Republic Day celebrated at Panjab University
National
Tele24 News
Vinay
Kumar
Chandigarh
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 this University has
achieved over decades. He referred 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 already 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 address, 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.
PU VC informed that already 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 address, 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 colorful dance by Ankur School Students. Students of
PU Department of Music presented item titled VAAR - depicting 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.
