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House to House Garbage Collection to be Made Mandatory

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House to House Garbage Collection to be Made Mandatory

Every household and commercial unit will have to pay a fixed charge every month whether or not they choose to give garbage to the collector

This was my first ever opportunity to witness a live discussion in the General House meeting of the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh (MCC). Monday’s meeting was a special one convened to share with the House the outcome of three study tours conducted by the councillors and senior officials of the best practices of the municipal corporations of Pune, Mumbai and Vishakhapatnam. I must say I came out impressed. Unlike the general public perception that such tours are mere junkets in which the member of the delegations just enjoy themselves at the expense of tax-payers’ money, the detailed presentations made by officials were worth applauding.

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Even opposition Congress councillor in the near all BJP House, Mr. Devinder Singh Babla was highly appreciative of the best practices of these corporations gathered during the study tours. “I have been part of and privy to several such study tours ever since the inception of the municipal corporation in 1996, but I have no hesitation in admitting that these were more to do with availing five-star hospitality. But this time the officials and councillors appear to have done a thorough job in  the interests of the municipal corporation.” His appreciation, expectedly, received a round of applause.

The councillors cutting across party lines were all eyes and ears as the presentations unfolded. Former Mayor Mr. Arun Sood, who was part of the study tour to Pune, was most indulgent with his observations and suggestions, as councillors were seen intervening to put across their positive views during the course of the presentations.

Listing out the several takeaways from the study tours, which the MCC is now readying to replicate in Chandigarh, Commissioner of the corporation, Mr. B Purushartha said under the next stage of   nationwide Swachh Bharat campaign beginning from June 5 the entire municipal limits will be covered by an awareness drive on house to house collection of garbage. It is proposed to make house to house garbage collection mandatory for all residents, and charges for various categories of domestic and commercial units are expected to be finalised in the next House meeting. The awareness campaign will continue till October, he added.

He said every household and commercial unit will be required to collect its dry and wet waste in two separate containers of blue and green colour. The garbage collectors on their part will also take the segregated waste in separate containers. A separate vermi composting plant is also being planned at the dumping ground site for this purpose, he added.

The commissioner said software was being developed for the estate office for the purpose of single window clearance for building plans which can be submitted online for the convenience of residents. The same will be replicated by the municipal corporation for villages falling in its jurisdiction, he said, adding that all NOCs will automatically be taken care of in the single window system and applicants need not run around to get these NOCs.

Admitting that as of now not a single of the 30 odd services offered by the corporation were fully available online, he said as a first step 8 modules had been identified in which most essential services, including booking of community centres, etc, will be made available online. Work on this is being taken up in right earnest, he said.

Mr Purushartha while pointing out that all the sewer and water pipelines in the city had become worn out and urgently needed replacement, said Chandigarh needed funds to the tune of Rs 2,000 crore during the next two years to be able to provide top class facilities to the residents. Some of these projects can be executed by the company created under the Smart City project, but it will also seek tough reforms in return to generate more revenues, he said.

Giving the example of corporations like Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai and Vishakhapatnam which had huge budgets at their command, he cautioned the House against complacency in taking hard decisions to raise more resources. Several councillors demanded that Punjab Governor and UT Chandigarh Administrator V.P. Singh Badnore be approached to ensure that the municipal corporation received its rightful share in all taxes under the Municipal Act.

Mr Sood wanted the quality of services and interface of the corporation officials with the public to come up to the expectation of the people, only then additional burden of taxation on them will be justified. He also sought a step by step approach to raising resources, so that the additional burden on the people was bearable.

‘Miracle Mom’ Walks the Ramp

Sanjeev Kochhar
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‘Miracle Mom’ Walks the Ramp
An inspiration for the world, 101-year-old athlete Man Kaur took to the ramp this Mother’s Day in the city.
She’s made headlines all over the world and now Chandigarh-based Man Kaur proved once again that age is never a barrier. Dressed formally, with the blazer proudly declaring her participation at the recently held World Masters Games in Auckland where she won the gold in 100 metre sprint in the 100 years plus category and also set the world record, Kaur took to the ramp on Sunday afternoon.
To mark ‘Mothers Day’, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mohali had organised an infotainment event with the aim of celebrating motherhood at JW Marriott hotel today. While health awareness talks, a talent show, interactive sessions were part of the special event, the ramp walk was the highlight with Kaur taking centre stage.
Accompanying the centenarian were mothers-to-be and mothers of kids below the age of two years from the tricity. The star of show and chief guest, Man Kaur is now being fondly called ‘Miracle Mom from Chandigarh’ for her will power and indomitable spirit. Her win at the World Masters Games in Auckland recently was her 17th gold medal in her remarkable late-blooming athletic career.
Talking about her journey, Man Kaur said she took up athletics only eight years ago at the age of 93. “I had no prior experience before my son suggested I join him in competing in the International Masters Games Circuit,” says Kaur who lists eating healthy and staying active as her winning mantra.
The event also saw Dr Seema Sharma, Associate Director, Gynaecology, Max Hospital, inform the audience that she has launched a social networking group – ‘Blessed  Moms’ – which offer support services to mothers. The group, which has over 300 mothers as members, is a platform for mothers to get the desired support they need during pregnancy and postpartum period.
The group includes gynaecologists, child specialist, lactation experts, nutritionists and physiotherapist and mothers themselves who offer each other 24×7 support to cope up with health and child rearing issues.
Sandeep Dogra, Senior Vice-President and Zonal head of Max Hospitals, Punjab said that Max is committed to the cause of women’s health and safe motherhood and is regularly organizing antenatal workshops for expecting parents.
The Mother’s Day special programme also saw well-known women personalities being felicitated for their achievements. The list included Divya Khera, an entrepreneur and a well-known writer in the television and film industry. Rinku Malik, choreographer and Director, Rhythm Dance Academy and Anju Sharma, winner of Max Mom Contest, both of whom are also young mothers, enthralled the audience with their performances on the occasion.

Not Alls Well with PU

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Not Alls Well with PU

Nothing appears to be going right for the prestigious Panjab University Chandigarh. The last ambers of the raging student protests over the steep fee hike, which was later moderated by the authorities, were yet to die down, when a devastating fire ravaged a major portion of the first floor of the sprawling Administration block on the intervening night of Saturday-Sunday, destroying furniture and records and damaging the building.

It took the PU staff and the fire tenders, which were rushed to the spot, nearly two hours to bring the fire under control, though the fire fighters continued to douse the last flames even after nine hours of the fire being noticed.

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The extent of the damage could be fathomed from the fact that Vice Chancellor of the university Prof Arun Kumar Grover, accompanied by the Registrar and other senior functionaries and faculty members, had to address a hurried called press conference to assure everyone that though an unspecified number of documents and files had been gutted in the fire, all vital data was safe in servers located in another building.
Prof Grover while asserting that there was no cause for suspecting foul  play as of now, assured that a proper inquiry will be ordered immediately into all aspects, including the cause of the fire and the extent of damage. Admitting to certain loopholes in the security systems, he said taking a lesson from the “unfortunate incident” a complete security assessment of the PU campuses would be undertaken.
Reacting to an observation why lessons were always learnt the hard way, and why systems were put in place in the first place, he said systems were in place but “were not adequate”. When pressed further, he retorted that such incidents should not happen, but they do happen, even in the most secure places. He went on to give several examples of fire incidents happening elsewhere despite the best of measures.
He informed that a team of the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) was already inspecting the site to pinpoint details like the source and cause of the fire and the time it started. The structural damage to the building, if any, will also be studied, he said, adding that the services of professionals, if required, will be enlisted to plug the loopholes in the security systems, and the financial crunch of the university will not be allowed to come in the way of such an exercise.
The vice chancellor said the fire was first noticed around 3 a.m. by a security guard, who immediately informed his superiors. Prof Grover said he came to know of the fire around 3:30 a.m. and immediately rushed to the spot.
Giving a clarification, PU Registrar Col. Guljit Singh Chadha (retd.) said the fire hydrant system in the building was very much in place but the smoke-sensors failed to work perhaps because of a power failure. The power supply had been erratic all of Saturday, he said, adding that the staff, which was working during the day, was finally forced to leave around 5:30 p.m. when the power supply, which again went off around 4:30 p.m., was not restored till then.
Claiming that hand-held fire extinguishers were in working order in the building, the Registrar affirmed that the staff was able to contain the fire in the back portion of the floor with the help of the fire hydrant system and hand held fire extinguishers till the fire tenders arrived. Eight fire tenders and a hydraulic ladder were rushed to the scene. It took the fire fighters nearly two hours to control the fire, he said.
The finance officer of the university clarified that the fire engulfed one of the halls housing the accounts department. The damage and destruction of documents, files and furniture was limited to the salary section, examination and payment section, grants & planning section and partly the budget section. The biggest challenge for us is to make these sections operational within the shortest possible time, he added.

When Hunger Strikes at Midnight

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When Hunger Strikes at Midnight

A slew of places in the city now offer food delivery services post midnight with plump menus to choose from

Till a while ago, getting food delivered at your home late at night, actually post 11 pm, was unheard of. A late night could be an outing with friends or arriving home after a super long day at work. If you are in the mood to order in food (think beyond the usual) especially when hunger strikes post midnight, there’s help at hand. A slew of places in the city now offer food delivery services post midnight with plump menus to choose from.

Here are some options:

Food@U

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Photo Courtesy: Food@U

Their tagline claims ‘good food within minutes’. Housed in Industrial Area, Phase 1, Food@U is open from 11 am to 2.30am and delivers across the city. The menu offers a spread of Continental, North Indian, South Indian and Chinese dishes to choose from. But we hear that Paneer Lababdar, Dal Makhni, Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani and Butter Chicken are top favourites. We also liked their unique salad concoctions that come in a jar. The recipes for the salads have been curated by Chef Alka Kansra. The Millionare Brownie Trifle (the desserts are by Made@Home) is worth trying out and will give new meaning to midnight feasting. A meal for two should cost around Rs 700.

Contact: 08288966669

The Night Factory

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A 24-hour food delivery service, The Night Factory has been able to find itself a dedicated fan base that swears by its quality and service. The menu is packed with options traversing through North Indian, Continental, Chinese and an extensive range of pizzas. The signature kathi rolls come highly recommended and come in more than a simple chicken/paneer option. There’s even a honey chilli chicken kathi roll for those who relish Chin-jabi flavours. If you are counting your calories, then the salads also pack in more than one option. There’s barbecue chicken salad and the must-try classic Greek veg salad. With home deliveries as their mainstay, the menu offers variety in appetisers and main course. And if you want to order easy, choose from the multiple combo options. We really liked their ‘early morning’ breakfast menu, available from 4 am to 11am. You can order in toast and eggs with a choice of sausages or aloo paranthas. Breakfast in bed just got a whole lot easier. A meal for two will cost around Rs 800.

Contact: 9988799887

Sundown Chef

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This late night delivery operates from 7pm to 3am. The menu packs in quintessential North Indian and Chinese fare with a selection of pasta, burgers and rolls as well. Paneer seems to be the chef’s favourite ingredient and the ‘Jaipuri Paneer’ and ‘Madrasi Paneer’ are listed as chef’s special on the menu. Of course, there’s Butter Chicken on the menu along with Rara Chicken as well. Knowing well that its midnight food cravings that are being catered to, the ‘Cheeni Parantha’ on the menu made us go awww. The Chinese menu is plump too with a range of starters and main course on offer. A meal for two will cost around Rs 700.

Contact: 8284888333

Mystery Kitchen

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Another player in the late night food delivery section, Mystery Kitchen is open from 5pm to 5am. The menu limits itself to North Indian and Chinese fare with emphasis on rolls and tandoori snacks in particular. The reviews for the quality and service have been mixed – ‘good but not great’. The Dal Makhani and Butter Chicken remain popular here too. A meal for two will cost around Rs 650. Look out for special discounts when you order for them on Zomato.

Contact: 9779844865

A Slice of Assam via Anthology of Stories

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A Slice of Assam via Anthology of Stories

'Echoes from the Valley: Stories by Assamese Women Writers' has been translated and compiled by city-based journalist Parbina Rashid

It’s been a busy month for lovers of literature with back-to-back book launches being held in the city. Friday evening saw Parbina Rashid, a senior journalist in the city, formally launch her latest book, ‘Echoes from the Valley: Stories by Assamese Women Writers’ at The Browser in Sector 8.

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Translated and compiled by Rashid, the anthology, as she informs, reflects upon the socio-cultural scenario of Assam through 11 stories by 11 Assamese writers. “The stories span seven decades and come from three generations of authors,” remarked Parbina at launch.

The book was formally unveiled by well-known thespian, Padma Shri Neelam Man Singh Chowdhry along with former bureaucrat Robin Gupta at a well-attended ‘conversations with the author’ event.

Parbina, who is an Assamese herself, shifted to Chandigarh many years ago and is married into a PunjabiSikh family. Gupta, the moderator for the evening, quizzed Parbina whether she chose to write this book as she was feeling homesick? “It was indeed an endeavour to connect to my roots. While I studied Assamese till Class XII, I lost touch but began reading again some years back. This simple step opened a treasure trove of Assamese literature and I wanted to share their stories with a larger audience and that’s how this book came about,” she said.

Keeping the central theme as ‘woman and her struggles’, the 11 stories look at how women have developed their consciousness about themselves as individuals. “I read hundreds of stories to choose these 11. I was looking for a common thread that could string it together and I found that with these stories,” said Parbina who has selected the stories and clubbed them under three subheads – ‘Mute Yesterday’, ‘Transitional Today’ and ‘Abstract Tomorrow’.

The writers’ list boasts of some of the most powerful and finest writers of Assam – Sneha Devi, Indira Goswami, Nirupama Borgohain, Rita Chowdhury, Anuradha Sharma Pujari, Manikuntala Bhattacharya, Moushumi Kandali, Gitali Borah, to list a few.

“Much about the Northeast is unknown in the rest of India. I wanted to share a slice of the rich volume of work especially by women writers in Assam. These short stories will give readers an insight into Assamese life and the women in particular,” said Parbina.

Commenting on the book, Neelam Man Singh Chowdhry remarked that she was impressed with how the essence of the story and the ‘smell’ and ‘syntax’ of Assam had not been lost in translation. “I really liked how Parbina has woven them together and these stories talk of spaces that belong to women and are well layered and nuanced,” said Chowdhry.

The book published by Media House is priced at Rs 250.

No Voice for Soul™ of Chandigarh

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No Voice for Soul™ of Chandigarh

Senior representatives from nodal agencies of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Uttarakhand looking after wetlands were in attendance to present their case before senior officials from MoEF&CC, including Advisor to the Ministry Mr Brijesh Sikka and its Director Dr A. Duraisamy. The expected presentations from Chandigarh and Delhi did not come about despite it being a prestigious platform. The inexplicable absence of Chandigarh was all the more glaring since the workshop was happening in the city.

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Himachal Pradesh Council for Science and Technology presented innovative ways it had employed to conserve the three wetlands in the state identified as of “international importance” under the Ramsar Convention – Pong Dam Lake, Chandratal and Renuka – and national wetlands Rewalsar and Khajiar lakes.

Three different representatives from Punjab showcased the conservation work being done at the Harike, Ranjit Sagar and Keshopur (Gurdaspur) wetlands which had resulted in migratory and other birds flocking to these sites.

A senior officer from Haryana talked about the famous wetlands of the state like Sultanpur and Bhindawas, which were also major tourist attractions. The presentations by Jammu and Kashmir and Uttarakhand were pretty much skeletal.

Mr Brijesh Sikka told lifeinchandigarh.com on the sidelines of the workshop that a lot of serious efforts were being made to bring conservation of wetlands on top of the agenda in the country. But since land and water were both in the state list the onus was more on the states to take initiatives.  The central government will not be found wanting in providing all support to the states, including funding, he assured.

Ten states had already created independent Wetland management authorities while other states were continuing with nodal agencies appointed to oversee this work, he said.

Among others who graced the occasion were Mr. Arunjit Singh Miglani, Punjab Science, Technology and Environment Secretary, Dr. Jatinder Kaur Arora, Executive Director, PSCST, and Dr. Ritesh Kumar, Conservation Programme Manager, Wetlands International South Asia.

Importance of wetlands

Wetlands are land areas that are saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, such that they take on the characteristics of a distinct ecosystem and play a number of roles in the environment, principally water purification, ground water recharge, habitat for wildlife, flood control, carbon sink, etc.

Get Set for Chandigarh Theatre Festival 2017

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Get Set for Chandigarh Theatre Festival 2017

Three day festival to see the likes of acclaimed thespians Shekhar Sen, Himani Shivpuri, Liliput and Dharamvir Bharti on stage

Summer evenings can be lean and boring. To perk things up and also give residents a chance to view leading thespians on stage, the Chandigarh Theatre Festival is back with a new edition. Organised by Department of Cultural Affairs, Chandigarh Administration and Tagore Theatre Society, the three day festival begins from May 26 at the Tagore theatre.

Here is the schedule

May 26 – Tota Maina Ki Kahani

About the play – Gaurav (Gaurav Sharma) and Kajal (Kajal Vashista) fell in love at first sight and marry, but it didn't take much time to turn them into Tom – 'Tota' and Jerry – 'Maina'. Champak Chacha (Liliput) is their neighbour and a father figure to Kajal and Gaurav. He is sweet, jovial and full of life. At times, he is troublesome for Gaurav because he knows about their marital problems. The play also stars Himani Shivpuri.

May 27 – Anjam-e-Gulistan Kya Hoga?

About the play – This Hindi play presents the current corrupt system. It shows the pain of common man and how high command officers exploit his rights. Governing bodies like people's representatives, government officials and mediators and bureaucrats have been named or called as owls by the writer in this corrupt system. Stars a large cast including actor Dharmveer Bharti.

May 28 – Tulsi

About the play – Starring acclaimed theatre actor and director Shekhar Sen, 'Goswami Tulsidas' is a mono act musical play written, composed, acted and directed by Shekhar Sen. The play depicts the entire life sketch of the saint poet Goswami Tulsidas of the medieval period. The pious soul of Goswami Tulsidas comes on the earth for a day and he tells his own story. It's interesting to know how an orphan beggar boy becomes the greatest poet of India.

What: Chandigarh Theatre Festival 2017

When: May 26 to 28

Where: Tagore Theatre, Sector 18, Chandigarh

Time: 6.30 pm

Entry: Rs 200/300. Tickets are available on www.tagoretheatrechd.org

Bharatnatyam Performance Leaves Audience Spellbound

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Bharatnatyam Performance Leaves Audience Spellbound

Acclaimed Bharatnatyam exponent Suchitra Mitra performed with her disciples at the 234th Baithak organised by Pracheen Kala Kendra

In continuation with the tradition of a monthly Baithak, Pracheen Kala Kendra organised its 234th Baithak on Thursday evening. Organised at Punjab Kala Bhawan, the Baithak saw Chandigarh’s acclaimed Bharatnatyam exponent Suchitra Mitra perform along with her disciples. The Dr M S Randhawa indoor auditorium reverberated with the melodious beats of ghungroos and compositions. The senior dancer mesmerized the audience with her skillful footwork and graceful abhinaya. The evening started with ‘Ganesh stuti’ by Suchitra and her disciples namely Asha, Saumya, Samera and Surbhi. The Baithak also saw solo performance by Asha and Suchitra with the latter captivating the audience with her expressions in items like Meera Bhajan.

Here are special moments from the performance:

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Have You Checked Out the Museum Festival?

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Have You Checked Out the Museum Festival?

As part of its 49th anniversary celebrations, Government Museum and Art Gallery has rolled out a unique Museum Festival

It's the birthday month of the Government Museum and Art Gallery in Chandigarh. Did you know that the Museum building was designed by Le Corbusier himself and was formally inaugurated on May 6, 1968 under the initiative and active support of Late Dr M S Randhawa, renowned connoisseur and patron of art, and the then Chief Commissioner of Chandigarh.

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One of the premier institutions of India with a very rich collection of Gandharan sculptures, Pahari and Rajasthani miniature paintings, the Government Museum and Art Gallery in Chandigarh is celebrating its 49th anniversary with a unique ‘Museum Festival’.

The festival, which rolled out on May 6 with a fun treasure hunt competition that saw a large number of families and individuals join in, has on offer a plethora of activities that children and adults can participate in. One of the highlights was the two-day Clay Sculpture workshop that saw school students (ages 13 upwards) gets hands-on experience with pottery and clay modelling. Steering this workshop was city-based sculptor Vishal Bhatnagar, also a resource person with the museum. “It’s a good initiative to get children acquainted with art subjects and also to make them aware about the museum and its rich collection,” remarked Bhatnagar as he guided the students in the Children’s Art Gallery section on Thursday morning.

The festival, which is on till May 18, also has an ongoing film-making contest with many school teams participating. “The theme of the contest is ‘The Way I See It’ where participants can choose one or more items from the museum collection and create a story around it. There are prizes up for grabs as well,” informed a museum official. The contest will culminate on May 18.

If you are interested in screen printing, then join in on May 12 to participate in a workshop to be steered by artist Mahesh Prajapati. The three-day workshop will take participants through preparation of a screen, drawing, stencils, image exposure, ink preparation and printing on paper. Timings for this are 11 am to 2 pm.

One can also participate in the ‘Snap-n-share’ contest, on till May 18. All you have to do is click a picture and upload it to Instagram or Facebook with the hastags #MuseumCHD and #MuseumDay. Prizes are on offer for this too.

From May 16 to 18, there’s are Scavenger Trails and Gallery Activities that one can participate in. The contest is open for families too.

What: Museum Festival

When: On till May 18

Where: Government Museum and Art Gallery, Sector 10, Chandigarh

Entry: Free; Register between 10 am to 5 pm at the museum. Or call at 9876209496 or 8146080727

Time To Take Care of Your Ailing PU Mother™

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Time To Take Care of Your Ailing PU Mother™

Panjab University Chandigarh, which has produced Nobel laureates, President of India and Prime Ministers, has fallen on bad days and needs your moral and financial support.

I have millions on millions of children settled across the globe. In my hey days, hundreds of them distinguished themselves in various fields – politicians, judicial officers, administrators, businessmen, educators, professionals, scientists, artists, writers, poets, dramatists and the likes. But now, having crossed the age of 130 years, I have become frail and helpless, and need your support to sustain myself.

PU Vice Chancellor Arun Kumar Grover announcing rollback of steep fee hike
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Panjab University Chandigarh, incepted in pre-partition days in Lahore (now in Pakistan) in 1883, prides itself in being the alma mater to the likes of Nobel laureates Dr Hargobind Khurana and Dr Abdus Salam, president of India Dr Shankar Dayal Sharma, prime ministers Dr. Manmohan Singh and Inder Kumar Gujral, astronaut Kalpana Chawla, historian Romila Thapar, first woman IPS officer Kiran Bedi, scientist Prof. Yash Pal, art historian Prof B. N. Goswamy, industrialist Bhai Mohan Singh, and many more. But having slid into a financial mess over the years, it is now having to look up to its ‘children’ for survival.

PU officials offering juice to protesting students on chain hunger strike
The university’s bid to substantially hike fees to various courses in a last ditch effort to bail itself out of the financial squeeze, imposed on it by the Union Ministry of Human Resources Development and the University Grants Commission (UGC), having been stonewalled by the students with the support of senators, now it doesn’t have enough funds to pay its staff their monthly salary. Faced with this scenario, not for the first time, PU is looking to its alumni for help in building a reserve fund to overcome such exigencies in the future.

With millions of alumni within the country and abroad being pained at the “unimaginable” developments in their revered alma mater, raising a reasonable corpus for the reserve fund wouldn’t be too difficult. Just imagine, even if a lakh (0.1 million) from among the sea of alumni pledge a one-time donation of Rs 5,000 each, a fund of Rs 50 crore (500 million) can be raised.

Agitating students celebrating their “victory”
But for this the university authorities and the PU Alumni Association will have to raise the bar of their active engagement with the worldwide alumni. So far the association has restricted itself to engaging itself with its existing members, that too on special occasions. It’s now time to proactively reach out to each and every alumni in every nook and corner of the country and abroad, not only for seeking financial help, but also to elicit their indulgence in suggesting how best to prepare the university to face the challenges of the future.

Agitating students celebrating their “victory”
We are talking of digitalised India, but the university with scores of digital experts at its command, needs to realise the full potential of the digital tools for this outreach. At the same time, the university needs to convince the alumni of its intent to ensure greater transparency in its functioning and accountability towards all stake holders.

We, as alumni, can also take the initiative and offer our help and respective expertise to the university in this networking exercise.

Appealing to the Panjab University authorities to announce a roadmap for alumni donations without further ado….Do a quick diligence, and put out details of University bank accounts, including IFS code, etc for quick and safe transfer of donations to it with details of donors.

I’m pledging my Rs 5,000…how about you !

For any queries, pl contact Dean, Alumni Relations, PU email : darpu@pu.ac.in

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