Under the
able guidance of Principal Prof. Dr. (Mrs.) Ajay Sareen, Hans Raj Mahila Maha
Vidyalaya, Jalandhar inaugurated 7 day long Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyata Festival of Scope for all, for “Science
Communication, Popularization & Its Extension” . College is celebrating
this event in association with Ministry of Culture, PSA Govt. of India and Vigyan
Prasar, to Mark 75th “Azadi
Ka Amrit Mahotsav” . This programme is organized under State Nodal Agency of Punjab
State Council for Science & Technology, Chandigarh. The main attractions of
this festival are book fair, film show, lecture series by experts, innovation
gallery and poster exhibition. First day of this festival was inaugurated by
Chief Guest Dr. Garima Gupta, Scientist F, DBT, Govt. of India by virtual mode.
In her inaugural address, she emphasized on the fact that without science,
progress of any nation cannot be possible. Every child is born scientist. After
referring to contribution made by many Indian Scientist, she has motivated
students to take science as career. According to her science is gift to
humanity it should be preserved at any cost. After that Dr. Neelam Jerath, Director
General Pushpa Gujral Science City, Kapurthala addressed the students. The ceremony started with lighting of lamp
followed by formal welcome by Principal Prof. Dr. (Mrs.) Ajay Sareen. Mrs.
Meenakshi Syal, Convener gave outline of 7 days long National Science Week
Celebrations. She mentioned that more than 700 students from 69 School/Colleges
registered for various events going to be organized in National Science Week.
Dr. Neelima Jerath underlined the importance of science in our day to day life.
She very well explained about the theme “Vigyan-Sarvatra-Pujyate” that we
should worship science being source of energy. The festival is celebrated to
commemorate/honour the knowledge of our Indian Scientists. This will further
help to inculcate scientific aptitude among students. At the end Dr. Neelima
Jerath release Information Brochure of National Sceince Week - “Vigyan-Sarvatra-Pujyate”
issued by Vigyan Prasar. The Vice President, DAVCMC and Chairman Local
Committee Justice (Retd.) Sh. N.K. Sud inaugurated the Science Mela by rebasing
the Mascot of Mela i.e. HMV Vigyan Abha. He congratulated HMV for this
endeavour towards Science. All the Science Departments, Computer Departments,
Maths Department exhibit their stalls for experiential learning. The students were
also tested for aptitude to inculcate Scientific Temperament. On this occasion,
Mr. Sanjiwan Dhadwal, Retd. Headmaster, Govt. High School, Patra and Mr. Rakesh
K. Sharma, Principal Sain Dass A.S. Sr. Sec. School, Jalandhar were also
present. College is thankful to Vigyan Prasar and Punjab State Council for
Science & Technology for giving opportunity to celebrate National Science
Week-“Vigyan-Sarvatra-Pujyate”. Stage was conducted by Dr. Anjana Bhatia. On
this occasion Coordinators Dr. Neelam Sharma,
Dr. Seema Marwaha
alongwith faculty members of Science Stream were also present.
