CHANDIGARH, 16.08.24-The Independence Day program at Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh, began with hoisting of National Flag at PU Parade Ground by Prof. Renu Vig, Vice Chancellor, Panjab University, who graced the occasion as the chief guest for the event.

Addressing the gathering, PU VC Prof. Renu Vig highlighted the improving rank of Panjab University in Centre for World University Ranking, Times Higher Education, QS World University ranking 2024 and NIRF. She also shared the grant of University Category-I status to PU by UGC. She also apprised all about the MoU signed with Intel India. She expressed great pleasure on the performance of Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh in Olympic Games 2024. Earlier, Prof. Y.P.Verma, Registrar, PU welcomed the gathering.

The program saw a lively march-past ceremony by PU Security Guards, NCC cadets, NSS and students of Ankur School. The cultural programme thereafter commenced with the patriotic song by Music Department, followed by a patriotic dance by students of GGS Vidya Mandir Sr. Sec. School Ratwara and dance by students of Ankur School. It was followed by Band Formation on theme Mera Desh Mera Mulk by Ankur School.

Thereafter awards, commendation certificate, cash prizes and Mementos were presented for the outstanding performance to employees of the Panjab University which includes Sh. Kundan Singh, Clerk (Daily Wage), Sh. Bahadur Singh, Mali (Termp.), Sh. Lakhvir Singh, Tractor Driver, Sh. Sachinder, Clerk (D.W.),Smt. Rajni, Clerk (D.W.), ,Sh. Ravi, Mason, Division-II, Sh. Manish Arora, Senior Assistant, Sh. Rajesh Mittal, Assistant Registrar, Sh. Gurmail Singh, Security Guard (D.W.), Sh. Krishan Kumar Kala, Security Guard (D.W.), Sh. Krishan Lal, A.S.O., Sh. Harnarayan Singh, Clerk, Hoshiarpur,Smt. Banita Devi, Clerk (D.W.), Sh. Mohinder Singh, Senior Assistant, Deptt. Of German, Sh. Sushil Kumar, Helper (D.W.), Sh. Hemant Kumar, Clerk, Ms. Seema Rani, Junior Assistant, Sh. Charanjit Singh, Work Inspector,Sh. Ram Kumar, A.S.O., Ms. Nishi Goyal, System Administrator, Sh. Rajesh Yadav, Senior Assistant, Sh. Sachin Kumar, Helper (Contractual), Sh. Dinesh Minhas, Junior Tech. G-III, and Sh. Sanjay Kumar, Peon (Temporary), PURC, Ludhiana.

Prof. Rumina Sethi, Dean University Instruction, Prof. Krishan Kumar, Secretary to Vice Chancellor, Prof. Jagat Bhushan, Controller of Examination, Prof. Harsh Nayyar, Director, RDC, Prof. Sanjay Kaushik, Dean College Development Council, Prof. Dalwinder Singh, Directorate of Sports, Mr. Vikram Nayyar, Finance & Development Officer, Sh. Vikram Singh, Chief of University Security, Prof. Amit Chauhan, Dean Student Welfare(DSW)and Prof. Simrit Kahlon DSW(W), PU Fellows, Deans, Chairpersons, University Officials and various students attended the function.

Prof. Gurmeet Singh, Chairperson, Department of Hindi proposed the vote of thanks.