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| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT |
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| The college envisages various activities for the promotion of Research & Development in the college. The various activities held in the college are: |
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| Rain Water Harvesting |
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| An interactive discussion cum lecture was organised for the faculty members of the college on June 13, 2008 by Col. R.S. Parmar, I/C, CII, J&K in coordination with Coca Cola Industries on 'Rain Water Harvesting'. The students and staff lauded the efforts of the Principal for his far-sighted vision towards all pervading environment concerns. |
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| Global Warming and Climate Change |
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| An interactive lecture / discussion was organised by the department of Geography on the alarming effects of 'Global Warming and Climate Change' on October 15, 2008 for the students and faculty. Prof. Sunil Kute the key resource person from Pune University deliberated that global warming is not only the most threatening environmental problem but one of the greatest challenges facing all humanity. He exhorted upon the young minds to spread awareness in using energy more efficiently; thereby supporting renewable, clean energy sources and new green technologies like hydrogen fuel cells, wind and solar power. Prof. Baloria, while addressing the students also discussed the measures to check global warming as it is threat to our health, economy, resources and children's future. |
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| Formation of J&K State and its Accession with Indian Union |
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| A seminar was organised on "Formation of J&K State and its accession with Indian Union" in collaboration with Universal Foundation, a social organization on October 31, 2008. Maj Brahm Singh was the Guest of Honour. Mr. Dineshwar Singh Jamwal, founder President of the organization and the main speaker on the subject, highlighted the role of Maharaja Hari Singh of J&K State in signing instrument of accession with the Indian Union. Principal of the college, Prof. M.S. Baloria also expressed his views on the said topic. The seminar was followed by an interactive discussion in which the students expressed their views and had a healthy question / answer session with the resource person. |
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| Smoke free environment - No Tobacco Day |
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| No Tobacco Day was observed in the college on May31, 2008 in collaboration with Directorate of Environmental & Remote Sensing, J&K. An Intercollege Symposia, Essay Writing and On Spot Painting competitions were organised to spread awareness on the adversaries of tobaccouse. Former Hon'ble Minister for Higher Education, G.S. Charak, was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Principal, Prof. Baloria in his welcome address exhorted that the day draws global attention, to the widespread prevalence of tobacco use and to its negative health effects and stressed that tobacco was the second major cause of death in the world. "The best way to stop smoking is to just stop - no ifs, ands or buts." - Edith Zittler |
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| No Vehicle Day |
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| Sequel to the thought - provoking deliberation by eminent Geologist Prof. Sunil Kute of Pune University on the threats and remedies concerning global warming, the college observed 'No Vehicle Day' on October 23, 2008, where faculty and the students made use of public transport, instead of private vehicles. The initiative taken by the Principal received appreciation as it was a mass awareness campaign to support causes that protect our health, air and environment. Prof. Baloria reiterated that the efficacious use of natural resources could save this unique blue planet for future generations. "Come take just a little of my heart's solicitude And build, under the heavens, an everlasting paradise." - Iqbal |
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| Awareness rally "Say No to Crackers" |
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| Sequence to the series of events with regard to Global Warming, an Inter-college awareness rally was organised "Say No to Crackers". The rally was flagged off by Director Colleges, Dr. N.D. Wani. Students of various city colleges along with their Principals and teaching staff participated in their awareness campaign. A pledge "the nation that destroys its soil destroys itself" reiterating not to use crackers was taken by the students. |
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| The rally started from the campus and culminated at Gole Market, Gandhi Nagar where a team from the Red Cross Society and Pollution Control Board addressed the students on the ill effects of crackers and appreciated the efforts of the students in making the campaign a success. |
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| The Principal of the college, Prof. M.S. Baloria in his address encouraged the children to celebrate Diwali with great traditional fervour and to avoid the use of crackers that pollutes our environment. He also acknowledged the efforts of College Principals, the Red Cross Socirty and Pollution Control Board for their participation in the Rally. "No smokes and fumes and a smoggy sky stay away from fire crackers and the noise. Let's celebrate Diwali with fun and poise." |
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