Face-to-Face Self-Funded introductory FDP under RUSA scheme 

Chandigarh, January 11, 2024: The Cell for Promotion of Universal Human Values  PU organized a  3-days Face-to-Face Self-Funded introductory FDP under RUSA scheme in association with All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), from Jan 9-11, at the seminar hall of Emerging Areas Building PU. 

The resource persons from National Coordination Committee for Induction Programmes (NCCIP ) engaged the participants in self exploration before accepting the universal concepts about values.

One hundred and one teachers had registered for this programme from various Higher Education  Institutions out of which 34 have successfully completed  the course . These participants are from 8 colleges and 7 universities of the region including HPTU,  NITTTR and PU . In the inaugural session Prof. Sanjay Kaushik, DCDC, PU, delivered the inaugural address punctuated with interesting anecdotes emphasizing on importance of values in living a fulfilling  life. Prof. Latika Sharma, Coordinator UHV Cell welcomed the dignitaries and the participants to the workshop. Dr. Munshi Yadav, Member NCCIP, appraised the delegates about the course objectives and outcomes

A series of proposals concerning human reality that are logical, universal, and verifiable are methodically given over these three days. The practice of reflection facilitates in the shift from problem solving to get happiness  to "Human Consciousness."  The foundation of value education was explained as an understanding of harmony on all levels, extending from individuals to the whole creation. The significance of developing the "right understanding" in life is key to conflict management and self development. We tend to take action under the influence of DTE- Desires, Thoughts and Expectations. With Right understanding of our natural acceptance life can be of  joyful living. Such concepts were put forth for listening, reflecting, looking within and verifying for one self by Dr. Ajaykumar Pal, Dr. Priyadarshini and Dr. Munshi Yadav. The UHV FDP will equip the teachers to conduct Student Induction programmes in their respective institutions.

Prof. Manu Sharma of UIET PU, Co-Coordinator, UHV Cell delivered the concluding remarks and  vote of thanks in the last session of this innovative FDP.

He voiced the realization of the participants that we need to work consistently for knowing our own selves better, understanding our natural acceptance for peace within and live harmoniously with others.
 
BRIEF 
 Chandigarh: Changing the lyrics of the song sundar mundariye from dulhe ne dhi vyayi to dulhe ne dhi padhayi, the Dept-cum-Centre for Women’s Studies and Development, Panjab University, Chandigarh organised a unique Lohri function on the campus here today. The girl as per this new version of the traditional sundar muderiye song goes on to do post-graduation, even going to space and bringing laurels for her nation. Patriarchy, inequality and violence against women were targeted through an effigy which was consigned to the flames. The celebrations culminated with everyone joining in a gidha to the tune of bolis which proclaimed gender equality, such as pachian pinan de vich main patwari, and patriarchy nu vech ke hero Honda laina. The programme was attended by faculty members, research scholars, students as well as non-teaching staff of various department of the University. (See the picture also.)