PEC Global Annual Alumni Meet held at PEC

 Saturday 10th February 2024 at 5:11 PM

Meeting with old students during alumni  was a great feeling knowledge

The children of the new era learned the secrets of success in life 

Chandigarh: 10th February, 2024: (Media Link//Punjab Screen Desk)::

Decades ago Kalpana Chawla and many other students belonged to PEC. During the learning life all these students created a new history for the country and the world, where these students made their own name and their family's name shine, and the recorded action also testifies that PEC had an important role in making them capable of this. These past students have shown by touching new heights of success. Many new students joined him and learned many things from him about his merits and gurus.

Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh (Deemed to be University), set the stage for its highly anticipated Global Annual Alumni Meet - 2024 on February 10th, 2024. This extraordinary event promised not just a warm welcome, but an extravagant celebration of brilliance and success!  Er. Atul Karwal, IPS, Director General, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) graced the occasion with his esteemed presence as the chief guest of the event.  Punjab Engineering College Old Student Association - PECOSA organized the event under the fellow guidance of Er. Teekam Chander Bali, President of PECOSA, Er. H.S. Oberoi, Gen Secretary of PECOSA and with the grand official sponsorship from ‘Studds.’  The event started with the Director of PEC, Prof. (Dr.) Baldev Setia, extending a warm welcome to the Chief Guest and all the alumni, by lightening the ceremonial lamp along with esteemed guests of the day. 

The President of PECOSA, Er. Teekam Chander Bali, welcomed all the alumni on the PEC Campus once again on this Global Meet. He emphasized on the importance of PECOSA and its integral role in connecting alumni from various batches and backgrounds to come together to foster the spirit of camaraderie and collaboration. He also expressed his gratitude to Director of PEC Prof. (Dr.) Baldev Setia, for his leadership and guidance and also thanked Chairman of Studds Er. Madhu Khurana, and managing director of Studds Er. Siddahrth Khurana for being the official partner. 

In his address, General Secretary of PECOSA Er. H. S. Oberoi, expressed his gratitude for having Er. Atul Karwal, Director General, NDRF as chief guest for the event and every alumni. He especially felt grateful towards Er. Madhu Khurana, and managing director of Studds Er. Siddahrth Khurana for donating Rs. 2 Lakh (1 lakh for the topper, 60 thousand for the 2nd topper and 40 thousand for the 3rd topper). Lastly, he once again welcomed all the alumni members to be here for this meet of 2024.

Dr. Rajesh Kanda (Head, Alumni and Corporate Relations) expressed his nostalgic and pride moments of being a 100%-24 Carat Gold Alumni member as of completing both UG, PG and even PhD from PEC. He conveyed his gratitude towards the family of late alumni Er. Sat Parkash Gupta, (Batch of 1962), his son Mr. Pankaj Gupta had donated Rs. 57 lakhs for supporting the education of two girl students. The couple was felicitated with a token of love and momento.   

Dr. Baldev Setia, the esteemed Director of PEC, was thrilled to welcome a distinguished array of alumni, including the guest of honour Er. Atul Karwal (IPS - The Director General); Er. T.C. Bali, President PECOSA, Er. H.S. Oberoi, General Secretary, PECOSA; Chairman of Studds Er. Madhu Khurana, and managing director of Studds Er. Siddahrth Khurana. He expressed his gratitude towards the PECOSA for organising this meet. He mentioned the completion of 100+ years of PEC. The glorifying history and a year long centenary celebration with the gracious presence of not just one but two Presidents, former President Sh. Ram Nath Kovind and current President Smt. Draupadi Murmu in the campus. He also quoted Firaq Gorakhpuri - 

Aane vaalī nasleñ tum par faḳhr kareñgī ham-asro 

Jab bhī un ko dhyān aa.egā tum ne 'firāq' ko dekhā hai 

आने वाली नस्लें तुम पर फ़ख़्र करेंगी हम-असरो

जब भी उन को ध्यान आएगा तुम ने 'फ़िराक़' को देखा है        -- 'फ़िराक़' गोरखपुरी

He also proudly explained the recent development and research activities happening in the recent past years. He praised the various members of faculty and students who had received awards recently. The infrastructure of the campus has also been increased. He also said that Studds had graciously accepted the honor of being our official partner, adding an extra layer of prestige and excitement to the event. 

Er. Madhu Khurana, Chairman of Studds, felt really nostalgic for being here at Punjab Engineering College. Studds had donated 2 lakh rupees for the toppers of aeronautical engineering. He said that this support scholarship will work for having more kalpana Chawla at the PEC Campus. And would graciously contribute to the legacy of the institute.   

The chief guest of the event, Er. Atul Karwal, Director General, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), conveyed his gratitude for being honoured by PEC. He said that, ''being an engineer, literally gave me good competence to lead a career in police. we have to look at technology very strongly, otherwise we might be left behind. Having an engineering in any field of  life, gives you a great start, this what happened to me as well.'' He started out his engineering career at the age of 15 and passed out by the age of 19. Lastly, he said that we must check if we are taking life too seriously? Just Enjoy yourself. Having an enduring sense of gratefulness and always remembering your blessings.  

The stage was all set for the grand entrance of our esteemed alumnus, the IAS officer Er. Ritu Maheshwari. Alumni from the batches of 1954, 1964, 1969, 1974, 1989, 1999, 2009, and 2014 were present to witness this grand celebration, along with distinguished guests such as the Professor Ahsvani Kumar Gosain (Civil Engineering Department at IITD), Pankaj Duhan (Global Head of Reckitt Benckiser Wellness), Sarabjeet Singh Virk (Managing Director and Co-founder of Finvasia Group), the Engineering-in-Chief of PWD (B&R) Haryana, and many more. All the alumni were felicitated by the honourable chief guest Er. Atul Karwal and Director, Prof. (Dr.) Baldev Setia. 

The alumni from the batch of 1988 donated 2 E-vehicles, an E-Scooter and an E-cart to the institute, this morning on 10th February, 2024. 

The alumni meet was an absolute delight, brimming with a captivating blend of dance, music, and unforgettable performances, leaving everyone feeling exhilarated and energized. Amidst the festivities, heartfelt stories were exchanged, allowing attendees to catch up on each other's lives, careers, and achievements. As the night drew to a close, there lingered a profound sense of fulfillment and gratitude among all those present. More than 600 alumni witnessed this grand event.

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Zonal Youth & Heritage Festival, 2018 commenced

Sep 26, 2018, 5:39 PM

Will continue till 29th September, 2018

Ludhiana: 26th September 2018: (Punjab Screen Team)::

The four-day Panjab University Zonal Youth & Heritage Festival, 2018 commenced at Devki Devi Jain Memorial College for Women, Ludhiana today. It will continue till 29th September, 2018 and will have a plethora of cultural and literary events.

Mr. Sukhchain Singh Gill (Commissioner of Police) was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Retd. Col. Jagjit Singh Gill was the Guests of Honour. Mr. Sukhchain Singh Gill, along with other distinguished guests inaugurated the event by lighting the ceremonial lamp followed by rendition of Namokar Mantra. He said that the aim of education is not only to enable students to score high and get good jobs but also to keep them connected to their cultural roots and groom them into good human beings. The Youth Festival plays important role in achieving this aim. It not only develops a spirit of healthy competition but also of love, respect, tolerance and co-operation. 

Dr. Nirmal Jaura, Director, Department of Youth Welfare, Panjab University, Chandigarh and Dr. (Mrs.) Sarita Bahl, Principal, extended a warm welcome to all the distinguished guests, principals, teachers and participants from various colleges taking part in Youth Festival. After it, a souvenir was also released. Dr. Nirmal Jaura, Director, Department of Youth Welfare, Panjab University, Chandigarh, said as many as 1066 students from 11 colleges of Ludhiana Zone-B affiliated to Panjab University, Chandigarh would participate in 58 events in this four day long festival based on the theme “Yeh Desh Hai Veer Jawano Ka”. The aim of this festival is to honour the invaluable services and scarifies made by Indian Armed Forces by dedicating the songs, acts and plays to them.

Sh. Nand Kumar Jain, President of College Managing Committee said that Youth Festivals hold great importance in present times as they help to acquaint the youth with our cultural values and rituals which need to be preserved at all costs. Members of College Managing Committee Sh. Sukhdev Raj Jain (Chairman) & other esteem members Sh. Vipin Kumar Jain (Sr. Vice President), Sh. Banka Bihari Lal Jain (Vice President), Sh. Rajeev Jain (Secretary), Sh. Ajay Jain (Joint Secretary), Sh. Dharam Kirti Jain (Manager), Sh. Satinder Jain (Manager), Sh. Naresh Kumar Jain (Manager), Sh. Arvind Jain (Manager), Sh. Ashok Kumar Jain (Cashier) and other worthy members of management were also present on the occasion to encourage the students. Samaj Rattan Sh. Hira Lal Jain, Sh. Anand Jain and Sh. Sham Sunder Jain also graced the occasion with their presence.

On the 1st Day various cultural and literary activities were scheduled including Dance, Bhajan, Song, Geet, Quiz and various Art & Craft competitions.

The result of various competitions held on the first day are as follows:-

Classical Dance

1st Prize: Tanishq Kaur Anand (Ramgarhia College for Girls, Ludhiana)

2nd Prize: Eshika Choomer (Master Tara Singh Mem. College for Women, Ludhiana)

3rd Prize: Gopika K.G. (Khalsa College for Women, Ludhiana)

Group Dance

1st Prize: Khalsa College for Women, Ludhiana

2nd Prize: Guru Nanak Girls College, Ludhiana

3rd Prize: Devki Devi Jain Mem. College for Women, Ludhiana

Individual 1st Prize: Divya (Khalsa College for Women, Ludhiana)

Individual 2nd Prize: Ishnoor Kaur Chhabra (Guru Nanak Girls College, Ludhiana)

Individual 3rd Prize:  (i) Nisha Chandra (Khalsa College for Women, Ludhiana)

           (ii) Neha Mehra (Govt. College for Girls, Ludhiana)

Shabad / Bhajan

1st Prize: Guru Nanak Girls College, Ludhiana

2nd Prize: Govt. College for Girls, Ludhiana & Guru Nanak Khalsa College for Women, Ludhiana

3rd Prize: Khalsa College for Women, Ludhiana & Devki Devi Jain Mem. College for Women, Ludhiana

Individual 1st Prize: (i) Kiranpreet (Master Tara Singh Mem. College for Women, Ludhiana)

  (ii) Gaganpreet (Guru Nanak Khalsa College for Women, Ludhiana)

Individual 2nd Prize: (i) Jaspreet (A.S. College, Khanna)

  (ii) Radhika (Khalsa College for Women, Ludhiana)

Individual 3rd Prize:  (i) Samridhi Juneja (Devki Devi Jain Mem. College for Women, Ludhiana)

:    (ii) Palavi (Khalsa College for Women, Ludhiana)

College Managing Committee and Principal congratulated the winners for their great performance. 

DD Jain women college shining again

Wed, Aug 31, 2016 at 1:59 PM

The students have bought laurels in Panjab University

Ludhiana: 31 August 2016: (Punjab Screen Bureau):

The students of Devki Devi Jain Memorial College for Women, Ludhiana have bought laurels in result of M.Sc. IT 2^nd semester. Sakshi Bawa stood 9^th in Panjab University and 1^st in college by securing 84.72% marks, Garima stood 2^nd in college by securing 82.56% marks and Shweta stood 3^rd in college by securing 82.40% marks.

Sh. Sukhdev Raj Jain, Chairman of the College Managing Committee, Sh. Nand Kumar Jain, President, Sh. Vipin Kumar Jain, Sr. Vice President, Sh. Banke Bihari Lal Jain, Vice President, Sh. Rajeev Jain, Secretary, Sh. Dharam Kirti Jain, Manager and Dr.(Mrs.) Sarita Bahl, Principal of the college congratulated the students on their brilliant performance in semester exams.

University will truly attain the status of Nalanda of yore

27-August-2016 17:58 IST

Universities Must Be Bastions of Free Speech And Expression, Says President 

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee addressed the first convocation of Nalanda University and laid the foundations stone of its new campus today (August 27, 2016) at Rajgir, Nalanda. 

Rajgir (Bihar): 27 August 2016: (PIB//Punjab Screen Bureau):

Speaking on the occasion, the President said as Visitor to Nalanda University, it is his hope that this University will truly attain the status of Nalanda of yore. There are many practices of ancient Nalanda which are worthy of emulation by the new Nalanda. One of the most important characteristics of ancient Nalanda was that it was an international institution where inter-Asian connections, in particular, flourished. Chinese monks like Xuan Zang, Yijing and Huichao among others visited, lived, studied and taught in Nalanda. At a later period, scholars from Tibet kept coming to Nālandā for studying Buddhism and other branches of knowledge. Monks from several other countries including Sri Lanka also came to Nālanda, revealing the diversity of religious and cultural influences on the institution. And, the traffic was not just in one direction. Monks from Nālandā spread their wisdom across the world and had reached China before Xuan Zang’s visit to India. 

The President said ancient Nalanda was known for the high level of debate and discussion it nurtured. It was not a mere geographical expression but it reflected an idea and a culture. Nalanda conveyed the message of friendship, cooperation, debate, discussion and argument. Discussion and debate are part of our ethos and life. 

The President said though the main subjects of study were the Buddhist texts, importance was also given to critiques of Buddhism by various schools, study of Vedas and beyond. The lesson for modern Nalanda is to ensure that this great tradition finds new life and vigour within its precincts. Universities must be the bastions of free speech and expression. It must be the arena where diverse and conflicting schools of thought contend. There should be no room for intolerance, prejudice and hatred within the spaces of this institution. Further, it must act as a flag bearer for the coexistence of multiple views, thoughts and philosophies. 

The President said Nalanda was a melting pot of civilizations and modern India should remain the same. We should not close our windows and yet we should not be blown off by winds from outside. We should let the winds flow freely from all over the world and get enriched by them. We should embrace free discussion and debate leaving behind narrow mindsets and thoughts. 

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