Under the
able guidance of Principal Prof. Dr. (Mrs.) Ajay Sareen, Hans Raj Mahila Maha
Vidyalaya, Jalandhar is celebrating 7 day long Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate- Festival of Scope for all, “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 theme of 5th day of National Science Week
celebrations was “Science and Technology Film, Theatre and Literature
Festival”. The main attractions of the day were Sci-verse-Poetry and Story Writing
competition; Sci-Srijan- Choreography Competition; Nukkad Natak , Book Fair, Film Show, Innovation
Gallery, Poster Exhibition and Science Fair. 5th day of this festival started with
lighting of lamp followed by formal welcome of guests of the day Dr. Jyoti,
Principal, Santoor International Public School, Madhopur, Phagwara, Dr. Vijay,
Principal, Shaurya International School, Balachaur and judges of the various
competitions by Principal Prof. Dr. (Mrs.) Ajay Sareen, Mrs. Meenakshi Syal,
Convener, Dr. Neelam Sharma, Dr. Seema Marwaha and Dr. Anjana Bhatia,
Coordinators of the event. On this
occasion Principal Prof. Dr. (Mrs.) Ajay Sareen said that the purpose of this
event is to provide platform to students to showcase their scientific
capabilities and talent. This science fair helped in communication, popularization
and extension of Science and Technology.
She also appreciated the “Nukkad Natak” presented by students of HMV Collegiate
School, HMV and Sai Dass A.S. Senior Sec. School, Jalandhar based on the theme
of sustainable development, life of mathematician Indian Srinivasa Ramanujan
and energy conservation respectively. Dr.
K. Vijay Raghvan, Principal Scientific Advisor Government of India was the
Keynote Speaker in the first session. Punjab State Council for Science and
Technology organized inaugural lecture of 5th Hargobind Khurana to
appreciate the contribution made by the scientists of the Punjab in the field
of Science and Technology. Nukkad Natak presented by HMV students was directed
by Mrs. Veena Arora & written by Mr. Davinder Gill. The Nukkad Natak of HMV
Collegiate School was written and directed by Ms. Sukriti, Ms. Richa and Ms.
Arvinder. After
this two documentary movies entitled “The Dreaded Needle” and “Mega Science Projects:
India’s contribution” screened. Ms. Sakshi Luthra, St. Joseph’s Convent School,
Jalandhar and Mrs. Sonia Sharma, Shiv Jyoti Public School, Jalandhar judged the
“Sci-verse-Poetry” Competition based on the theme of “Science in daily life”. While
Dr. Kanish Kapoor, National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar and Mrs. Ritu
Bajaj, HMV, Jalandhar judged the “Sci- Srijan-Story writing” competition based
on the theme of human extinction. “Sci-Srijan-
Choreography” competition was judged by Mrs. Navroop, Head PG Department of
Punjabi, HMV, Jalandhar and Dr. Pooja Manhas, Department of Dance, HMV,
Jalandhar. More
than 80 students participated in these competitions. The team of Science Department of HMV stood 1st,
SSM College, Dinanagar stood 2nd and Maths Department of HMV stood 3rd. Gurleen Kaur Channa and
Palak got 1st prize, Janvi
got 2nd prize and Ishita stand 3rd in poetry competition.
Bhavya, Manu Bhardwaj and Yuraj Singh
Walia stand 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively in story writing
competition. Inspite
of the rainy day more than 400 students from different school visited the
college campus and learned various aspects of science and technology by
experiential learning. Students visited the various stalls set by Science
departments, Department of Commerce and Computer Science where they learnt
basics of bioinformatics, botany, zoology, biotechnology, chemistry, computer
and mathematical theorems. Students got tested their aptitude by psychometric
analysis conducted by Psychology department. Students were also fascinated to
see such a huge variety of books displayed in book fair based on different
subjects. Dr. Shaveta Chauhan was incharge of the day. On
this occasion, all the heads of departments were present. Stage was conducted
by Dr. Anjana Bhatia
