Category: Events

A Blood Donation Camp was organized by the Blood Donation Society along with NOSTALGIA the Alumni Association of Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector-11 in collaboration with Shree Shiv Kanwar Mahasangh Charitable Trust, Panchkulaand Department of Transfusion Medicine, PGI, Chandigarh on 04.04.2024.

A total of 114 students were registered to donate the blood. Each donor was accorded with a certificate from PGI & Red Cross Society along with a gift and  refreshments. The camp received an overwhelming response from the college staff, students and ended on a successful note.

Prof. Anita Kaushal, Principal of the college appreciated the efforts of the organizers. She praised the donors for their humane concern and the invaluable and life-saving contribution towards the noble cause.

The 65^th Annual Convocation of Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh, was held on 13-03-2024. Professor Jaspal Singh Sandhu, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, 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. It is noteworthy that more than 1300 students completed their Graduation and Post-Graduation during the session 2022-23.

Prof. Anita Kaushal, Principal of the college presented the College Annual Report and outlined the illustrious achievements of the students in academics, co-curricular activities and sports. She also underlined the contribution of Faculty as members of Academic Bodies of Panjab University and highlighted their endeavors in research and publications. Enlisting the glorious progress made during the last session, she highlighted that the college has won many awards in Environmental conservation, Sustainable development practices and cleanliness at national and international level. Additionally, the college has been awarded for pioneering efforts towards Tree Plantation, Eat right campus and Beat Covid Campaign, Cyber security drive and Drug De-addiction campaign. Thus, it has carved a niche not only in the region but also in the country.

Congratulating the Graduates and Post-Graduates in his Convocation Address, Prof Jaspal Singh Sandhu narrated anecdotes from his personal and professional life, and motivated them to walk a straight line without succumbing to any pressure. They should make their own path and endeavour to become financially independent without being dependent even on parents.

In the Graduate category, B.A.(Honours and Pass Course); B.Com (Honours and Pass Course); BCA; Science graduates in B.Sc. Honours, B.Sc. Medical, B.Sc. Non-Medical and B.Sc. Computer Science were conferred degrees. Post-Graduate degrees were awarded in Psychology, Public Administration, Economics, Dance, Music Vocal, Music Instrumental, Sociology, English, Fine Arts, M.Com, Information Technology, Botany, Physics, Zoology, Chemistry, and Computer Applications.

More than 70 students of the college who excelled and secured positions in College as well as Panjab University Examinations were felicitated on the occasion. 15 students who stood first in the Panjab University examinations were awarded Medals, and 27 were decorated with Roll of Honour by the Chief Guest for their outstanding achievements.

Post Graduate Department of Economics of PG Government College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh organized a National Seminar on “Financial Inclusion in North-western region in India” on 06-03-2024. The seminar was sponsored by ICSSR North Western Region Chandigarh.  More than one hundred delegates registered for the seminar.

While introducing the topic, Principal Prof. Anita Kaushal expressed that although a rapid growth has been witnessed in the financial sector all over the world, but the exclusion of a major segment of population from coverage of basic financial services is a big problem. Prof B.S. Ghuman, Former Vice Chancellor, Punjabi University, in his Keynote address felt that Financial Inclusion is necessary to reduce poverty, and to speed up economic development. Prof. Sanjay Kaushik, Dean College Development Council, PU and Honorary Director, ICSSR NW Region Chandigarh the Chief Guest on the occasion, observed that Financial Inclusion reinforces human development by creating economic opportunities to the poor. It was highlighted that globally 24 percent, in developing nations 29 percent of adults have no bank account. Gender gap in account ownership is concerned globally 22 percent of men, 26 percent of women have no bank account. The situation is worse in most of the emerging nations.

A book ‘Decent work in India’ was also released in the seminar, which has been edited by the present and retired faculty members Dr. Seepana Prakasam, Ms.Vinita Rao and Ms. Gurpreet Kaur. The book covers components such as promoting jobs, guaranteeing rights at work, social protection and promoting social dialogue.

Prof. Harsh Gandhar, Director, Centre for Distance and Open Learning, Panjab University, and Dr. Shashi Kant Associate Professor (Retd.) conducted the Technical Session. Prof. Gulshan Kumar, University Institute of Legal Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh in his Valedictory Address observed that due to an underdeveloped financial system and limited access to standard banking services, people and enterprises rely on informal sources of credit. Sixty research papers were presented by the students, research scholars and other  delegates from different parts of India covering 25 sub themes such as Financial literacy, Role of banks and government, Jan Dhan Yojna in financial inclusion, Credit flow to MSMEs etc.

The Commerce Department of P.G. Government College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh organised BIZFEST on 04-03-2024. The program started with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp and the invocation of Goddess Saraswati. Inter-college competitions in various domains such as Business Quiz, Just a Minute, Ad-Mad Show, Poster-making etc. were held on the occasion. The event was inaugurated by Prof.(Dr) Anita Kaushal, Principal of the college. Mr. Ajay Kumar Sharma, Dean, Prof. Guneeta Chadha, Vice-Principal and faculty members of various colleges graced the occasion.

Participants from various colleges of the city displayed their academic potential, creative skills and imaginative talent in the contests. Students also presented songs and self-composed poems which were highly applauded by the audience. Western Dance, solo dance and songs enthralled the audience.

Addressing the students on the occasion, Prof. (Dr.) Anita Kaushal instilled a sense of enthusiasm, inspiring the students to embrace a balanced approach to their educational journey. By emphasizing the value of holistic development and the symbiotic relationship between academics and co-curricular, she encouraged them to strive for excellence in all aspects of their lives.

Following are the prize-winners in various events:

Business Quiz

1^st: PGGCG-11, CHD.

2^nd: PGGCG-42, CHD.

3^rd: PGGC-46, CHD.

Just A Minute (JAM)

1^st: MCMDAV-36, CHD.

2^nd: GCCBA-50, CHD.

3^rd: PGGCG-11,CHD.

Poster-making

1^st: PGGCG-11, CHD. (AARTI)

2^nd: GCCBA-50, CHD. (ISHA BINDAL)

3^rd: SGGS-26, CHD. (ROHIT VERMA)

Ad-Mad Show

1^st: PGGCG-11, CHD.

2^nd: PGGC-11, CHD.

3^rd: PGGCG-42, CHD

The P G Department of Computer Applications of Post Graduate Govt. College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh organized TECH-ZEAL 2K24 a kaleidoscope of Inter-College competition on 01-03-2024. The Fest was inaugurated by the Chief-guest Prof. Anita Kaushal, Principal, by lighting of the ceremonial lamp.

The campus of the college was abuzz throughout the day with participation of more than 190 students from 12 colleges of the region. A host of competitions were organised, “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.. “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 OF WASTE” the e-waste material was assembled creatively and innovatively. “

Prof. (Dr.) Anita Kaushal, Principal of the college, commended the efforts of the Department of Computer Applications for orchestrating a successful event and presented awards to the deserving winners. She emphasized the indispensable role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) across various sectors in today’s world. Encouraging the students to strive for excellence in computer applications, she highlighted the significance of cultivating technical proficiency in navigating the contemporary competitive landscape. Additionally, she acknowledged the importance of events like Tech Zeal in providing students with a platform for relaxation amidst their rigorous academic commitments. She expressed confidence in the students’ technical prowess and its potential to lead them towards fulfilling career paths of their choice.

Dr. Meenu Verna, Head of the Computer Application Department, PGGCG-11 proposed a vote of thanks to the guests and the participants.

Results of the various events are as follows:

• TREASURE HUNT- 1^st-Deptt. of Comp. Sc. PU Chd
• SHOW CASE- 1st- GCCBA-50-CHD , 2^nd PGGCG-11 Chd, 3^rd-Indo Global College, Abhipur
• MIND EXPLORER- 1^st-PGGCG-11,Chd, 2^nd-MCM DAV-36 ,Chd, 3^rd– Deptt. of Comp. Sc. PU Chd
• WEB CREATEX- 1^st-PGGC-46, Chd,2^nd-PGGC-11, Chd, 3^rd– GCCBA-50, Chd.
• KOD-HAK-1^st-PGGC-11, Chd 2^nd– Deptt. of Comp. Sc. PU, ^3rd-PGGCG-11 CHD.
• BEST OUT OF WASTE- 1^st Indo Global College, Abhipur, 2^ndPGGCG-11,Chd , 3^rd DAV-10
• FACE PAINTING – 1^st PGGCG-11, Chd., 2^nd GCCBA-50, 3^rd College, Mohali
• RANGOLI- 1^st PGGCG-11, Chd, 2^nd College, Mohali, 3^rd DAV-10-CHD

The Post Graduate Department of Sociology organised an extension lecture on ‘Issues in Qualitative Research Methodology’ on 29^th February, 2024. Prof. Kulwinder Kaur from Jamia, Millia, Islamia University, New Delhi was the guest speaker, professor in the Department of Sociology and Honorary Director, Centre for Comparative Religions and Civilisations at Jamia, Millia, Islamia University.  Prof. Kulwinder is an eminent sociologist with a multi-disciplinary and trans-disciplinary orientation. Her expertise is urban sociology, media studies, gender and religion. She has an illustrious academic career with decades of working experience at prestigious universities in India and abroad. She was a visiting fellow at Harvard University and the SOAS University of London.

Dr. Manoj Kumar formally introduced Prof. Kulwinder Kaur and Prof. Renu Trikha, Head of the Department of Sociology welcomed her.

In her lecture, Prof. Kulwinder deliberated on the foundations of qualitative research methodology. She discussed the epistemological and ontological stance of sociology, the relationship between method and theory, and several theoretical perspectives that are relevant to the qualitative research methodology. She provided examples from her own research projects to simplify complex concepts. She also discussed how commonsense knowledge sometimes overlaps the sociological research and how can a researcher deal with it. She inspired the students to choose the research topics, they are passionate about, learn all the research techniques, and use the research methods that best address their research questions.

This was an interdisciplinary event, comprising students and faculty members from different departments of the college. A total of 136 undergraduate, postgraduate students and research scholars from the disciplines of Sociology, English, Economics and Public Administration participated in the event. They all eagerly participated and engaged in the discourse with Prof. Kulwinder.

The Department of History organised the Guest lecture by Prof. Veena Sachdeve ( Retd. ) from History Department , Panjab University , Chandigarh on 28^th February 2024 in Room No. 34 12 :00 pm to 01:00 pm on the topic “ THE SIKH INSTITUTION : ESTABLISHMENT AND DEVELOPMENT ( MID 15^TH CENTURY TO 18^TH CENTURY ) .

Prof. Veena Sachdeva a prominent Historian with rich teaching experience started the lecture with the Contemporary references from Gurubaani and othe records that How the Social & Religious evils  revolutionised the Social outlook of Guru Nanak Dev Ji in the form of Sangat , Pangat, Langar, Gurudwara and Guru Gaddi to eradicate the preaing evils.

The Lecture highligted the transformation of Sikhism with the construction of Harimandir Sahib , Akal Takht and compilation of  Adi Guru Granth Sahib ji , the  Horse trade and keeping of Arms by the Guru,  founadation of the new cities like Kartarpur, Sultanpur Lodhi, Amritsar, Goindwal, Hargobindpur, Kiratpur was a mile stone in the Sikh History. Which changed the whole senario  of the Mughal Authority. After the Martyardom of Guru Arjun Dev ji the origin of Miri and Piri and birth of new Sects  lead the path for the cretaion of Khalsa in 1699 A.D. by Guru Gobind Singh Ji and finally he established Guru Granth Sahib ji as the Alive Guru of the Sikhs .

In addition to this Prof. veena Sachdeva focussed on the origin of Guru Matta, Rakhi, Dal Khalsa and the Misaldari system which protected the Sikhs in the Dark period of 18^th Century.

Principal Prof. ( Dr. ) Anita Kaushal appriciate this initiative taken by the VIRASAT Society of History Department . Dr. Asha Kiran , Head of the Department Welcomed and introduced the speaker.  The lecture was concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Pallavi Mishra. The students found the lecture very intersting and informative. One hundered and fourty Three students attended this lecture.

JIGYASA-The Science Society of Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector -11, Chandigarh organized one day National Seminar on the theme “Indigenous Technologies for Viksit Bharat: Making India Atmanirbhar through Science” under the aegis of IQAC on 27.02.2024.The Event was sponsored by Department of Science and Technology and Renewable Energy, Chandigarh Administration. Sub-themes of the event were Science for Sustainable Development, Environment Friendly Industrial Technologies, Latest Scientific Innovations for Atmanirbhar Bharat. More than 200 students from different colleges participated in the event. Various Inter-College competitions like Power Point Presentation, Cartoon Making, Just a Minute, Rangoli Making and Quiz were organized. The results are as follows:-

Sr. No.	Event	First Prize	Second Prize	Third Prize
1	Power Point Presentation	Simarpreetkaur B.A. II PGGCG-11, Chd	Avneet Kaur B.Sc. II (M) PGGCG-42, Chd	SuhaniTewari B.Sc.III (C.S.) PGGCG-11, Chd
2	Cartoon Making Competition	Krishpreet Singh B.A. I PGGC-11, Chd	Pranshu B.Sc. II (N.M.) PGGCG-11, Chd	Karina B.Sc. II (N.M.) PGGCG-11, Chd
3	Just A Minute Competition	Kirti Naidu, B.A. II PGGCG-11, Chd	Tanya Srivastva, B.Sc. II (M) PGGCG-11, Chd	Vanshika Chopra M.Sc. I (Chem.) PGGCG-11, Chd
4	Rangoli Making Competition	Preksha Hirawat& Pooja B.Com. III PGGCG-11, Chd	Shiyam&Rishima B.A. II DAV-10, Chd	Rishika Goyal &Yashika Mina B.Sc. II (N.M.) PGGCG-11, Chd
5	Quiz	Simrat Kaur &Ashwinder Singh B.Sc. III (N.M) PGGC-11, Chd	Amit Joshi &Navdeep Singh B.Sc. I(N.M) DAV-10, Chd	Vinit Kumar &RajatLatwal B.Sc. I (N.M) DAV-10, Chd

 

Principal Prof. Anita Kaushal was the Chief Guest for the valedictory function. She gave away the prizes to the winners of various events and encouraged them to carve a niche for themselves in the contemporary competitive world. She also congratulated the organizers for their efforts towards holistic development of students. Dr. Sadhana Verma, Convener, JIGYASA-The Science Society of the College proposed a vote of thanks.

The MANORANG Society of the Psychology Department of PGGCG 11, organized its annual Inter College Psychology Fest on 27th February, 2024.  The function was inaugurated by the worthy principal of the college Prof.(Dr.) Anita Kaushal by lighting the lamp. Students of the Psychology Department presented Ganesha Vandana and a presentation showcasing all the activities organized by the department. Total 9 teams from Chandigarh colleges and Panjab University Psychology Department participated in total 10 events spread out through the day. 200 students accompanied by their respective faculty from these colleges competed for Debate, Quiz, Poster Making, Face Painting, Snapshot, Folk Dance, Poetry, Charismatic Personality, Psychology Meme and Psychodrama events. Nearly 400 students attended the fest. The prize winners were given trophies at the end of the event. This year DAV College Sector-10 won the overall champions trophy of the Zeitgeist. Principal madam applauded the zeal and efforts of the students and congratulated the organizing team for the successful completion of the function.

The Department of Philosophy of Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh, organized Juvenescere: Annual Philosophy Fest 2024 (Inter-College) on the theme- “Philosophical Reflection in a Multicultural World” on 22-02-2024.

The objective of the fest was to represent and celebrate different cultures of the world and their values. Eleven colleges of Chandigarh participated in nine competitions. (Debate, Poetry Writing, Poetry Recitation, Photography, Poster Making, Group Song, Solo Song, Group Dance and Solo Dance) Sixty-two winners were awarded with trophies and certificates. Total of 110 students participated with unmatched enthusiasm and eagerness. More than two hundred students attended the event.

Several guest performances like Manipuri dance, bolly-wood mania, and Manipuri song sung by North-Indian students, enthralled the audience with joy.

The Chief Guest of the function Principal, Prof. (Dr.) Anita Kaushal, felicitated the winners and also addressed the students by appreciating their zeal. She applauded the students for choosing a unique topic with a philosophical approach. She also appreciated the Head of the Philosophy Department, Dr.Ambuj Sharma for his endless efforts and the initiative to celebrate the spirit of youth every year with great passion and joy.

The 5^thJuvenescere:Annual Philosophy Fest was concluded with pride in the hearts of the organisers, with bright smiles on the faces of the winners, and with a hope in the hearts of all- for a better tomorrow.