Hands-on Training Program on “X-ray and Chromatography based Techniques for Academic & Industrial Innovations” commences

Chandigarh, May 27, 2022: The 7 days hands-on Training Program on “X-ray and Chromatography based Techniques for Academic & Industrial Innovations” is commenced from 27th May-03rd June 2022 at the Department of Chemistry & Center of Advanced Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh under STUTI program in association with Sophisticated Analytical Instrumentation Laboratory (SAIF), Panjab University, Chandigarh. 

The Scheme ‘Synergistic Training program Utilizing the Scientific and Technological Infrastructure’ (STUTI) is supported by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India is intended to build human resources and its knowledge capacity through open access to S&T Infrastructure. It envisions hands-on training and sensitization of the state-of-art instruments in various institutes/departments having availed projects under FIST/PURSE/CURIE/SAIF/ SATHI schemes. 

The training program is commenced with the patronship of Honorable Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice-Chancellor, PU, Chandigarh and inaugurated by Worthy Chief Guest Prof. Amitava Patra, Director, INST, Mohali, Punjab and Guest Of Honour Prof. Renu Vig, Dean of University Instruction, PU, Chandigarh. is  

Prof. Sonal Singhal, chairperson, Department of Chemistry gives cordial welcome to the Chief Guest, Guest of Honour and all the participants of the program. Dr. Rohit Kumar, coordinator, training program  highlights the key points of the STUTI training program, its schedule and emphasizes on the importance of the training program. 

Prof. Ganga Ram Chaudhary is the Coordinator of the STUTI Program-PMU & Director, SAIF, PU, Chandigarh emphasized on the goals and visions of the STUTI scheme to the participants. 30 participants from 23 different institutes/universities have been participating in this training program representing 8 States/UTs. The Training Manual of the training program is unveiled by the honorable Chief Guest and other dignitaries in the presence of all the participants. 

Prof. Renu Vig welcomed the participants and highly appreciates the efforts of the organizing committee members of the training program for the commencement of such a wonderful event. Prof. Amitava Patra addressed the participants and highlights the importance of Hands-on training in enhancing the technical skills. Prof. Savita Chaudhary presents the vote of thanks to the dignitaries and wishes good luck to all the participants for the training program. 

Many eminent resource persons are invited for delivering lectures during the 7 days training program to impart participants with the basic knowledge and skills. Participants will be imparted hands-on training on several instruments such as FESEM, NMR, XRD, FTIR, LC-MS etc.

Department of Chemistry and SAIF, PU, Chandigarh appreciates the efforts and commitments shown by the organizing committee members, technical staff and research scholars for the successful execution of STUTI supported training program. 
The event is further graced by the presence of  Dr. Subhash C Sahoo and Dr. Jyoti Aggarwal, Department of Chemistry, PU, Chandigarh organizing member of STUTI training program.