Independence Day Celebrated at CMCH, Ludhiana

Mon, Aug 15, 2016 at 5:11 PM

The Chief Guest was Mr. Gulshan Rai of PPCB

Ludhiana: 15 August 2016: (Punjab Screen Bureau):

The 70th Independence Day was celebrated at Christian Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana with patriotic spirit.  The Program started with thanks giving service for the country at the College Chapel, followed by Flag hoisting, March past and cultural events. The Chief Guest, Mr. Gulshan Rai , Chief Environmental Engineer, Punjab Pollution Control Board, Ludhiana,  was welcomed  by Dr. Abraham G. Thomas, Director, CMC. Dr. Bobby John, Principal, Christian Medical College introduced the Chief Guest. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Guest Mr. Gulshan Rai emphasized the need for individual efforts to help preserve the environment.  

The presence of the Administrative team, staff and students marked the occasion.  At this occasion five students who saved the life of their class mate recently at an accident in the city were acknowledged and honored.  Patriotic songs, dances and a skit were presented by the students of five colleges of CMC i.e. Medical, Dental, Nursing, Physiotherapy and IAHS (Institute of Allied Health Sciences).  The Vice-Principal, Student Activities Dr. Gagandeep Kwatra thanked everyone for the help extended.

Be the change you want to see: PAU Vice Chancellor

Mon, Aug 15, 2016 at 12:43 PM
NCC cadets were also present on the occasion

Ludhiana: 15 August 2016: (Punjab Screen Bureau):

The nation’s 70 Independence Day was celebrated with fervor at Punjab Agricultural University with the unfurling of the tricolor and salute taking ceremony by the Vice Chancellor, Dr B.S.  Dhillon,  who was  the chief guest of the day. Besides the NCC cadets, also present on the occasion were the Deans, Directors, Heads of Departments, faculty members, staff and students of the university. In his address, the Vice Chancellor while extending greetings on India’s 70th year of independence, reminded the gathering about the sacrifices made by the Punjabis during the long and arduous freedom struggle. Apart from lending support to refugees coming from across the border, Punjabis have played  a significant role in helping the nation become self sufficient in grain production. PAU has got tremendous support from the farmers of the state.

With regard to the issue of white fly in the Malwa belt, Dr Dhillon remarked that the farmers have always listened to PAU recommendations every time we reached out to them with need based technology and commitment. He thanked the farmers for their support and cooperation in dealing with the problem. He also appreciated the efforts and support of the PAU faculty, staff and students towards eradicating white fly. Dr Dhillon urged the scientists to keep coming up with suggestions and recommendations so that effective strategies could be made to achieve success on this front. “It is due to continuous efforts and innovations like laser leveler, direct sowing of rice etc  that we have been able to control the wastage of water in the state”, said Dr Dhillon. The increasing awareness among farmers has also helped control the depletion of water table. By following PAU recommendations, the use of fertilizers has been reduced by the farmers and an increasing number of them do not allow water logging in the paddy fields.

Dr Dhillon also shed light on the various ongoing research projects in the university like bio agent, Paddy straw, bio gas plant, and value addition etc, which he hoped would help find new directions  in  the future conservation of  natural resources. He stressed the need to communicate more effectively with the farmers and reach out to those who cannot connect with us.

The organizer of the event, Dr Ravinder Kaur Dhaliwal, Director Students Welfare, while addressing the audience motivated the students to participate whole heartedly for the prosperity of the country. While highlighting the glorious past of PAU, Dr Dhalwal said that the university has produced world class scientists, litterateurs and athletes and this legacy should carry on.

She thanked the Vice Chancellor, Dr Dhillon for his dynamic leadership and support for creating a conducive environment for positive  development. Dr Dhaliwal also extended a vote of thanks to the officials of the university, the Registrar, Dr P.K. Khanna, Director Extension, Dr R.S. Sidhu, Dean , PGS, Dr Neelam Grewal, Dean, College of Basic Sciences, Dr G.K. Sangha, Dean, College of Agriculture, Dr H.S. Dhaliwal, Comptroller, Dr Sandeep Kapoor, Chief Engineer, Dr Jaspal Singh , Estate Officer, Dr V.S. Hans and heads of various departments for gracing the occasion.