Category: Events

Under the able guidance and support of Prof. (Dr.) Anita Kaushal, Principal, PGGCG-11, Chandigarh, the Department of Sanskrit and Sanskrit Sahitya Society organized an Extension Lecture on the topic “Possibilities of Development through the study of Sanskrit Language (संस्कृत भाषा के अध्ययन द्वारा विकास की सम्भावनाएँ)” on 28.08.2024 from 02.00 p.m. to 03.00 p.m. on the occasion of Sanskrit Diwas (Shravan Shukla Purnima).

The programme started with the SarswatiStuti by Harmanpreet Kaur, Varsha and Simran of B.A. 2^nd Year and Vedic chanting by Smriti, Manveer Kaur, Bhawana, Manasi and Tamanna of B.A. 3^rd Year. The keynote speaker Prof (Dr.) Lakhvir Singh, Head, Department of Sanskrit, Post Graduate Govt. College for Girls, Sector-42, Chandigarh was welcomed by Prof. (Dr.) RenuTrikha, Head, Department of Sociology and Dr. Chandan Lal Gupta, Head, Department of Sanskrit with a plant. The keynote speaker was introduced by Ms. Smriti, B.A. 3rd Year.

The keynote speaker said that material development is taking place at a very fast pace in the world but, at the same time, it is of utmost importance that the human values should also develop in human beings. Sanskrit literature has many texts such as Vedas, Brahman, Aranyaka, Upanishad, Darshan, Ramayana and Mahabharata, which are helpful and valuable as far as the development of human values is concerned. This type of literature is rare elsewhere. It has a coordination of both knowledge and science. Sanskrit is the base language of all Indian languages. He said, while giving examples, that there are many words in Punjabi and English that sound similar to the words in Sanskrit. People of other subjects who do research on ancient knowledge and science must have knowledge of Sanskrit because proper results cannot be obtained from translated texts. Sanskrit plays a very important role in our progress as well as the progress of the nation.

The programme was anchored by Ms. Manvir Kaur and Ms. Smriti B.A. 3rd year. Vote of thanks was given by Dr. Chandan Lal Gupta. Many Faculty Members and students from various disciplines attended the programme. Mr. Avtar Singh, Head, Department of Punjabi, Dr. Asha Kiran, Department of History, Dr, Ambuj Sharma, Head, Department of Philosophy, Dr. Mohan Lal Jat, Head, Department of Hindi, Dr. DipankarSukkul, Department of English, Dr.  Meena and Dr. Kamal Krishan, Department of Hindi, Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh, graced the occasion.

A total of 140 participants (faculty members and students) attended the event.

Institutions Innovation Council in collaboration with Post Graduate Department of Computer Applications organized a Seminar on Institutions Innovation Council 7.0 and Role of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs). The session was organized by the members of Institutions Innovation Council Mr. Mohit Sanan and Ms. Navdeep Kaur on August 28, 2024. Dr. Naveen Pandhi, Convener welcomed the President of IIC, Prof (Dr) Anita Kaushal. The main objective of the seminar was to make students aware of Institutions Innovation Council 7.0 and Role of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Higher Educational Institutions. Prof (Dr) Anita Kaushal apprised students about Ministry of Education, Government of India has established Innovation Cell at all India Council for Technical Education with a purpose of systematically fostering the culture of Innovation in all Higher Educational Institutions across the country. Dr. Naveen Pandhi apprised students for fostering the culture of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the institution.Mr. Mohit Sanan made students aware about IIC 7.0 and Composition of IIC in the institution. Students came to know about vision and mission of IIC and facilitating technology transfer towards sustainable generation and production of innovations and startups. The college will keep scouting innovations and startups throughout the year for building the repository, verification of received submissions on regular basis and taking needful actions to provide handholdingsupportssuchas mentoring andreferral & linkage with incubation units. Ms. Navdeep Kaur made students aware about Role and Importance of Innovation, Start-Ups and Entrepreneurship in Higher Educational Institutions. Students came to know about Innovation as it involves a different way of looking at problems and solving them. It also improves education because it compels students to use a higher level of thinking to solve complex problems.Students were apprised of Entrepreneurship as it is important for students since it builds real world skills of leadership and collaboration, which are helpful and important in a variety of fields. Today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders.The seminar highlighted the importance of innovation in entrepreneurship and its value for thelongevity of a business. The seminar also emphasized on the opportunity to innovate to makethe lives more comfortable and the solutions that can be evolved to make it better, easier andmore useful.The seminar ended with vote of thanks fromDr. Naveen Pandhi, Convener-IIC. Nearly 60 students attended the informative session.

The Cultural Society of PG Govt. College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh, organised a Music Concert on 23-08-2024 in collaboration with Indian Council of Cultural Relations, Ministry of External Relations, Govt. of India. The event was organised under Horizon Series Programme. Internationally acclaimed artists graced the occasion and rendered musical compositions. The performances were highly applauded by the audience.

Sh. Subrata De, eminent sitar vadak representing Bishnupur Gharana of Hindustani Classical Musicaccompanied by renowned table player Pt. Mithilesh Jha from Banaras Gharana were the performers. The sitar recital started with Raga Nat Bhairav slow gat in teen taal, followed by a composition in mat taal and a composition in drutlai. The performance was concluded with a melodious dhun depicting ragas pilu, shivranjani and raga bhairavi. The students ofDepartments of Music Vocal, Music Instrumental and Dance interacted with the legends and gathered knowledge about the intricacies of music. The artists were honoured by Prof (Dr) Anita Kaushal, Principal and Mr. Kanwar Iqbal, Dean.

Principal Prof (Dr) Anita Kaushal congratulated the Cultural society for organising the programme and stressed that the college always aims at holistic development of the students.

Prakriti- The Environment Society of P.G.G.C.G-11 Chandigarh celebrated Akshay Urja Diwas on 22^nd August, 2024 in the college. The function was sponsored by Chandigarh Renewable Energy and Science andTechnology, Promotion Society (CREST). Various Inter college Competitions like Slogan Writing, Poster Making and Pot Painting Competitions on the theme “Impact of Akshay Urja in India” were held. About 110 students from 11 colleges of the Tricity registered for the various competitions.

 

The program started by welcoming the Chief Guest, Prof (Dr) Anita Kaushal, Principal of the College. In her address to the students and faculty she advocated the essence of renewable energy in the sectors of Bio-Energy, Wind, Hydro and Solar Energy. Highlighting the importance of energy resources which is the need of the hour, she appreciated the efforts of the society members and motivated them to carry on such activities which would give them opportunities to play a constructive role for the betterment of the society. She also congratulated the students and the prize winners for enthusiastically participating in various competitions and being a part of the valuable campaign.

Resource person of the day was Dr. Shilpi Chaudhary, from Department of Physics, Punjab Engineering College, Deemed to be University, Chandigarh. She talked about solar cells also known as photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight directly into electricity. They are made from semiconducting materials like silicon which release electrons when exposed to sunlight. These electrons flow through a circuit generating electricity. With the help of a short video and power point presentation she explained about types of solar cells that are used nowadays for producing electricity.

The function concluded with the prize distribution ceremony.

Following are the Prize Winners:

Prize	Slogan Writing	Poster Making	Pot Painting Competition
First	Rajanpreet, B.A. II, PGGC 11, Chandigarh	Simran, B.Sc. I, PGGCG 11, Chandigarh	PriyankaChauhan, M.A I, PGGCG 11, Chandigarh
Second	Priya Gupta,B.Sc III, PGGCG 42, Chandigarh	Ishita, BBA, GCCBA-50, Chandigarh	Kanav, B. A I, PGGC 11, Chandigarh
Third	Tanya,B.Sc III, PGGCG 11, Chandigarh	Mohd. Arsh, B.A II PGGC 11, Chandigarh	Vanshika, B.A. I, PGGC 11, Chandigarh

Under the able guidance of madam Principal Prof (Dr) Anita Kaushal, Post Graduate Government College for Girls (P.G.G.C.G) – 11, Chandigarh, observed Anti-Ragging Awareness Week from August 12th to August 18th, 2024. The event aimed to raise awareness about the dangers of ragging and promote a safer, more inclusive campus environment. The week commenced with an Anti-Ragging Awareness Talk by Dr. Ritu Sekri, Assistant Professor of Psychology at P.G.G.C.G-11, on August 12th. Dr. Ritu educated around 90 students on the harmful effects of ragging, explaining its various forms and emphasizing its status as a serious offense and human rights violation. She shared real-life cases illustrating the psychological trauma and legal consequences associated with ragging, urging students to foster empathy and create a supportive atmosphere.
On August 14th, videos from the U.G.C Anti-Ragging Portal were screened, followed by discussions that deepened students’ understanding of the severe consequences of ragging and the importance of anti-ragging laws in India. Additionally, on August 16th, a poster-making and slogan-writing competition was held under UGC’s #YaARIYouthAgainstRagging Contest, drawing participation from nearly 50 students. Winners were announced on August 17th. Overall, the week’s activities significantly contributed to raising awareness about anti-ragging laws and empowering students to stand against ragging, thereby reinforcing a safe and respectful college environment.

Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh celebrated 78^th Independence Day on the theme ‘Viksit Bharat’ on 15-08-2024, that aligns with the Indian government’s vision to transform the nation into a developed country by 2047, the centenary of independence. Prof. Anita Kaushal, Principal of the college hoisted the National Tricolour, and members of the teaching and non-teaching faculty and students attended the ceremony.

Students of the Department of Music (Instrumental) showcased their talents by performing heartfelt patriotic melodies, while the students of Music (Vocal) department sang stirring medleys and harmonious group songs, all resonating with a strong sense of national pride. Students of Dance department delivered a captivating performance, showcasing the Vibrant Colors of Freedom. Students also shared their perspectives on freedom passionately, intertwining narratives of unsung heroes’ courage and sacrifices.

Addressing the faculty and students on this occasion, Prof. Anita Kaushal, Principal observed that our hearts swell with pride with the sacred reminder of the sacrifices of the freedom fighters. She advised the students to become torchbearers of transformation and custodians of New India. She motivated them to never cease to learn, remain updated, strive for creativity; and to work tirelessly to build a drug-free, strong, united and prosperous Viksit Bharat.

On this occasion, a Tree plantation drive was also organised.

The Orientation Day for the National Service Scheme (NSS) was held at Post Graduate Government College for Girls Sector 11 Chandigarh on 13-08-2024. The event aimed to introduce new volunteers to the objectives, activities, and responsibilities associated with the NSS.

The program commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Salil Sharma, the NSS Convenor, who highlighted the importance of community service and the role of NSS in fostering social responsibility among students. Program officers Dr. Pallavi, Dr. Vijay ,Ms. Harpreet Kaur and Dr. Ritu also encouraged the volunteers to work for the betterment of the society. This was followed by a brief history and overview of the NSS, emphasizing its motto “ Not Me, But You, ” which reflects the spirit of selfless service.

Senior NSS volunteers then shared their experiences, offering insights into the various activities conducted by the NSS, including community service projects, awareness campaigns, and special camps. Their stories inspired the new recruits and provided them with a clearer understanding of the impact they could make.

A short film showcasing past NSS activities was screened, which further motivated the new volunteers. The session also included an interactive Q&A segment, where the attendees could clarify their doubts and learn more about their roles in the organization.

The Orientation Day concluded with the oath-taking ceremony, where new volunteers pledged to uphold the values of the NSS and dedicate themselves to serving the community. The event successfully laid a strong foundation for the upcoming year, leaving the new recruits excited and ready to contribute to the various initiatives planned by the NSS.

Principal and Coordinator NSS Prof Dr. Anita Kaushal motivated the volunteers to participate in community service and other social activities in order to build up a strong nation.

The National Service Scheme (NSS) at PGGCG-11 Chandigarh organized a poster-making activity centered around the theme “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” On 13-08-2024. The event was led by Convenor, Dr. Salil Sharma, NSS Program Officers, Dr. Vijay Kumar and Dr. Ritu Sekhri, who guided the participants in expressing the importance of saving and educating the girl child through creative and impactful posters. The Principal, Prof. (Dr.) Anita Kaushal, graced the occasion with her presence, emphasizing the significance of such initiatives in raising awareness among students. The activity provided a platform for students to showcase their artistic talents while also spreading a powerful social message. The event was a resounding success, reinforcing the commitment of the NSS and the institution towards promoting gender equality and empowering women through education.

The VADA Club of Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh celebrated the commencement of the 5th year of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA) on 78th Independence Day with various activities. Carrying the pride of our national flag, they took out a flag march while shouting slogans to keep India Drug Free on 6th August 2024.

Following the call of Department of Social Justice & Empowerment to organise a country-wide mass pledge against Drugs on 12 August 2024, the VADA Club of PGGCG 11 organized Pledge taking by students under the theme of “Viksit Bharat ka Mantra, Bharat Ho Nashe se Swatantra” on 12th August 2024. Approx. 500 students took the pledge to do everything possible to the best of their ability to make our City Beautiful and country drug-free.

Further in response to organise various social and cultural activities in educational institutions, a sapling of Plumeria was planted by Ms. Prabhjot Kaur, the Nodal Officer of Department of Social Welfare, Chandigarh Administration in the college campus. She was accompanied by the faculty and students members of VADA Club. The plant was named as VADA Plant by the volunteers, and is dedicated to the greater cause of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan. The VADA Club student volunteers took the oath to take care of this plant till it grows into a tree. An orientation program for the new volunteers was also organized to make them familiar with the activities and role of VADA clubs in Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. A presentation of the previous year activities was shown to the new enrolled students and the guide map of the activities to be organized throughout the year was shared. Ms. Prabhjot Kaur, graced the event and apprised the volunteers with a brief outline of how this mission works and how this has become a huge success. 150 students attended the orientation. Students of new classes were made aware of the mandate of the VADA Club and encouraged to participate in the upcoming events of the club. The convenor of VADA Club Dr Neelam Rathee thanked the participants for their active involvement.

Prof (Dr) Anita Kaushal, Principal of the college emphasized that such campaigns are of great significance to save the youth from the drug abuse and a reminder of the importance of freedom in our lives. Madam Principal also applauded the efforts of students and faculty towards this noble cause, and encouraged to keep the good work going throughout the session.

Training and Placement Cell of Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector 11, Chandigarh in collaboration with Department of Commerce and Computer Applications organized Personality Development Programme on August 12, 2024 in association with Right Side Story (Training Partner of Proctor and Gamble). The topic of the Personality Development Programme was Be Your Own Boss (BYOB).

The primary objective of the programme was to shed light on feminine health and hygienepractices while concurrently emphasizing the significance of personality development amongyoung girls. By addressing these crucial aspects, the programme aimed to empower femaleparticipants with knowledge and skills essential for their holistic well-being and personalgrowth. This programme aimed to demonstrate the importance of maintaining good personal hygiene and illustrate the importance of comprehensive cleaning to maintain a good health and a better personality in a certain society. Personal hygiene is important for many reasons, for instance, to have a better personality, a good health, for social reasons and for psychological issues.

The Speaker educated the students about the biological process of menstruation and how to manage it in a more hygienic way. During the programme, the students were told about the science behindmenstruation and the myths surrounding it.The programme included interactive sessions where students actively engaged in discussions,shared their experiences and sought guidance from the speaker

Prof (Dr) Anita Kaushal applauded the efforts put in by the placement cell and motivated them to organize such type of events to promote women’s health, empowerment andsocietal progress.The programme not only fostered awareness but also inspired confidence and self-improvement among the students, contributing to their overall holistic growth and well-being.