Ludhiana, June 8
A field day on “resource conservation technologies” was organised by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Noormahal.

Technology regarding leaf colour chart, tensiometer and laser land leveler were discussed and demonstrated to nearly 200 farmers of the area.

N.S. Malhi, director of extension education, PAU, was the chief guest.

Stressing on the need to check deteriorating environmental condition, he called upon the farmers for judicious use of natural resources.

Kuldeep Singh, deputy director, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Noormahal, said these instruments facilitated judicious utilisation of water and other initial inputs of agriculture. To cut down the expenses and to avoid the scarcity of water in near future, such instruments and implements were beneficial.

A team from PAU was also present. Team leader Thakur Singh elaborated on how 25 per cent of water could be saved by using laser leveler.

While addressing the farmers, Jaskaran Singh laid emphasis on the cooperative basis for farming. He said this was required because a major share of machinery in Punjab remained underutilised throughout the year.

Leaf colour charts were given to life members on the occasion.

Machhiwara, June 8
Meritorious Students of Mata Hardei National Senior Secondary School, Machhiwara, were felicitated today by the management committee of the National College for Women, Machhiwara. Ramandeep Kaur of the school, who scored 435 marks, has bagged third position in Khanna and Samrala subdivisions. The other students who got over 70 per cent marks were also honoured.

Amrik Singh Kahlon secretary college management and Dr Parminder Singh Benipal, college principal, congratulated the students. Baldeep Kaur, Paramjit Kaur, Ravinder Kaur, Parminder Kaur and Princiapl Sharanjeet Kaur Kooner of Mata Hardei School were also present

DORAHA
Alumnus does college proud: Dr T.S. Kler, an alumnus of A.S. College for boys, Khanna, has done the college proud by occupying the top most position at the Escorts Heart institute, New Delhi.

Vinod Gupta, president of the college management committee, along with college principal Dr R.S. Jhanji, congratulated Dr Kler, executive director, cardiac sickness, on behalf of the alumni association of the college.

Dr Jhanji, exulting in the commendable success of this alumnus, said Dr Kler has made the college proud.

Summer camp: A summer camp was organised at Shri Guru Harkrishan Public School, Doraha, where students presented various colourful and lively acts.

The summer camp, inaugurated by Tapvir Singh, director, DCE, was attended by Sukhpal Singh, chairman, Umal Kaur, director of the school and Sudarshan Sharma, councillor, Doraha.

A variety of competitions were also organised in which the students participated enthusiastically. Games like one minute, musical chairs were also organised to add colour to the camp. — OC

Ludhiana, June 8
A three-day training workshop on “Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) for Master Trainers” under Sarav Shiksha Abhiyan Authority, Punjab, Chandigarh, was organised by the Department of Human Development and Sociology of the College of Home Science, PAU, Ludhiana from June 5 to 7. Eighty-two government teachers from all districts of Punjab participated in the workshop.

During the workshop, experts from the discipline of Human Development emphasised on different aspects of ECCE such as significance of children less than 5 years of age, individual differences in learning styles, curriculum planning, communication and socio-emotional skill development, developing mathematical skills, science experiences and parental involvement in early childhood care and education programmes.

Saloni, deputy manager, ECCE, Sarv Shiksha Abhiyan Authority, presided over the concluding session. She distributed certificates to all participants. Dr A.K. Gupta, head of the department-cum-coordinator of workshop proposed the vote of thanks. Anil Matharoo, ECCE coordinator of Ludhiana unit, was also present.