PGGCG-11 organised Six Days workshop on Research Methods

The Department of English and Centre for Research at Post Graduate Government College for Girls, sector 11, Chandigarh conducted a Week-Long Workshop on Research Methods from 21st August to 25th August 2023. The venues for the event were the Research Centre and Functional English Lab.
The Convenor of the Research Centre, Prof. Maninder Sidhu and the students were welcomed by Dr. Vasudha Ramaul. Prof. Sidhu introduced Dr. Meenu Gupta, the speaker for session 1. Dr. Meenu (Dept of English and Cultural Studies, Panjab University) enlightened the students about the fundamentals of research. Session 2 began at 1:30pm where Dr. Neeraj Kumar Singh (A.C. Joshi Library, Panjab University) familiarized the students with an essential component of research i.e. online research material and its free access.

Day 1
The workshop concluded with an enriching experience.
Day 2
The first session on Day 2 was conducted by Dr. Gurinder Kaur. She talked about the process of deciding a topic for research. The speaker for session 2 was Dr. Sandeep Sarang who is an expert in Documentation.
Day 3
Dr. Rajesh Jaiswal, USOL Panjab University trained the students about methodology. He talked about topics like Disability Studies, Gender, Marginalisation. Session 2 was conducted by Dr. Dipanker Sukul. He familiarized the students with theoretical framework of a research project.
Day 4
The first session on day 4 was conducted by Prof. Maninder Sidhu. Her talk was aimed at introducing students to various upcoming theories in literature. Dr. Sumati was the speaker for the second session. She introduced certain literary approaches as well as their application through literary examples.
Day 5
The last day of the workshop concluded with an interactive session between the recently enrolled research scholars at the Centre for Research and the students. It was aimed at giving the students a realistic perspective of the scholars and acquainted them with the problems that a researcher faces.

PGGCG-11 signed MOU with Global Apiaries (India) for promoting entrepreneurial skill development, outcome-based trainings, placement, and related services among students.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on 26th August, 2023 between the Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh and Global Apiaries (India) for promoting entrepreneurial skill development, outcome-based trainings, placement, and related services among students. The objective of MoU is intended to enhance entrepreneurial mindsets and skills among the Under graduate and Post Graduate students by organizing various workshops, conduction of practical trainings on Entrepreneurship Development, to generate self-employment opportunities, to assist students in establishing various start-ups and most importantly to arrange the placement of trained students. The training and exposure provided to students through this association will build confidence and prepare the students to have a smooth transition from academic to working career.

Community Hygiene and Public Health society and Zoology department of PGGCG-11 organised an awareness generation lecture on Breast Cancer

Community Hygiene and Public Health society along with the Zoology departmentof Post Graduate Govt. College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh joined forces to host an informative lecture on Breast Cancer awareness on 24-08-2023. The focal point of the interactive discourse was ‘Early Detection, Save Life.’ Dr. Kanika Sharma, a distinguished Medical Oncologist from Max Hospital, Mohali, enlightened the students about the diverse symptoms and stages of Breast Cancer. She emphasized how early detection can pave the way for effective treatment and a wholesome life. The students engaged in a meaningful exchange with the expert, and their inquiries were aptly addressed.

Under the banner of ‘Prakriti-The Environment Society,’ Akshay Urja Diwas was commemorated through a series of competitions, including Slogan writing, Poster making, and Folder making. The theme centered on the ‘Impact of Akshay Urja on India.’ The esteemed Chief Guest, Mr. Arulranjan P, IFS, Chief Executive Officer of CREST (Chandigarh Renewal Energy and Science & Technology Promotion Society), underlined the significance of innovation and a multidisciplinary approach. He encouraged students to cultivate novel ideas and systematically channel them to yield constructive outcomes for societal betterment. Furthermore, he underscored the importance of adopting renewable energy sources.

In a parallel endeavor, ‘Kala Srijan-The Best out of Waste Society,’ curated an exhibition showcasing exquisite art pieces in the form of cards and bookmarks, all centered around the theme of Phulkari. The students showcased their inherent creativity and artistic prowess, presenting a captivating array of visual delights.

Commending the fervent efforts of the societies, Principal Prof. Anita Kaushal extended her appreciation and urged the students to fortify their imaginative capacities while actively participating in diverse events to promote awareness and foster holistic development.

PGGCG-11 Institutions Innovation Council organized a session on Creating YUKTI Innovation Repository and Participation in Innovation Challenge

Institutions Innovation Council organized a session on Creating YUKTI Innovation Repository and Participation in Innovation Challenge (MIC Driven Activity). The session was organized by the members of Institutions Innovation Council Ms. Harpreet Kaur and Dr. Ravneet Kaur on August 24, 2023. Dr. Naveen Pandhi, Convener welcomed the President of IIC, Prof (Dr) Anita Kaushal. The main objective of the session was to make students aware of YUKTI Innovation Repository and YUKTI Innovation Challenge. Prof (Dr) Anita Kaushal made students aware of YUKTI – National Innovation Repository (NIR) as an initiative of the Ministry of Education (MoE) Government of India and it is implemented by MoE’s Innovation Cell and AICTE to build a system of repository of ideas, innovations and startups in the college. Students came to know about 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 handholding supports such as mentoring, nominate for national innovation challenge and referral & linkage with incubation units. For scouting ideas and innovations form the students, Poster Making and PowerPoint Presentation competitions were announced in the session. Students were asked to submit posters and presentations by August 28, 2023. Students were asked to start working on innovations/prototypes for the YUKTI Innovation Challenge. Students understood that YUKTI is the best platform for the students to showcase their talent in the field of innovation and start-ups. Nearly 140 students attended the informative session.
Prof (Dr) Anita Kaushal motivated the students to participate in large numbers for the YUKTI Innovation Challenge. The students were asked to generate ideas for creating new or improving products, processes, services or customer experience and remain engaged as the challenge progresses, through regular feedback and updates. The session ended with vote of thanks from Dr. Naveen Pandhi, Convener-IIC.

PGGCG11 organised One day Talk on “Start-ups Opportunities in context of Computer Science and Applications”

The Department of Computer Applications successfully organised one day talk on “Start-ups Opportunities in context of Computer Science and Applications” on 22nd August, 2023. Dr. Anuj Kumar form Department of Computer Science and Applications Panjab University, Chandigarh was our guest speaker. Around 140 students from PGDCA, BCA 3rd and BCA 2nd year had attended the talk. The main purpose of this talk was to give knowledge to students about various start-up opportunities in the field of IT. Dr. Anuj also told the students about how to start business according to their area of interests. He had also discussed about various open-source software’s available on internet for start-ups like Linux, PHP, MYSQL, Google Chrome etc.

In the first phase of the talk, Dr. Anuj had enlightened the students about:

  • How to start Web Development
  • Earning by Digital Marketing(YouTube, Facebook, Email)
  • How to learn Networking (hardware)
  • Application Development
  • Database Administration
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Photo/Video Editing
  • Mobile App Development

In Second Phase of the talk, he had described Freelancing jobs by providing students with the name of various freelancing websites and like:

All the students had showed great interest in the talk. Dr. Anuj had end up the talk by clarifying the doubts of the students and students also got the satisfactory answers for the same.

PGGCG-11 celebrated World Entrepreneurship Day

The Department of Commerce at Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector 11, Chandigarh, teamed up with the Institution Innovation Council to arrange a special event celebrating World Entrepreneurship Day. Notably, Sh. Manish Kumar, the accomplished founder of Mindfood Chef, graced the occasion as the distinguished resource person. The event, held on 21.08.2023 in the college’s Multimedia Room, aimed to both inspire and educate students about entrepreneurship’s nuances, spanning from idea inception to kickstarting a business. The venue underwent a transformation into a hub of inspiration and knowledge sharing, thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Department of Commerce and the Institution Innovation Council. This joint endeavour not only offered insights from a seasoned entrepreneur but also provided an academic and innovative perspective from the Institution Innovation Council.

Sh. Manish Kumar, recognized for his entrepreneurship prowess as the visionary behind Mindfood Chef, imparted his wisdom as the resource person. With a wealth of experience in the entrepreneurial realm, he became an ideal mentor for the students. His insights covered the gamut of generating inventive business ideas, underscoring the significance of recognizing market gaps, comprehending consumer needs, and harnessing personal interests and talents to forge a distinctive value proposition.

Sh. Manish Kumar accentuated the pivotal role of cultivating the right entrepreneurial mindset. Traits like persistence, adaptability, risk-taking, and the ability to glean lessons from failures emerged as integral facets of an entrepreneur’s triumph.

The event commanded an impressive turnout, attracting around 100 students from diverse disciplines. This diverse and engaged audience underscored the burgeoning curiosity and fascination among students for the realm of entrepreneurship.

Talent Hunt: PGGCG-11 organises Talent Hunt for the fresher’s of UG and PG Classes

The Cultural Society of Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh organised a Talent Hunt for the fresher’s of Under-Graduate and Post-Graduate classes on 17.08.2023. Prof. Anita Kaushal, Principal of the college was the Chief-guest on the occasion. Mr. Ajay Sharma, Dean and Dr. Guneeta Chadha, 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. 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.

Addressing the students on the occasion, Principal, Prof. Anita Kaushal congratulated the Departments of Music and Dance for providing an opportunity to the talented students and giving them prospects for competing at higher levels. She motivated the participants to excel in the field of their choice and bring laurels to the institution and nation. She stressed that education should aim at holistic development and such programmes provide a suitable platform to the students to showcase their skills.

77th Independence Day Celebration in PGGCG-11 Chandigarh

On August 15, 2023, the 77th Independence Day reverberated with celebrations at Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh. The occasion marked the commemoration of 76 years of India’s freedom, embodying this year’s theme, “Nation First, Always First,” a vital facet of the overarching “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” Celebration. The flag-hoisting ceremony was graced by the presence of Prof. Anita Kaushal, the college’s Principal, along with Mr. Ajay Kumar Sharma, the Dean, Prof. Guneeta Chadha, the Vice-Principal, faculty members, and students.

Enriching the event, students from the Department of Music (Instrumental) showcased their talents through emotive renditions of patriotic melodies. Simultaneously, the Music (Vocal) department united voices in resonant medleys and harmonious group songs, all infused with an intense spirit of national pride. The students passionately shared their perspectives on freedom, interweaving narratives of unsung heroes’ bravery and sacrifices, vividly portraying valorous historical moments.

In her address, Prof. Anita Kaushal, the college’s Principal, highlighted the celebration as a homage to India’s thriving democracy, a day that pays tribute to the countless sacrifices of freedom fighters. She proudly underscored India’s journey to becoming a nearly 5 trillion-dollar economy over 77 years of independence, underlining India’s expanding global influence across diverse domains.

 

Prof. Kaushal motivated students to embrace their responsibilities earnestly, endeavoring to propel the democratic nation towards even greater heights of achievement. She urged them to contribute, regardless of scale, towards nurturing a vibrant and prosperous India that transcends biases of caste, gender, region, and religion.

In concurrence with the occasion, the NSS unit of the college commemorated “Meri Maati Mera Desh” by orchestrating a Tree Plantation Drive.

Epiphany: The Department of English Society held an orientation session for BA I Students

Epiphany: The Department of English Society held an orientation session for BA I students on 08th August 2023 at 2 PM in room no. 10. The students were apprised of the goals and scope of the society. They were familiarized with its functioning and the various creative activities that are undertaken in the calendar year. They were also urged to be active on the society’s Instagram page and regularly update the society notice board.  There were around 150 students who participated and interacted in the meeting and responded very enthusiastically to the first activity i.e. Short Story writing on the coming Raksha bandhan festival.

HUM HAIN- Society for Gender Equality and Non-Discrimination organises orientation session

HUM HAIN- Society for Gender Equality and Non-Discrimination organises an Orientation session on 4th August, 2023 at 2.00 pm in Room no 14 of the College.   Students of BA iii and BA ii apprised the freshers about the various activities of the society.  They also showed a PPT initiating a discussion on gender issues in society. The convener of the society, Ms Kamaldeep Kaur addressed the freshers. A student from BA iii reciting a self-composed poem at the event.