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Victory Against Drug Abuse (VADA) Club of Government Home Science College, Chandigarh organised a campaign on Nasha Mukt Bharat on August 04, 2022. Various online & offline activities were conducted which included pledge taking to become drug sensitized and poster making/slogan writing on drug awareness.
An online event on Nashe se Azadi: National Youth and Students Interaction Program organised by Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, GOI was also attended by NSS Volunteers & other stake holders. Total number of participants who participated in the event were 113. Principal of the college, Prof.Sudha Katyal appreciated the activities of VADA Club and also highlighted the significance of educational institutions in creating the awareness that can lead to ‘Drug Free India’.
Under the able guidance of worthy Principal Maam, NSS Volunteers have participated in hand painting activity to celebrate 75 Years of India’s Independence on the theme ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’. Around 47 Volunteers have participated in the activity.
lt is a proud moment for Government Home Science College , Sector 10 , Chandigarh as the college has been ranked 46th at National Level and has topped amongst all the colleges in tricity, fourth time in a row, in NIRF India Rankings released by Ministry of Education,GOI. It was announced today i.e. on July 15,2022, by Honourable Education Minister Sh. Dharmendra Pradhan.
The National Institutional Ranking Framework, Ministry of Education,GOI ranks the institutes depending on their areas of operation in the categories of overall, university, colleges, engineering, management, pharmacy, law, medical, architecture, dental and research. Government Home Science College showed a tremendous jump in its position from 78 th rank attained last year in 2021 to 46th rank this year. The college has been successful in attaining its position in top 100 consecutively for the last three years and this year it’s been a moment of all the more pleasure and pride as the college has attained its position in first 50 ranks at national level.
It is the only college in GovernmentandPrivate collegesin tricity which could secure a position in top 50 at National Level. For rankings, collegeswere evaluated under the categories of Teaching Learning Resources, Graduation Outcome, Perception, Outreach and Inclusivity and Research and Professional Practice.
Principal Prof Sudha Katyal congratulatedthe students, teaching faculty, staff & Alumni for this remarkable and distinguished achievement. Dr. Katyal attributed this success to hard work and dedicationof the entire Home Science team. She further added that the college will continue to excel in all fields and work tirelessly towards its motto of " Knowledge for Service".
Rashmita Subba, a student of M.Sc. Foods & Nutrition(2nd year) won Chandigarh Science Congress-2022 (CHASCON) Logo Design Competition. The competition was organised by Panjab University, Chandigarh. The Logo will be used as CHASCON Logo on their website throughout the year. Furthermore, the logo will be displayed during the event of Chandigarh Science Congress which is going to be held from September 15-17, 2022.
Principal of the college, Prof.Sudha Katyal congratulated the student for bringing laurels to the college.
Ekta Gupta of M.Sc. Clothing and Textiles, Semester 2nd won Third Prize in Logo Designing Competition organised by Department of Apparel and Textile Science, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar. Principal of the college, Prof. Sudha Katyal congratulated the student.
NSS Wing of Government Home Science College, Sector-10, Chandigarh organised an awareness talk on the occasion of 'World No Tobacco Day' on 21 May, 2022 in the hostel premises of the college. The resource person,Dr.Shikha Garg, Assistant Professor from the department of HDFR, spoke on the theme, 'Tobacco:Threat to Our Environment'. Furhtermore, she highlighted the problem of tobacco and drug abuse among adolescents and young adults and its impact on their holistic development. She also made the audience aware regarding various reasons for using tobacco and drugs which includes lack of awareness, curiosity, peer pressure, stress, emotional struggles. The session concluded with a Pledge on ‘Say No to Tobacco’. Principal of the college, Prof. Sudha Katyal urged students to stay away from tobacco/drugs as this is the time when they should focus on academics and pursue hobbies of their choice for their mental & physical well-being.
On the occasion of 8th International Yoga Day, Yoga Session was conducted inside the college premises on the theme ‘Yoga for Humanity’. The theme focused the importance of yoga and how it benefited the masses in keeping them safe and healthy during the outbreak of coronavirus. The session started with prayer so as to enhance the benefits of practice. Master Trainer, Major Neelam highlighted the significance of various asanas starting with different Calana Kriyas. Different asanas were also showcased which included Tadasana, Vrksasana, Padahastasana, Ardhacakrasana, Trikonasana, Bhadrasana, Sasankasana, Vakrasana, Makarasana, Pavanamuktasna, Savasana and Kapalabhati along with explaining the importance of each asana. Around 60 NSS Volunteers attended the session. Participants thoroughly performed various asanas as demonstrated and the session brought a breeze of freshness amongst them. Prof. Sudha Katyal, Principal of the college applauded the efforts of the all the participants who participated in the session with great zeal. She further highlighted that Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that leads to calmness, peace, confidence, and courage amongst individuals through which they can do several activities in a better & harmonious way. In her concluding remarks, she motivated the participants to make yoga part of their life.
Yoga has always been an integral part of the college and NSS Volunteers are encouraged continuously to participate regularly in Aerobic activities and Yoga sessions as well. Yoga Sessions for holistic development of volunteers were conducted inside the college premises to celebrate Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav from April 03- June 20, 2022. Principal of the college, Prof. Sudha Katyal appreciated the efforts of NSS unit in contributing towards holistic well-being of volunteers by organising such yoga sessions.
Principal of the college, Prof.Sudha Katyal once again received a Certificate of Appreciation for her outstanding work for carrying out environment awareness activity ‘Selfie With Plant’ on the occasion of World Environment Day. The activity is initiated by the college in collaboration with Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural Education, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India.
Government Home Science College organized its 52nd Annual Convocation cum Prize Distribution function. As many as 200 Graduates and Post Graduate Students were conferred with the degrees. The Chief Guest of the occasion was Ms. Purva Garg, IAS, Education Secretary, Chandigarh Administration.
Principal of the college, Prof. Sudha Katyal presented the Annual Report of the college. The report provided glimpses of the highlights of the college during the academic year 2021-22 as well as the illustrious achievements of the students as well as faculty members in all spheres. The college newsletter depicting the glorious progress made by the college during the session 2021-22 was also released.In addition, prizes were awarded for a number of co-curricular activities.
Aakanksha Rakheja from B.Sc. (H.Sc.) 6th Semester was awarded the best all round student of the year, Stuti Khurana from B.Sc. (H.Sc.) 6th Semester won Dr. Devi’s Award for being the most compassionate and helping student of the college.
To boost the idea of entrepreneurship, and skill building, College initiated Sinder Kukar Best Entrepreneur Award. Tannu from B.Sc. ATD, was awarded the best entrepreneur Award for the year 2020-21 for running up her startup by the name S.L. Collections. Her YouTube channel has more than 2.71 k subscribers. In a similar vein, Isha was awarded this prize for her startup Ek Koh Moh, a fermented gut probiotic drink in the year 2019-20. Anupreet from M.Sc. Foods and Nutition, was chosen for this award for her startup Fanatasia-de-chocolates and Dietaura in the year 2018-19.
Honorable Chief guest, Ms. Purva Garg congratulated all the students and encouraged the young girls to follow their dreams and work passionately towards achieving them. She congratulated all the prize winners and motivated them to follow the success mantras of prioritizing, managing time and dreaming big.
Prof. Sudha Katyal, Principal, congratulated the prize winners for keeping alive the inimitable tradition of excellence of the college. Advising the students to never rest on their laurels, she further encouraged them to work towards their goals with focused determination.
Government Home Science College celebrated its 56th Annual Athletic Meet with great zeal and fervor on June 7th and 8th,2022. The two-day sporting event including the semi-finals and finals began with the inauguration by Prof.Sudha Katyal, Principal of the College. The Presidency Torch was carried by sports stars of the college. The day was filled with fervor and excitement experienced amidst thrills, shrills and cheers.
Students enthusiastically participated in various track events and races viz. 50mt., 100 mt., 200 mt. and 400 mt. relay races ; long jump, discus throw, shot put throw, javelin throw etc. and fun races like three legged race, sack race, lemon spoon raceobstacle race to name a few. The most enthralling event was the tug of war amongst the students. Preesha Satija of B.Sc(H.Sc) VIth semester (dietetics) was declared as the Best Athlete. The Principal Prof. Sudha Katyal congratulated the prize winners and motivated the students to perform with same zeal and fervour in all future endeavours
Environment Society ‘Harita’ of Home Science College celebrated World Environment Day on 5th June 2022, by organizing online inter college competitions viz. Short video making, Plant a sapling & Eco Photography on the theme “Only One Earth”. About 50 entries were received in each category from different colleges of Chandigarh and Punjab. Principal, Prof.(Dr) Sudha Katyal gave away mementos and certificates to the winners. Green ambassadors of the college were also appreciated with mementos.
Aligning with the mission and vision of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, Government Home Science College organized a one-day mega fair to promote the idea of skill-building, self-reliance and entrepreneurship among students. In sync with Honorable Prime Minister’s key initiatives of Make in India, Vocal for the Local and Swavalamban Bharat, the rationale of the event was to provide a launchpad for all stakeholders to exhibit their creativity and innovative ideas.
Ms. Anita Pal, a renowned artist and educationist was the Chief Guest for the event. She applauded the efforts of the young entrepreneurs and highlighted the importance of being empowered. She told them to dream big and have the courage to chase the same.
The exhibition " Rangkriti" foregrounds the amalgamation of tradition and style in a harmonious manner. It also provides them with an opportunity to "Earn while they Learn". A wide array of attractions were displayed such as designer bags, accessories, mini gardens, cushion covers and healthy recipes. Furthermore, an Inter-college cookery competition was also organized to promote the use of millets. More than 52 entries were received from colleges across the city. Manya from PGGCG-42 , Chandigarh was awarded the first prize for her Millet Cake. The second prize was bagged by Preesha and Muskaan collectively for Ragi potato Felafel and Bajra Pizza. The third prize was awarded to Anjali from PGGCG – 11 for her recipe Sorghum Dhokla. An Eco walk showcasing dresses using recycled and sustainable resources and different styles of saare draping were also demonstrated.
The media, as well as beverage partner for the event, was 94.3 My FM and Nescafe. The event was sponsored bySBI, Punjab National Bank, Vivo, Edwise, Avon, VInspire for life foundation, Happy Designs, EK- Koh-Moh and SSS. The day witnessed a plethora of activities and bustle on the campus. The college received an overwhelming response as people from different walks of life attended the event. The college witnessed more than 300 footfall.
Principal, Prof Sudha Katyal emphasized on the dire need to inculcate the initiatives of Atma Nirbhar Bharat. She also appreciated the efforts put in by the students and faculty and further encouraged them to work towards skill enhancement and make the most of such platforms provided by the institute for their benefits.
As a part of the ongoing Self Defence Training Camp at Home Science College, students were sensitized on the POCSO Act and it's benefits and applications. The Act is a comprehensive law enacted with the objective of protecting children from a slew of sexual offences like sexual assault, sexual harassment and pornography while safeguarding the interests of the child at every stage of the judicial process by introducing a child-friendly mechanism for reporting and recording.
SHO Usha Rani was the resource person from Women/Child Support Unit, Sector-17
, Chandigarh along with Head constable Sanjay, Lady constable Pinky and
Lady constable Ranjana. It was a very insightful session attended by 100 NSS & NCC Cadets.
Principal of the college, Prof Sudha Katyal urged the students to be aware of the various laws governing sexual harassment in children to ensure their safety.
Government Home Science College organised an awareness session on Cyber Security. Mr.Vikas Sangwan and Mr. Jai Bhagwan were the resource persons from Cyber Security Cell, Chandigarh. The session focussed on creating awareness on cyber crimes and how they can be prevented. Mr.Sangwan highlighted the significance of cyber awareness in present times and insisted that there is a dire need to be cyber ready. More than 100 NSS Volunteers and NCC cadets along with staff members attended the session. Principal of the college, Prof.Sudha Katyal emphasised on the importance of organising such sessions and urged the audience to be cyber secure and cyber smart.
Seven Day Self Defence Training kickstarted today at Government Home Science College, Chandigarh. The training aimed at instilling confidence among girls to defend themselves against anti- social elements and also to facilitate their overall personality development. The initiative has been taken by the NSS & NCC Units of the college in collaboration with Women & Child Support Unit, Chandigarh under the dynamic leadership of worthy Principal of the college, Prof.Sudha Katyal. She also emphasised on significance of conducting such training camps and highlighted about increased cases of eve-teasing, rape and other atrocities on young women in present times. Prof. Katyal further urged girls to make use of this opportunity and learn various techniques so as to protect themselves against anti-social elements in the society.
Dr. Vasudha Bansal, Assistant Professor
Government Home Science College,Chandigarh has been granted a Patent on her name entitled, ‘NOVEL INDUSTRIAL DAIRY WASTE MANAGEMENT PROCESSING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF NUTRITIONAL ENRICHED WHEY BEVERAGE’. She has been granted this patent under her DST-SERB YOUNG SCIENTIST PROJECT. The present invention relates to a development of value added product i.e. whey beverage via using the by-product of dairy industries which has been wasted in million tonnes worldwide and drained to ground water. WHEY is an excellent source of whey proteins which are easily metabolised by all age groups from infants to adults and function as potent antioxidant in body as well.
PATENT GRANT NO: 396150 dated May 04, 2022
Date of filling the Application: 07-11-2017
Application Number: 2011711039578
NSS Wing of the college organised Collage Making Competition to celebrate Azadi ka Amrit Mahotav on May 18, 2022. The theme of the competition was ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’. Around 22 NSS Volunteers participated in the event. Principal of the college, Prof. Sudha Katyal appreciated the efforts of NSS unit and encouraged the volunteers to participate in such events with a great zeal.
Aligning with the "Swacch Bharat Mission" of Government of India, the Environment Society “Harita” of Government Home Science College, Chandigarh in collaboration with Swarmani Youth Welfare Association contributed towards the Waste to Wealth Mission i.e. “Lets make our Chandigarh Single Use Plastic and E-waste Free”. The various stakeholders were informed about the harmful effects of Single Use Plastic and E-waste in their everyday lives. Faculty members along with the students contributed towards the collection of Single Use Plastic and E-waste in the college premises.
The Principal of the College, Prof. Sudha Katyal, motivated the students to disseminate the information related to the harmful effects of Single Use Plastic and E-waste in their localities. She also encouraged them to adopt environment friendly approaches in their lives and motivate others also towards environmental sustainability and make their contribution towards government’s key initiative towards ‘Swacch Bharat Abhiyan’.
As an initiative of Food Safety Administration, Health Department, Chd. Admn. to celebrate Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, the students of Home Science College participated in the walkathon for healthy eating as part of the ongoing celebrations of the "EAT RIGHT MELA".
NSS and NCC cadets of the college along with 2000 other volunteers walked fromrock garden to sukhna lake.
The event was inaugurated by Sh. Yashpal Garg, IAS, Health Secretary, UT, Chandigarh as well as Chief Food Security, Chandigarh Administration.
Principal of the college Prof. Sudha Katyal encouraged the students of the college to participate in such activities in sync with thegovernment key initiatives.
As a prelude to upcoming ‘International Yoga Day’ observed every year on June 21, NSS Volunteers of Government Home Science College are holding a yoga camp on the college premises. The camp involves conduct of yoga activities as well as awareness session about the health benefits of yoga through demonstration and talks. The camp was initiated from May 7, 2022 and will continue till June 21.
Principal of the college, Prof Sudha Katyalencouraged the volunteersto be an active part of these yoga celebrations so as to ensure complete physical and mental well being.
The Government Home Science College organized the inauguration of a Multimedia Research Block along with the exhibition cum valedictory function of a Skill Development Training programme in Fashion Designing for the urban poor under Deen Dayal Antyaodya Yogna-National Urban Livelihood Mission (DAY-NULM).
Mr. Satyapal Jain, Additional Solicitor General of India, was the chief guest for the event. Mr. Devesh Moudgil, Ex-Mayor of Chandigarh and P.U. Senate Member was the guest of honour. Mr. Satyapal Jain narrated the vision of Deen Dyal Upadhyaya ji as he worked relentlessly for the welfare of the poor and deprived masses of India. He also emphasized that the present scheme of DAY-NULM is the extension of the ideas espoused by the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya ji to provide skill-oriented learning to the people living below the poverty line in India.
The principal of the College, Prof. Sudha Katyal, in her address elaborated on the construction of the Multimedia Research Block within the premises of the college. While talking about the construction cost of the building i.e. 1.74 crores, she talked about the financial assistance of 70 lakhs received from the RUSA Infrastructure grant and 64 lakhs from the U.T. Administration, Chandigarh. Equipped with the latest technologies, the building also has a green energy feature as solar panels are installed on the rooftops. The purpose of this Multimedia Research Block is to boost research-based activities among post-graduate and doctorate students.
In a similar vein, the valedictory ceremony of the skill development Training programme in Fashion Designing of the DAY-NULM project under the Skill India Mission was also organized in the college. The project is initiated by the Government of India to reduce the poverty and vulnerability of urban poor households. The college received a grant of Rs 22.5 lakhs from the Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh. After the completion of the successful training programme organized within the laboratories of the college under the DAY-NULM project, 69 women beneficiaries were given free motorized sewing machines and kits along with the completion certificate. Furthermore, hand-made products by DAY-NULM beneficiaries like tie and die dupattas, block-printed tablemats and runners, traditionally embroidered cushion covers, applique patchwork, and mats were displayed as part of the exhibition during the event.
Mr. Jain appreciated the efforts of the institution for the successful completion of the project and encouraged the beneficiaries to utilize these skills for the betterment of their lives. The Principal of the college, Prof. Sudha Katyal, applauded the efforts of the faculty members for reaching out to the urban poor and working tirelessly for their upliftment. She also urged everyone to adopt the vision as well as the mission of Skill India to generate an empowered workforce for the development of the nation.
Environment Society ‘Harita’ of the college celebrated ‘World Earth Day’ on the theme “Invest in Our Planet”. The event started with pledge taking ceremony by the faculty and students of the college. Mrs. Ranjana Sharma, Convenor of Environment Society ‘Harita’ made students aware regarding different types of e-waste and informed the faculty & students about the facility of e-waste collection inside the college campus so that it can be recycled. Students were further urged to protect our planet by using eco-friendly products and also inculcate the habit of reduce, reuse and recycle to keep the earth clean and green. Principal of the college, Prof. Sudha Katyal emphasised on the importance of segregation of waste (dry waste and wet waste) in day to day life and how it helps to make our surroundings clean in professional as well as personal spaces.
Shikha of B.Sc. Home Science First Year (Roll No. 47)bagged first prize in face painting competition organized by the Department of Computer Applications, Post- Graduate Governemnt College, Sector-46, Chandigarh.
Students of Home Science College enthusiastically participated in the youth festival ‘Pragaas” organized by Shri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab. Students from all over Punjab and the adjoining states wholeheartedly participated in the multifarious events.
Avantika Sood and Daisy Kalan, first-year students of B.Sc. Home Science, showcased their creativity and clinched the third position in the Flower Decoration competition.
The Principal of the College, Prof. Sudha Katyal, congratulated the students and further encouraged them to perform at par excellence in the forthcoming co-curricular activities.
Students of Home Science College enthusiastically participated in the youth festival ‘Pragaas” organized by Shri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab. Students from all over Punjab and the adjoining states wholeheartedly participated in the multifarious events.
Avantika Sood and Daisy Kalan, first-year students of B.Sc. Home Science, showcased their creativity and clinched the third position in the Flower Decoration competition.
The Principal of the College, Prof. Sudha Katyal, congratulated the students and further encouraged them to perform at par excellence in the forthcoming co-curricular activities.
More than 40 students participated in a two-day Environment Fest “Green Defenders” organized by the Department of Laws, Panjab University in collaboration with the Punjab Pollution Control Board on April 08-09, 2022. The purpose of the event was to educate students about the hazardous effects of waste produced by human beings all over the world.
A plethora of activities were organized such as Climate MUN, Declamation, Quiz, Parliamentary Debate, Poster Making, Terrarium and Rangoli Making etc. Our students enthusiastically participated in many activities and brought laurels to our college. Antra, a student of B.Sc. got the award of high recommendation in Climate MUN. The Nukkad Natak teams performed exceptionally and clinched first and third positions respectively. Mallika Malik, a student from B.Sc. Home Science got the second position in the terrarium competition. Nirmal Kaur, a student from M.Sc.was awarded the consolation prize in the Slogan Writing competition.
The Principal of the college, Prof. Sudha Katyal, applauded the efforts of the students and encouraged them to achieve new milestones in both academic and co-curricular activities.
More than 40 students participated in a two-day Environment Fest “Green Defenders” organized by the Department of Laws, Panjab University in collaboration with the Punjab Pollution Control Board. The purpose of the event was to educate students about the hazardous effects of waste produced by human beings all over the world.
A plethora of activities were organized such as Climate MUN, Declamation, Quiz, Parliamentary Debate, Poster Making, Terrarium and Rangoli Making etc. Our students enthusiastically participated in many activities and brought laurels to our college. Antra, a student of B.Sc. got the award of high recommendation in Climate MUN. The Nukkad Natak teams performed exceptionally and clinched first and third positions respectively. Mallika Malik, a student from B.Sc. Home Science got the second position in the terrarium competition. Nirmal Kaur, a student from M.Sc. was awarded the consolation prize in the Slogan Writing competition.
The Principal of the college, Prof. Sudha Katyal, applauded the efforts of the students and encouraged them to achieve new milestones in both academic and co-curricular activities.
The students of the college participated in various competitions organized by Mehr Chand Mahajan DAV College for Women, Chandigarh on April 09, 2022. The event was sponsored by Pollution Control Committee. Ritika Bijalwan from B.Sc Fashion Designing, Semester-VI (Roll No -825) secured first prize in Eco Walk, Rashmita Subba, M.Sc Foods and Nutrition (Roll No- 611/20) got consolation prize in Poster Making Competition , Sana Parveen, B.Sc Fashion Designing, Semester-VI (Roll No -811), got consolation prize in Best Out Of Waste.
Principal of the college, Prof. Sudha Katyal congratulated the students and emphasized that we all should contribute towards environmental sustainability.
Under the able guidance of our worthy Principal Ma’am, Prof. Sudha Katyal, Government Home Science College has received once again recognition as the Sustainable Campus. The institution has done the best work for making campus sustainable in areas of Sanitation, Hygiene, Waste Management, Water Management, Energy Management and Greenery Management from Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural Education, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India.
Government Home Science College in collaboration with Aahar Kranti (Nivedita Charitable Trust) organised a cookery competition on the campus today to promote the use of millets. An online slogan writing competition on the same theme was also organised.
More than 50 undergraduate and post-graduate students participated in the competition. Exotic and innovative recipes such as ragi millets pizza, bajra discs, ragi pancakes, harre bharra fritters were prepared. Larfgeet was awarded first prize for her innovative Raagi- fitters. Prabhjot, Anupreet and Pranamika were awarded the second prize for their delicious Pan-Cake Raagi chocolate, Nachni Ladoo and chulai ladoo respectively. The third prize was given to Rashmita and Garima for their nutritious Millet Samosa and Coconut Ragi Pudding. Consolation prizes were also given to boost the enthusiasm of the participants.
Dr. Virender Garg, MD (Radiology), OSD to President, PGIMER, Chandigarh was the chief guest of the event. Dr. Garg is also the Chief Patron of Aahar Kranti project, with a mission to promote the use of wonder grains- millets.
The principal of the college, Prof. Sudha Katyal, was also one of the judges for the event. She congratulated the students for coming up with innovative and nutritious recipes using the grains of tomorrow- millets.
Government Home Science College organised a webinar on Millets- the wonder grains and a live demo for the preparation of thepla using sorghum. The resource person for the webinar was Dr. Vishakha Singh, Associate Professor, College of Community and Applied Sciences, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur, Rajasthan. She highlighted the importance of millets and their clinical significance in the diet. She also significantly foregrounded how millets help in boosting our immune system and fight diseases by increasing the nutritional component in our bodies.
The students as well as faculty members enthusiastically participated in the webinar and raised pertinent questions pertaining to the usage of millets in our dietary habits. Moreover, around 40 students of Undergraduate and Diploma classes from Chandigarh Institute of Hotel Management, Sector-42 also attended the webinar. The resource person cited multiple examples from our daily eating habits to answer the queries of the various stakeholders.
The principal of the college, Prof. Sudha Katyal, encouraged the participants of the webinar to inculcate millets in their diets to avail their nutritional benefits.
Students and staff of the Department of HDFR, Government Home Science College conducted an outreach activity for children at Khuda jassu. The easels and colouring material were provided to the children which allowed them to showcase their creativity. The children of the area thoroughly enjoyed the activity and looked forward to have the students over again.
The students also visited the head office of NGO- Open Eyes foundation where they were appraised of the working of the NGO. They were also informed about the collaborative activities and internships wherein they couldinnvolve themselves in the multifarious activities of the foundation. Students were highly motivated and eager to work closely with the foundation.
The Principal of the college, Prof. Sudha Katyal motivated the students to realise their social responsibility and actively participate in such outreach activities.
In continuation with the celebrations of Poshan Pakhwada, Government Home Science College in collaboration with Aahar Kranti (Nivedita Charitable Trust) organised a one-day health camp and talk within the premises of the college.
The health check-up was conducted by Dr. Saima fromOral Rehabilitation Center, Sector 34 and Dr. Pragya, Gynaecologist from Cloud Nine hospital. Students, faculty members and non-teaching staff of the college were largely benefitted from the camp. A health talk was also given by Dr. Pragya on the anaemia and gynaecological concerns of young girls. After her engrossing lecture, she clarified the doubts as well as misconceptions of the students and busted the prevailing myths on the problems related to gynaecology.
The principal of the college, Prof. Sudha Katyal encouraged the students to avail benefits from such camps to ensure not just reproductive health but also good dental hygiene.
Government Home Science College organised an online session on ‘Wrong Side of the Road’ in collaboration with CSRBOX.
Wrong Side of the Road is a flagship program under CSRBOX which essentially serves as a solution to the increasing road accidents which are caused due to rash driving, drunken driving and over speeding. The session proved successful in helping spread the message of safe driving and was attended by more than 100 students of the college.
Principal of the college, Prof. Sudha Katyal, emphasised about the importance of road safety and highlighted on the fact that road safety measures must be taken seriously to save lives, prevent accidents and injuries and keep our society functioning in the most optimal way.
In sync with the ongoing Poshan Pakhwada celebrations and 2023 being the International Year of Millets, Home Science College in collaboration with Aahar Kranti (Nivedita Charitable Trust) organised a live demonstration and talk on the health benefits of millets and efforts to include them in the daily diets of the masses at large.
The demonstration was conducted for the students of the college wherein they were appraised of the nutritional content and simple ways in which millets can be supplemented and included in our daily diet. The live demonstration included the preparation of idli and upma using sorghum and ragi.
The principal of the college, Prof. Sudha Katyal emphasized the need to include these wonder grains as part and parcel of our everyday eating habits.
It is indeed a moment of great pride and honour that the Principal of the college, Prof. Sudha Katyal, was felicitated by the Honourable Governor of Punjab and U.T. Administrator Sh. Banwari Lal Purohit on 29.03.22 for her significant contribution in disseminating as well as implementing the motto of Aaha Kranti among the various stakeholders. She has been working relentlessly towards providing technical and logistical support for the Aahar Kranti project with a mission of promoting the use of millets through videos, pamphlets, interactive sessions, rallies and many other related activities. The rationale was to reach out to the masses and apprise them about the nutritional benefits of adopting a healthy lifestyle in their day to day life.
Poshan Pakhwada is observed every year in the month of March as per the directives of the Government of India. As part of the ongoing celebrations, the Government Home Science College organised a rally and poster making competition in sync with the theme of good nutrition and healthy eating.
Students of undergraduate and postgraduate classes along with the NCC cadets and NSS volunteers participated in the event. The rally was flagged off from the college campus towards Sector 10. Students carrying posters on healthy eating chanted slogans and disseminated information regarding the inclusion of healthy diets in their everyday life.
The poster making competition had more than 50 entries wherein the girls exhibited their creativity through art.
The principal of the college, Prof. Sudha Katyal congratulated the students for their efforts to spread awareness related to the overall benefits of adopting a healthy lifestyle among the masses.
Digital resources are becoming an integral part of academics in the 21st century. The rising popularity of digitised archives, web-based content and electronic media has metamorphized the very process of learning and changed our perception about the utilization of digital resources in various libraries.
Keeping in mind the shifting parameters of learning resources as well as the penetration of technology in our day to day life, a talk on “Sources and Resources in Digital Age” was organized within the premises of the college. Dr Preeti Sharda, presently working as Library Incharge at Post-Graduate Government College for Girls-42, was the resource person for the day. She espoused on different sources students and research scholars can utilize to read and access books, journals, research papers and a wide database of academic data. She appraised the children about inflibnet, N-list, National digital library and various other portals like Shodhganga and google scholar to aid them in their research work.
The Principal of the College, Prof. Sudha Katyal, applauded the efforts of the organizers and motivated the students to utilize the available digital resources in the various libraries across the nation.
In a weeklong campus placement drive beginning from 24 March,2022 in Home Science College, the students got lucrative offer of placement and internship in reputed organizations. Stuti, a student of M.Sc. Final year has been placed in Byjus, global ed-tech company, at the package of 4 lacs per annum approximately. Shivali Kapoor, student of Post graduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics has been selected in Nestle, global food beverage company, at a package of 3.5 lacs per annum approximately. Fitelo, diet company has shortlisted more than six candidates for final round of interview. Most of the students of Foods and nutrition get 100 percent internship opportunity in reputed hospitals across tricity. Dr. Shabana ,Placement incharge, informed that this weeklong offline placement drive is organised specific to different streams - Foods and Nutrition, Clothing and Textiles, Human Development and Family relations and Interior Design and Resource management. This will ensure all students to get an opportunity to explore industry demand in their respective domains and work efficiently. Principal Prof. Sudha Katyal congratulated the seleted candidates. She encouraged the students to participate in this placement drive with full zeal and motivation.
