Category: Events

The ‘Punjabi Sahit Sabha’, society of Department of Punjabi of Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh commemorated the 550^th Birth Anniversary of Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji by organising a series of events on 06-11-2019. As a part of the celebration, an Inter-college Poetry Recitation Competition was held today. More than twenty students from eight colleges of the city participated in the competition. Prof. Anita Kaushal, Principal of the college and Chief-guest of the event welcomed the guests, participants and faculty members from other institutions.

 

Shri Ram Arsh, Sh. Manmohan Singh Daun and Smt. Daljit Kaur Daun, all eminent poets were the judges on the occasion. The contestants recited the poems on the theme of the teachings, values and philosophy of Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji. The creative potential and the grasp of the students on the life and teachings of Sri Guru Nanak was greatly appreciated by the audience.

 

Earlier during the week quiz, poetry, story, slogan and essay-writing Intra-college competitions were organised by the Punjabi Department. Students from under-graduate and post-graduate classes of all the streams showcased their imaginative potential and artistic skills portraying the life, teachings and philosophy of Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji.

 

Highlighting the contribution of Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji, Prof. Anita Kaushal emphasised that the preachings of the Guru are relevant in the contemporary context as they facilitate spiritual upliftment; enhance social harmony and brotherhood and are the key to social equality.

“PRAKRITI” The Environment Society of Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh in collaboration with NSS organized an Awareness Campaign on safe, pollution free and cracker-free DIWALI on 24-10-2019. A series of activities were organized on the occasion.

About 25 students of PRAKRITI and NSS presented two Nukkad nataks depicting hazards of bursting crackers, the effect of crackers on old people and children, increase in the noise-pollution and air-pollution. The aim was to sensitize the students not to burst crackers, but light diyas and observe a green and eco-friendly Diwali.

Prof. Anita Kaushal, Principal of the college administered pledge to the faculty members, students and the non-teaching staff to protect the environment by not bursting crackers and further spread this message to one and all. She emphasized the importance of celebrating on Eco-friendly Deepawali and thereby reducing air and noise pollution.

On this occasion, a Human Chain was formed and a rally of about 100 students and 15 faculty members was also organized. The rally was flagged off by Principal Prof. Anita Kaushal, Dean Mr. Kanwar Iqbal and Vice Principal Dr. Anita Khosla. The objective of the rally was to sensitize the community on the hazards of air-pollution and noise-pollution and make them aware of the significance of environment conservation.

The Valedictory function of NSS seven days Day/Night camp was organized in Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh on 04-10-2019. The camp was organized from 28^th, Sept. 2019 to 4^th Oct. 2019. More than 150 volunteers participated in the camp. A cultural programme was organized during the occasion. The theme of the camp was “Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and Jal Shakti Abhiyan”.

Principal Prof. Anita Kaushal, who was the chief guest for the valedictory function, motivated the students to work in harmony for community service and gave insights to save water. She applauded the volunteers for their untiring efforts throughout the camp.

The volunteers of post-graduate departments of Public Administration and Botany made a presentation to highlight the significance of Jal Shakti Abhiyan which served as an eye-opener for the campers. During the camp, the volunteers visited the adopted village Khudda Jassu. Swachhta rallies, nukkad nataks and door to door interaction were carried out to make the villagers aware about the importance of hygiene and water conservation in the village. Meanwhile, in the college, experts delivered talks on various issues like Menstrual Hygiene, water conservation etc. Lectures on ‘Gandhian way of living’ were delivered on the occasion of his 150^th birth anniversary. Sessions on Yoga for girls were also organized.

The senior students of the PG Department of Computer Applications of Post Graduate Govt. College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh organized Freshers’ Party to welcome BCA-1^st year students on 19-09-2019. Prof. (Dr.) Anita Kaushal, Principal of the college was the Chief Guest, and Mr. Kanwar Iqbal Singh, Dean and Dr. Anita Khosla, Vice-Principal of the college also graced the occasion.

The senior students presented a kaleidoscope of events ranging from songs, dances, medleys, choreography and modeling. The dances performed on a medley of foot-tapping numbers had the audience swerving on their feet. The Fashion cum Modeling, showcased by the Freshers enthralled one and all.

Principal Prof. Dr. Anita Kaushal applauded for the aesthetic sense of the new generation and advised them to work hard, stay focused and committed to the course they have chosen for their career.

The senior students of the PG Department of Commerce of Post Graduate Govt. College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh organized Fresher’s Party to welcome B. Com-I students on 18-09-2019.

Prof (Dr) Anita Kaushal, Principal of the college was the Chief Guest on the occasion. The students gave a kaleidoscope of events ranging from songs, dances, medleys, choreography and modeling on theme Bollywood Maza that enthralled the audience.

The Fashion cum Modeling, showcased by the Freshers captivated one and all. They also displayed their innovative skills in the form of dance performances and thanked the seniors and teachers of the Commerce department for organizing such a grand welcome party.

Principal Prof. Dr. Anita Kaushal welcomed the Freshers to the GCG family and applauded their spirited performances. She advised them to work hard, stay focused and committed to the course they have chosen and bring laurels to college.

Under the able guidance, motivation and support of Principal Prof. Anita Kaushal, PRAKRITI-The Environment Society of Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh celebrated “WORLD OZONE DAY” on 16-9-2019. The theme of the function was Ozone Layer Depletion and Global Warming.

Dean Mr. Kanwar Iqbal and Vice Principal Dr. Anita Khosla administered pledge on ozone preservation to students and faculty members on the themes. They congratulated the students for enthusiastically participating in various events and being a part of the valuable campaign.

Hindi Department of Post Graduate Govt. College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh celebrated Hindi-Day Fortnight which concluded on 14-09-2019. Many competitions like Poetry-recitation, Poem-writing, Story writing, Essay writing, Declamation, Slogan-writing were organised during the fortnight to mark the occasion. Prof. Rajinder Kaur Aneja, Chairperson (Retired), Department of Hindi, Government Mahindra College, Patiala, a well-known Hindi scholar presided over the function. In her Presidential remarks, Prof. Aneja stressed on the nature and significance of Hindi language and highlighted its emerging role in the contemporary context. She gave away the prizes to the winners of various competitions. Prof. Anita Kaushal, Principal of the college, congratulated the prize winners and motivated the students to give an appropriate direction to their creative potential.

PRAKRITI – The Environmental Society of PGGCG – 11 organized following events as a part of “Jal Shakti Abhiyan – 2019” being observed by the Ministry of Human Resource Development(MHRD) under “Swachta Pakhwada 2019” (1^ST September to 15^th September, 2019) under Prime Minister’s  mission  “JAL SHAKTI ABHIYAAN”. The theme for the same was water conservation and make India free from single use plastic.

Chief Guest of the function was Principal Prof. Dr. Anita Kaushal. She encouraged students and faculty members to save water and minimize the use of single use Plastic. She administered pledge to students and faculty members on the themes “water conservation” and “Making India free from single use plastic”. In Group task each team member very vividly explained water crises and provided solutions to conserve water. To create awareness about the sustainable use of water a documentary was shown to the students and faculty members.