Under the
aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (Celebrating 75th year of Indian
Independence), Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya is celebrating the glorious week
called Vigyan Servatra Pujyate National Science Week from 22-28 February, 2022
in association with office of PSA (Principal Scientific Advisor), Ministry of
Culture, Govt. of India and Vigyan Prasar. HMV is organizing this week with the
support of Punjab State Council for Science & Technology (PSCST). HMV is
identified as one of the 75 locations all over India for celebrating this week.
Principal Prof. (Dr.) Mrs. Ajay Sareen told that
this 7 day Science Festival is going to be a Gala Event. On 22nd
February, during inaugural session, Dr. Garima Gupta, Deptt. of Biotechnology,
Govt. of India and Dr. Neelima Jerath, Director General, Pushpa Gujral Science
City will be the Chief Guest. DEO Dr Harinder Pal and Deputy DEO Mr. Rajiv
Joshi will be the Guest of Honour. There will be a lot more attractions for the
students like Poster Exhibition depicting history of Indian Scientists and
Milestones so far achieved in Science & Technology, Book Fair, Film Show on
Science & Technology, Exhibit of Innovation Gallery, etc. The students will
underage experiential Sensations of Chemistry, Wonders of Physics, Beauty of
Botany, Biodiversity, Handshake with Bioinformatics & Hans on Training in
Innovation Hub. There will be science literature fest, special program for
physically challenged & small kids too. There will be various competitions
for school & college students like Poster Competition, Scientific Rangoli,
Fancy Dress Competition, Poetry Competition, Story writing Competition, Power
Point Competition & Idea Pitching. There will be 1st, 2nd
and 3rd prizes for each event. Trophy will be awarded to Best
Performing School, College & University.
Convener of the event Mrs. Meenakshi Sayal said that
we are going to have experts talks too. On 22nd February, tere will
be expert talk by Dr. Garima, Scientist ‘F’, DBT, New Delhi. On 23rd
February, Dr. Guruvinder Singh, SCL, Chandigarh will deliver his talk. Dr. P.K.
Ahluwalia Retd. Prof. H.P. University, Shimla, President Indian Association of
Physics Teacher will also deliver his talk on 23rd February on 24th
February, Dr. Suman Singh, Principal Scientist, Head Materials Science and
Sensor Application, CSIR-CSIO Chandigarh will deliver her talk. On 25th
February, Dr. Arun Khosla, Professor, Deptt. of Electronics & Comm. Engg.
NIT, Jalandhar will address the students. On 25th February, Mr.
Shibananda Dash, CEO, NITJ will share his views. During valedictory on 28th
February, Presiding Guest Dr. Adarsh Pal Vig, Chairman, Punjab Pollution
Control Board, Chandigarh will deliver his talk.
Coordinators of the Event Dr. Neelam Sharma, Dr.
Seema Marwaha and Dr. Anjana Bhatia told that the School, College, University students
will visit the college campus from 23rd to 27th February,
between 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m The faculty members of other institutions, academicians
& entrepreneurs will also visit the campus.
Prof. Dr. Mrs. Ajay Sareen told that the motive of
this programme is to celebrate the achievements of Science & Technology in
74 years & to encourage our young generation by putting the wonders of
science before them.
