The C.V. Raman Science
Society of Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya celebrated “National Science Day” under the able
guidance of Principal Prof. Dr. Mrs. Ajay Sareen. On this occasion interactive
session on the topic “Science Society & Culture” was organized. The
resource person for the session was Dr. Pamita Awasthi, Head of Chemical
Engineering Department from NIT Hoshiarpur.
Principal Prof. Dr. Mrs.
Ajay Sareen appreciated the efforts of department and also encouraged students
to work in the field of science. Dr. Pamita Awasthi emphasized that more women
should come forward and play a role in the development of society. According to
United Nation Commission on status of women, only 30% women are involved in
Science Research all over the world, while in India according to survey Higher
Education Agency in 2016-17 only 14% Indian women are involved in Science
Research. Women contribution is very low at institutes of high scientific
repute like in INSA, its 5% and at ISRO it is only 8%.
To mark the celebration,
various competitions were also organised in which students from B.Sc. &
M.Sc. classes of Science participated enthusiastically. In Poster & Slogan
presentation, Reena of B.Sc.-III Medical got 1st prize in Poster
making, while maninder of B.Sc.-III (Non Medical) got first prize in slogan
writing. In fireless cooking competition, Komal Julie & Karishma B.Sc. III
(Comp.Sci.) got first prize.
In Quiz competition, team
comprising of Khushi Sharma, Simranjit Kaur & Komal Kumari of B.Sc. (IInd
Year, Medical) got first prize, Prerna of B.Sc. I (med) got 1st
prize in Fancy Dress Competition. Minalini & Manvi of B.Sc. (Med – IIIrd
Year) won debate competition on the topic “Women of India actively participate
in Science & Technology. The event was organized by Jaspreet Kaur, Sec.
C.V. Raman Society, Nivedita Mahajan, Joint Sec., Ashin (Asst. Sec.).
Dr. Neelam Sharma Incharge
C.V. Raman Society & faculty Incharge Science tell the importance of
Science Day & Its objective of celebrations. Dr. Seema Marwaha (HOD Zoology
& Dean Hospitality) acted as judge for fireless cooking, Dr. Jatinder (HOD
Biotech dept.) acted as judge for Poster/Slogan competition. Mrs. Deepshikha
acted as judge for Scientific Rangoli, Quiz was conducted by Ms. Simmi &
Ms. Harpreet Kaur judged the debate competition. Mrs. Saloni Sharma (HOD
Physics) acted as judge for Fancy Dress Competition. On this occasion Dr. Ekta
Khosla, Dr. Anjana Bhatia, Dr. Shaveta, Dr. Nitika, Dr. Harpreet Singh, Mrs. Asha
Gupta, Mr. Sumit Sharma, Mr. Sushil Kumar, Dr. Suchi, Dr. Deepshikha were also
present. The stage was conducted by Ms. Vertika.
