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Privatisation of education sparks debate
Ludhiana, May 2 It is learnt that there was no move on part of the government to privatise the education as such. The issue itself was being misrepresented. A senior official in the government said the government was clear that there could not be privatisation of the education at any cost in the state and it was bound to provide free education to children at least till primary level. The government, he said, had only mooted the idea of seeking the cooperation of leading industrial houses and the managements of some of the private institutions in managing some schools in the rural areas. “There is a marked difference between privatisation and the support of private institution”, the official tried to clarify while adding that the government only sought the support of the private industrial houses, who owe a responsibility towards the people and they have also been coming forward in this noble mission. However, the opposition parties like the Shiromani Akali Dal and its alliance partner the Bharatiya Janata Party, besides the Bahujan Samaj Party have made it an issue and have sought a clarification from the government. The BSP led by its state president, Mr A.S. Karimpuri, staged a demonstration against the reported move. SAD general secretary Mahesh Inder Singh Grewal is also critical of the government move. He apprehended that although the idea behind the move might be noble and genuine, but who knows that the people who were being solicited for support would turn it into a profit-making business. He said private education was turning out to be a profit making industry in the state. He said under these circumstances everybody had the genuine apprehension that the private participation as claimed by the government would not ultimately turn out to be the simple privatisation of the education. Senior BJP leader and former Rajya Sabha member Lala Lajpat Rai alleged that by seeking “private participation” in education, the government was trying to shirk off from its responsibility of providing free education to all children. He said, “the private participation is simply a euphemism adopted by the government for privatising the education. It is a long term move”. On the other hand, the Parliamentary Secretary, Mr Surinder Dawer, alleged that the BJP, BSP and Akali leaders were trying to politicise the issue when there was “no issue at all”. He said the Chief Minister had already clarified that it was not the total privatisation but only the private participation aimed at improving the educational institutions set up in the state. He regretted that the opposition parties had launched a vilification campaign against the government for partisan reasons.
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PCCTU elections on May 15
Doraha, May 2 A total of 450 delegates shall participate in the voting and they have been instructed to bring along their identity cards. Equal number of nominations have arrived for the post of office bearers from both the groups i.e. Hundal -Tiwari group and Jagwant-Brar group. While Prof R.S. Brar of SBAS College, Sandaur, is contesting the election for the post of president from the Jagwant-Brar group, Prof Aminder Pal Singh of G.N. College, Budhladha is contesting for the same from the side of Hundal-Tiwari group. Similarly, for the post of vice-president, Prof H.S. Walia of DAV College, Amritsar, is fighting from the Jagwant-Brar side while, Dr J.S. Bal of Khalsa college, Amritsar, from Hundal-Tiwari group. For the post of general secretary, Dr Jagwant Singh of GGDSD College, Chandigarh, and Dr V.K. Tiwari of DAV College, Jalandhar, are contesting from their own specific sides. Dr Parminder Singh of Arya College, Ludhiana, and Dr Labh Singh Kheera of SGGS College, Chandigarh, are contesting for the post of area secretary PU, from Jagwant-Brar group and Hundal-Tiwari group, respectively. Similarly, for the post of area secretary, Punjabi University, Prof P.K. Sharma of GGS College, Sanghera, and Dr Surjit Singh of SKRMC of PED, B. Majra are contesting from the side of Jagwant-Brar and Hundal-Tiwari, respectively. Prof V.K. Sareen of DAV college, Jalandhar is contesting the election for the post of area secretary of GNDU from Jagwant-Brar side, whereas Prof J.S Dadwal of SMD RSD College, PKT from the Hundal-Tiwari group. For the post of finance secretary, Prof J.R. Prashar of RSD College, Ferozepur and Prof Jagtar Singh Sandhu of DM College of Education, Moga, are contesting from Jagwant-Brar and Hundal-Tiwari groups, respectively. A total of 20 nominations for the election to the post of executive committee member have been received, out of which eight candidates are from Jagwant-Brar group whereas 12 from Hundal-Tiwari group. Those who are contesting for the post from Jagwant-Brar side include Prof Kuldip Singh of GNN College, Doraha, Prof Kuldeep Singh Parhar from GN College, Darolikalan, Prof Baldeep Singh from Malwa College, Samrala, Prof A.K. Dhir from BBKDAV College (W) Amritsar, Prof Rajwinderjit Singh from Bir Baba B. College, Abohar, and Dr Sham Singh from Khalsa College, Gardhiwala. The candidates of Hundal-Tiwari group are Dr Manjit Singh Komal, GGN Khalsa College, Ludhiana, Prof Kuldeep Kumar Batta, GN College, Narangwal, Prof Surjit Singh Judge, DAV College, Nakodar, Prof Jagdev Singh Sohi, GTBC, Bhawanigarh, Prof Balvir Singh Modi College, Patiala, Prof Bhushan Sharma, Hindu College, Amritsar, Dr Kulwant Singh Sandhu, Lyallpur Khalsa College, Jalandhar, Prof Jarnail Singh, DAV College Hoshiarpur, Prof Gurmit Singh, SPN College, Mukerian, Prof Lakhasingh, Khalsa College, Sarhali, Prof Narinder Sharma, DAV College, Malout and Prof Kulwant Singh Randhawa, SN College, Quadian. The election at the district-level here, however, has been won by the Jagwant-Brar group as Prof Khushwinder Singh of GNG Khalsa college of Education, a candidate of this group, won the election for the post of district president whereas Prof Rohit Kumar of this very group, has been elected unopposed to the post of general secretary of Ludhiana district of PCCTU.
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School which follows spiritualism to attain glory
Sanatan Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School, Deep Nagar, Civil Lines, is affiliated with the Punjab School Education Board, Mohali. The foundation stone of this school was laid in 1972 and the school began functioning under the presidentship of late Mr P.C. Gupta whose aim was that the school should occupy an elevated and exalted position on the educational horizon of Ludhiana. The school from a very modest beginning has now emerged as a prestigious school with classes from pre-Nursery to Class XII.
It is a co-educational school with both Hindi and English as medium of instruction. The school occupies 2 acres of land with a double storey building, skating rink, computer laboratory, music room, art and craft room, library science Lab, playway room and an auditorium. The teaching staff has adopted innovative teaching techniques under the expert guidance of the President, Mr Rajesh Kashyap and Manager C.L. Sachdeva. The primary wing is being provided special care under the guidance of Miss Balwinder (in charge of primary section) for Nursery and Kindergarten. There is no formal learning for pre-Nursery. Yoga classes and outdoor games are held to improve the physical fitness of students and to increase their mental concentration. Practice of meditation is done every Saturday which helps the students to make their mind creative, peaceful, free of stress, strain and depression. It also helps them to enter the spiritual world to know thy true self and true aim of life. It cultivates qualities of selfless service, universal brotherhood and truthful living. The school imbibes the qualities of nationalism, service, sacrifice, secularism and patriotism in students. National and religious festivals are celebrated with fervour to remind the pupils of our culture and tradition. The school provides study material, clothes and financial help to poor, needy and deserving students, especially girls. The teachers give extra guidance to the students who are weak in studies. Free education is given to intelligent students who come in merit.
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The true aim of education is to create ideal citizens who must be intellectually and physically fit. Sanatan Vidya Mandir is like a real gurukul where physical training is imparted through physical exercises, yog asanas and games and intellectual training is given through books and light curriculum by experienced teachers through activity methods by involving students. Similarly, spiritual training is given through spiritual exercise of spirit by studying holy scriptures, chanting of mantras and by celebrating religious festivals.
I have experienced that mere theoretical knowledge is not enough for today’s youth, so spiritualism must be taught practically in a scientific way through meditation. Today’s youth is totally confused and parents are making them over ambitious to stand first in all spheres. Parents have unrealistic expectations from their wards and they force them to choose their career according to their (parents) interests. They put them under pressure and force them to join coaching classes. This is unhealthy as it hinders their natural growth. I always advise the parents to closely watch their ward’s interest and then guide them to choose their career by giving positive advise. So that a child must bloom in a natural way. Students meditate through different breathing techniques and Pranayam. Meditation helps them to remove their negative thoughts and fears. They feel relieved from stress of day to day life. Meditation also helps in increasing concentration, sharpens memory, brings awareness, gives more energy and clarity of thought. It is a inner journey to know thyself. My dream is to convert this school into a gurukul where students should be true Indians, real human beings and their energy should be used for constructive purpose for betterment of society.
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SDP College Principal retires
Ludhiana, May 2 She was a member, Board of Post Graduate Studies in English in P.U. Chandigarh, and was twice nominated vice-chairperson of the P.U. extension library. She was a member of the College Development Council and is life member, American Studies Research Centre, Hyderabad. She was elected member, Academic Council, P.U. Chandigarh, five times, and was a member of the P.U. sports committee. She was founder member, Ludhiana Citizen’s Health Council where she was awarded ‘best member’ award five times. Renowned industrialist, President S.D.P. Sabha, Mr Balraj Kumar Bhasin, along with other members of the management congratulated Principal Verma for her successful tenure.
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Orientation programme
Ludhiana, May 2 The counsellor of school, Mrs Abhineet Sarna and Headmistress, Mrs C.Paul, made the parents aware of the important role they play in the upbringing of their child.
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Lawyers for revamp of chambers’ panel
Ludhiana, May 2 The lawyers also demanded recalling of the tenders okayed for the construction of lawyers chambers, proposed to be constructed in the new judicial complex. In a written representation, the lawyers have put eleven queries to the office-bearers of the District Bar Association, regarding the construction of new chambers for them.
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Asthma awareness
programme at DMCH today
Ludhiana, May 2 The objective behind the programme was to dispel various wrong notions and myths regarding the disease and to spread awareness about the right diagnosis and treatment. Giving this information here today, Dr Jagdeep Whig, vice principal and Head of the chest unit of
DMCH, informed that the hospital would also hold a seminar for ‘asthma management’ for the faculty and medical students, with detailed discussions on different aspects of asthma. There would be an asthma awareness quiz for post graduate medical students during the seminar. According to Dr Whig, the asthma cases were increasing due to various environmental factors and in Ludhiana, being a industrial hub, a large number of children and young adults were affected. He regretted the fact that these days the air being polluted, almost 50 per cent of the patients visiting the chest OPD of DMCH were found to be suffering from asthma. He revealed that a study by Global Institute of Asthma in USA had shown that there had been a sudden rise in the incidence of asthma all over the world and death rate had also increased significantly. The disease afflicted all the age groups and it was more common in Blacks and females. Dr Daljit Singh, principal and professor, department of paediatrics, who also heads the paediatric chest diseases specialty OPD, dealing primarily with asthma and allergic respiratory disorders among children, was of the view that if asthma was not treated in time in children, it could retard their growth and further result in serious consequences. “The incidence of asthma is higher in children than in adults but many children grow out of this ailment by their teens. Infections, irritants and pollutants are commonly implicated as trigger factors for an acute attack.” Discussing the plight of asthma patients in the country, Dr Pradeep Kapur, Senior Consultant and Head of Chest Department, Oswal Hospital, here, remarked that out of an estimated 2 crore asthmatics in India, about 1.4 crore did not have adequate control over the distressing symptoms of the ailment. Instead, a large majority of them preferred to make compromises — they frequently missed school or work, found it difficult to enjoy a full night’s sleep, stayed away from any sort of rigorous physical activity, made frequent hospital visits to tide over the worst attacks, and even avoided social interaction for fear of ridicule. “The tendency is to accept that such compromises are the inevitable price one must pay for having the disease. People suffering from asthma tend to believe that all they can do is to be ready to use the inhaler as and when there is an attack.” Dr Kapur said asthma patients continued to suffer even though advances in inhalation therapy now made it possible to gain almost complete control over the disease, making normal life possible. He further informed that the best way to take asthma medicines, preventive as well as relievers, was by inhalation. This made it possible to deliver the medicine directly to the site of the problem (the airways). It also made it safer as very tiny doses could achieve the desired results with minimum side effects. “Inhalation therapy uses pressurised metered dose inhalers (commonly known as
MDI’s) or rotahalers. In the case of MDI’s, the actuation of the spray has to be correctly coordinated with inhalation for the medicine to work properly whereas rotahalers are easier to use and are readily available across the country,” said Dr Kapur.
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Orthopaedic experts display unique skills
Ludhiana, May 2 There was an overwhelming response from the delegates to listen to the visiting faculty and watch live surgeries being projected in the Dumra Auditorium direct from operating theatre with the use of latest technology. Arrangements were made to provide two-way sound coordination so as to enable the delegates interact with the operating surgeons. According to organising secretary of the course, Dr Harpal Singh Selhi, a difficult procedure was performed on a paralytic patient to make his fingers work by Dr G. Anderson, professor of orthopaedic surgery, at the CMC, Vellore, and one of the top most hand surgeons in the country. The surgeon made a complex procedure of lengthening the muscles, look it so simple that the attending orthopaedic surgeons were wonder struck. Similarly, Dr Vikas Gupta, an orthopaedic surgeon from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, performed yet another difficult operation to stabilise an disintegrated scaphoid on a 65-year-old patient, who had lost grip strength and was having persistent pain. The patient was expected to gain grip strength and also get rid of the pain, the operating surgeon said. Dr J.L. Bassi, course chairman and head of the department of orthopaedic surgery at the DMCH, assisted the visiting faculty during operations and Dr Anil Dhal from Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi, coordinated the live workshop. Besides live and interactive demonstration of surgical procedures, the faculty comprising doyens of hand surgery, delivered lectures with focus on problems like congenital defects, nerve injuries, use of splints and rehabilitation aids.
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Training course for doctors begins
Ludhiana, May 2 Giving this information, the programme officer for training and the district health officer, Dr
V.K. Kakkar, said the training course would enable the government doctors to create better awareness against life threatening diseases like AIDS and HIV and educate the people with necessary preventive measures. Dr Ajit Singh Chawla, district epidemiologist, Dr Jasbir Singh, district blood transfusion officer, and Ms Paramjit Kaur
Litt, public health nursing officer, would also impart training to the participating doctors on different aspects of these diseases.
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Punjab athletes excel in meet for blind
Ludhiana, May 2 Mandeep Singh of Punjab gave a good account of himself, bagging three gold medals (200 m, 400 m races and long jump) and made sort of records. 200 m (B-II for juniors) — Sandeep Rai of Punjab 1, Nirmal Singh of Punjab 2 and Sunil Pal of Punjab 3; 200 m (B-III for juniors) — Bal Mukand of Delhi 1, Gurbinder Singh of Punjab 2 and Vaneet of Delhi 3; discus throw (B-I for seniors) — Sunil fo Punjab 1, Krishan Kuma rof Haryana 2; and (B-III for seniors) — Rajinder Singh of Punjab 1, Sukhvinder Singh of Punjab 2 and Dharamvir of Punjab 3.
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Basketball meet
Ludhiana, May 2 Mr S.D. Kalia, Principal of the school, gave away prizes to the participants. He appreciated the efforts of the Physical Education Department in organising the tournament which he termed as essential for the physical health along with academics.
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Last date for filing stock statement extended
Ludhiana, May 2 Giving this information here yesterday the chairman of the Punjab Tax Bar Association, Mr Ashok Juneja, said the association had pleaded with the government for the extension of date since the rules under the Punjab VAT Act were yet to be framed and the change of rate of tax on certain items, finalised by the empowered committee of state Finance Ministers during its meeting on April 26 and 27, were yet to be notified by the Punjab Government. An official note of the department said the relaxation in date had been given in view of the persistent demand from trade and industry which had maintained that time for filing the return was too short.
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