Category: Events

Talent Hunt Competition

The Cultural Society of Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh organised a Talent Hunt Competition for the freshers of under-graduate and post-graduate classes on 09-08-2019. Prof. Anita Kaushal, Principal of the college was the Chief-guest on the occasion. Mr. Kanwar Iqbal Singh, Dean and Dr. Anita Khosla, Vice-Principal of the college also graced the occasion. The contest witnessed a huge response. More than 200 students appeared for the auditions and sixty students were shortlisted.

The events were organised in Music Vocal, Music Instrumental and Dance categories. The sub-categories of Music Vocal were Geet/Gazal, Light Music and Folk Song; and Percussion and Non-percussion were performed in Music Instrumental. The students showcased their talent under Classical/Semi-classical, Free-style and Folk dance genres in Dance. The presentations were a kaleidoscope of Indian culture and tradition as art and music of various states was reflected in various formats. Performances were mesmerizing and were appreciated by one and all. The dances on popular and foot-tapping numbers left the audience swerving on their feet.

VANMAHOTSAV DAY

PRAKRITI, The Environment Society of Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector 11, Chandigarh celebrated Vanmahotsav by organizing a Tree Plantation Drive on 31.07.19.  The Drive was organized in collaboration with NSS, NOSTALGIA-the Alumni Association of the College and Dainik Jagran Group of Newspapers.

Chief Engineer Mr. Mukesh Anand was the Chief-guest on the occasion. He planted a sapling of Chandni; and Prof. Anita Kaushal, Principal of the college planted a sapling of Hibiscus. Senior faculty members Mr. Jasbir Singh, Head, Department of Punjabi and Mrs. Harjeet Kaur, Head, Department of Mathematics who shall be superannuating on 31st August 2019 also planted tree saplings. Faculty members, alumni, distinguished guests, media persons and volunteers of Prakriti and NSS also planted tree saplings of Neem, Guava, Kadamb etc. The objective of the plantation drive was to promote environment conservation, beautification of the campus and landscaping. It is noteworthy that the college is already running an add-on course in Floriculture and Landscaping.

Orientation Programme

An Orientation Programme for the freshers was organized in Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh on 26-7-2019. The aim of this programme was to familiarize the students with the college environment. Welcoming the students Prof. Anita Kaushal, Principal of the college highlighted the glorious achievements of the college in the academic as well as extra-curricular fields. The college has been accredited ‘A’ with 3.52 CGPA by NAAC, the college ranked 6th in Swachhta Ranking of Government of India among government institutions, and won the First Prize as the Best Maintained Campus in the Rose Festival. Dr. Kaushal motivated the students to give their best and bring laurels to the institution. Mr. Kanwar Iqbal, Dean, and Dr. Anita Khosla, Vice-Principal of the college, were also present on the occasion.

The students were guided about the various provisions and rules for subject change, fee concession, bus-pass, library facilities, NSS, NCC, scholarships, and various Do’s and Don’ts to be observed in the college. They were also informed about the lecture requirement of 75% in all the subjects, and the significance of Mid-semester Examination. The students were also briefed about various societies of the college which organize community-centric and sensitization activities. These societies have been constituted in diverse areas like Traffic Awareness and Road Safety, Preservation and Protection of Heritage, AIDS Awareness, Community Hygiene and Sanitation, Drug De-addiction, Gender Equity, Best from Waste and Environment Awareness Society. The objective is to facilitate the all-round development of the students by involving them in on-campus and off-campus activities. Students were also introduced with the incharges of college-committees and apprised of the room numbers where they will be available.

World Environment Day

Prakriti – The Environment Society of PGGCG-11, celebrated World Environment Day in a very special way. The Society organised the following events for the children of teaching and non-teaching employees of the college.

  1. Painting and decorating the pot.
  2. How to plant a sapling in a pot and post plantation care of the same.
  3. Poetry recitation regarding cleanliness, environment protection, health and hygiene.

Farewell

The students of post-graduate departments of P.G. Govt. College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh bade a colourful and emotional farewell to the outgoing PG students on 25-4-2019. The college has post-graduation in English, Economics, Dance, Music Vocal, Music Instrumental, Sociology, Public Administration, Psychology, Fine Arts, Commerce, Information Technology, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology. Principal, Prof. Anita Kaushal was the chief guest. Dean Mr.Kanwar Iqbal and Vice-Principal Dr. Anita Khosla also graced the occasion.

Students from science, commerce and humanities streams participated with great zeal and enthusiasm. First year PG students presented an enthralling medley of song and dance performances which were enjoyed by one and all. The music and dance performances ranged from Punjabi to folk, and Bollywood to western style. The students of the outgoing PG classes shared their sweet memories and narrated their experiences with a nostalgic and poetic touch. The graceful ramp walk in elegant attires was a treat to the eyes of audience.

Colourful SAYONARA-2K19 to B.Com Undergraduate students

The students of PG Department of Commerce of P.G. Govt. College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh organised “SAYONARA-2K19” a farewell on 22-04-2019 for the outgoing batch of B.Com.-III students. Prof. (Dr.) Anita Kaushal , Principal of the college was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Mr. Kanwar Iqbal,Dean, Dr. Anita Khosla,Vice-Principal and members of faculty of the college also graced the occasion. SAYONARA-2K19 was a colourful event and a feast to the eyes of the audience.Traditional dances like bhangra and classical performances enthralled the gathering. Students showcased their dancing talent on foot-tapping numbers. The students of the outgoing class recalled the memories of their glorious stay in the college and became nostalgic while recollecting the precious moments spent in the campus. They expressed profound gratitude towards their teachers for mentoring them throughout their stay in the college.

TECH-ZEAL 2K19

The Department of Computer Applications of Post Graduate Govt. College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh organized TECH-ZEAL 2K19 a kaleidoscope of Inter-College competitions on 11-04-2019. The Fest was inaugurated by the Chief-guest Prof. Anita Kaushal, Principal, Dean Mr. Kanwar Iqbal Singh and Prof. Pardeep Walia, HOD Computer Applications by lighting of the ceremonial lamp.

The campus of the college was abuzz throughout the day with huge participation of more than 160 students from 13 colleges of the region. “SHOW CASE” was a contest of movie making talent. “DANCE PLUS”- the Dance competition was highly enjoyed by the gathering. Participants danced to the foot-tapping numbers of the latest songs. “TREASURE HUNT” was an exposure to outdoor thrills wherein the presence of mind and physical agility was tested. “MIND EXPLORER- IT QUIZ” tested the programming skills through problem solving, critical analysis and quick thinking.  “WEB-CREATEX” contest tested the web designing skills of the students. Many issues were presented in “CURTAIN-RAISER”, the skit Competition. “KOD-HAK”, the debugging competition threw challenges before the participants. “THE MASK-Face Painting” on themes related to Digital India were a treat to watch, and in “BEST OUT’A WASTE” the e-waste material was assembled creatively and innovatively. “TIK-TOK” saw the synchronization skills of the participants on different songs and dialogues

Convocation

62nd Annual Convocation

The 62nd Annual Convocation of Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sec-11, Chandigarh, was held on 08-04-2018. Professor Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor, Panjab University, Chandigarh, was the Chief Guest on the occasion. The Convocation was inaugurated by lighting of the Ceremonial Lamp by the Chief Guest and Principal Prof. Anita Kaushal which was followed by rendition of Saraswati Vandana by the students. More than 900 Graduates and Post-Graduates were conferred degrees. 146 Post-Graduate degrees were awarded in Public Administration, Economics, Dance, Music Vocal, Music Instrumental, Sociology, English, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, and Computer Applications. In the Graduate category, 64 for B.Com. Pass Course;  65 for B.Com. Honours; 182 for B.A. Honours; 212 for B.A. Pass Course; 201 Science graduates in B.Sc. Medical, B.Sc. Non-Medical, B.Sc. Computer Science and BCA; and 40 in B.Sc. Honours were conferred degrees. More than 70 students of the college who secured positions in the Panjab University Examination were felicitated on the occasion. 3 students who stood first in the Panjab University examinations were awarded Medals, and 6 were decorated with Roll of Honour by the Chief Guest for their outstanding academic performance. Neerja Mahra of M.A. Dance; Sarita of M.Sc. Botany; Deepti Chaudhary of M.Sc. Zoology were awarded the Roll of Honour and Medal. Madhu Bala of M.A. Music Instrumental; Navneet Kaur and Kirti of M.Sc. Botany were awarded Roll of Honour. Ms. Madhu Bala was awarded Panna Lal Madan Medal for standing First in M.A. Music Instrumental. Ms. Savita Gill was awarded Panna Lal Madan Medal for standing First in M.A Music Vocal.  Ms. Diksha and Ms. Chitra were awarded scholarship instituted by Sunder Lal Ram Parsad Khosla Charitable Trust, for standing First and Second respectively in B.Com.

National Seminar on “Informal Employment in India: Issues and Challenges”

PG Department of Economics of PG Government College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh organised an ICSSR, New Delhi sponsored National Seminar on “Informal Employment in India: Issues and Challenges” on 28-3-2019. Sh. B.L.Sharma, IAS, Secretary Education, Chandigarh Administration was the Chief-guest and Prof. Amitabh Kundu, Distinguished Fellow, Research and Information System for developing Countries, New Delhi was the Keynote speakeron the occasion. Prof. Kundu is also the Chairman, Committee for Swatch Bharat Mission, Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Government of India. More than one hundred delegates from various institutions of the country participated in the Seminar.

‘Fire and Emergency’safety services

Post Graduate Govt. College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh organized a mock drill on ‘Fire and Emergency’safety services in the college premises on 27-03-2019. The students and faculty of the college were reappraised about the operation of fire extinguishers and were also trained about the evacuation plan at time of emergency. The students and faculty were benefitted from the lecture delivered and mock drill by the fire safety team. Principal, Prof. Anita Kaushal, also participated in the training programme for operating fire extinguishers.