years.

While giving more information, an official spokesperson said that National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) is an autonomous body funded by the University Grants Commission that assesses and accredits Higher Education Institutions in India. He said that in 2016, the University was awarded an ‘A’ grade by the NAAC in the First Cycle of Accreditation. The University was assessed and evaluated by the five-member NAAC Peer Team from October 10 to 12, 2022.

He informed that the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. S.K. Tomar has expressed gratitude towards the Haryana Governor and Chancellor, Sh. Bandaru Dattatraya for his constant mentorship and support to the University due to which it has been able to receive the ‘A+’ grade. The University is making strenuous efforts to realise the dream of Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal to make Haryana a global leader in education, he added.

The Principal Secretary to Government of Haryana, Technical Education Department, Sh. Vijayendra Kumar and Director, Technical Education, Haryana, Sh. Rajiv Rattan have congratulated the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Tomar on receiving ‘A+’ Grade by NAAC, who, in turn, extended his gratitude towards them for their consistent support. Congratulating University teachers, students, alumni and supporting staff for this great achievement, Vice Chancellor, Prof. S.K. Tomar said that JC Bose University has positioned itself among India’s elite and prestigious higher education institutions. He said that the University has made its presence on various prominent national platforms which reflects the quality parameters adopted by the University to further improve the quality of Education.

Registrar, Dr. SK Garg said that the re-accreditation of the University by NAAC with an ‘A+’ grade is a befitting award for the outstanding contribution of all stakeholders of the University. It is a distinguished achievement by the University on the quality parameters.

He further said that Dean Academic Affairs and University NAAC Coordinator, Prof. Ashutosh Dixit said that all the faculty and staff members worked day and night for preparation and presentation. The highest body of evaluation for the Universities and Colleges in the country assessed the University on seven point-scale criteria which include Curriculum Aspects, Teaching-learning and Evaluation, Research, Innovation and Extension, Infrastructure and Learning Resources, Student Support and Progression, Governance, Leadership and Management, and Institutional Values and Best Practices.

IEP Chandigarh, October 17

The State Government has decided to consider amendments in the initiative of state Govt regarding Home Delivery service of Ration to PDS beneficiaries.

Disclosing this here today, a spokesperson  from the Department of Food and Civil Supplies informed that while implementing the change in Home Delivery service, interest of all the stakeholders in the Public Distribution supply chain including Fair Price Shop owners shall be taken into account.

These submissions were made before the Hon’ble High Court by the State Counsel during hearing on the CWP filed by the Fair Price Shop owner Associations and  assured that the legitimate interests of the Ration Depot Holders as per the National Food security Act shall be taken into consideration while giving Home Delivery Service of Ration. Based upon the assertions made by the state counsel,  Hon’ble High Court has disposed off the litigation on the matter.

IEP Chandigarh

World Food Day was celebrated at the National Institute of Nursing Education, PGIMER, and Chandigarh on 15^th October. The theme of the year 2022 is “Leaving No One Behind”. Dr. Nancy Sahni, Head, the Department of Dietetics was the chief guest of the occasion. Dr. Sukhpal Kaur principal NINE introduced the chief guest to the audience.  The Chief Guest unfolded the theme and emphasized the importance of consuming a healthy diet to the students.

She further encouraged the students to involve the underprivileged in their celebrations. Around 150 nursing students participated in poster-making, slogan-writing, and a salad-making competition. A show-and-tell activity was also performed by the volunteers to emphasize the importance of eating home-cooked food.

 The nursing students also performed various cultural activities i.e. Natti, Bhangra, and Poem recitation.  The chief guest appreciated the participants for participating in various competitions. Prizes were given to the winners of various competitions. The event was carried out under the guidance of Principal NINE, Dr. Sukhpal Kaur, and faculty Mrs. Shabana Parveen, Dr. Ruchi Saini, and Mrs. Amandeep Saini.

IEP Chandigarh, October 17

The Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will consider the legitimate demands of the Divyang (disabled) in the state and resolve them soon. This was stated by the Minister of Social Security, Women and Child Development of Punjab Dr. Baljit Kaur during a meeting with the representatives of the Disabled Association.

Dr. Baljit Kaur said that in various departments, corporations and boards of Punjab, various issues viz. filling the vacant and backlog posts related to the disabled category, promoting the disabled employees, demands related to the disabled sportsmen category, pension demands of the disabled category, Regarding bank loans, other legitimate demands besides free wheat facilities to the ‘Divyangs’ will be resolved soon.

Notably, the Cabinet minister has scheduled the next meeting with the disabled association on November 9 to address the demands of the disabled.

The Minister also said that the Punjab Government is committed to make life easier for the disabled people in the state. She said that all the legitimate demands made by the associations from the State Government will be brought to the attention of the Chief Minister and they will be resolved soon.

The Administrative Secretary of Social Security Department Sumer Singh Gurjar, Director Madhvi Kataria, Additional Director Lilly Chaudhary, Deputy Director Santosh Virdi were also present in this meeting.

IEP Chandigarh, October 17

A delegation of five Ambassadors to different countries namely Ms Reenant Sandhu, Ambassador of India to Netherlands, Sh. Pavan Kumar Paul Ambassador of India to Russia, Dr Virender Kumar Paul, Ambassador of India to Republic to Turkey, Sh. Mohinder Partap Singh, Ambassador of India to Mongolia, Sh. Sanjeev Tandon, Ambassador of India to Togo visited Chandigarh today.

The team was welcomed by senior officers of Municipal Corporation Chandigarh at the newly rejuvenated Amrit Sarovar at Kaimbwala Village. The delegation was informed that the  Prime Minister of India had launched a Mission on Amrit Sarovar on 24 April 2022. The Mission aimed at developing and rejuvenating 75 water bodies in each district of the country as a part of celebration of Azadi ka Amrit  Mahotsav  and the target to complete the work has been fixed as 15/08/2023.

The officers of MCC further informed the delegation that the Municipal Corporation under this mission plans to rejuvenate 4 abandoned Water Bodies at Village Kaimbwala, Sarangpur, Khuda Alisher and Daddumajra. The two water bodies at village Kaimbwala and Sarangpur  have already been rejuvenated. The  work on rejuvenation of third water body at village Khuda Alisher is in progress and shall be completed by the end of this month.These water bodies will act as Rain water Harvesting structures and will raise the level of depleted ground water. They will also help in avoiding floods and will also in conserve the water. This will act as a mini Lake and recreation centre for the residents of the villages.