Campus notes: Organic farming campaign
Kurukshetra: Kurukshetra University Registrar Dr Virender Pal has said organic farming is a boon for environmental balance. Organic farming is an ancient agricultural method of crop production that helps farmers maintain soil fertility and environmental balance. The Registrar was interacting with students of the Institute of Integrated and Honours Studies (IIHS) of the university while inspecting their organic farming projects. He said organic farming was not only an agricultural method, but also an ideology that taught us to maintain balance with nature. It was not only beneficial to our health, but also played an important role in maintaining soil fertility and biodiversity, he added. He said it was an effective measure to prevent damage to soil quality and water resources due to excessive use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides. IIHS Principal Rita said the organic farming campaign was not only bringing greenery to the university campus, but was also spreading awareness about organic farming in society. By joining the initiative, every student could feel the foundation of a big change being laid, even with a small effort, she added.
Founding member remembered
Kaithal: Indira Gandhi Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Kaithal, organised a programme on the 94th birth anniversary of Om Prabha Jain, the founding member of the college. Governing Body president Ram Bahadur Khurania and staff members paid floral tributes before the statue of Om Prabha Jain. Students of the Music Department presented hymns and devotional songs. Through speeches and poems, students shed light on the life of the founding member. Khurania and general secretary Narender Miglani addressed the students on the event, talking about Om Prabha Jain - who became the first female MLA at the age of 26. She was a source of inspiration for all women, and encouraged everyone to work hard persistently and face challenges head-on to achieve their goals.
Nimit bags Hindi Pratibha Samman
Karnal: Class IV student Nimit from Dyal Singh Public School had brought laurels to the institution, bagging the National Hindi Pratibha Samman for his stellar performance in the International Hindi Olympiad. This honour was bestowed upon him at a ceremony held at Teen Murti Bhavan, New Delhi. Nimit credited his success to the unwavering support of his parents and teachers. Principal Shalini Narang congratulated Nimit for his achievement, encouraging students to chase their dreams with unyielding determination.
Agricultural statistics Lecture held
Kurukshetra: Presiding over the third event of the PC Jain Memorial Lecture Series, on the topic “Agricultural Statistics with Special Reference to Crop Estimation Survey and Improvement of Crop Statistics Scheme”, Kurukshetra University Vice-Chancellor Som Nath Sachdeva said PC Jain always performed his duties towards the nation with profound contemplation. Sachdeva called upon students to adopt the three 'C's — curiosity, critical thinking and concentration — and said students should develop curiosity to know and imbibe positive thinking and understand subjects with logical thinking and concentration. They should be sensitive towards the problems of society and solve them through innovation and entrepreneurship, he added. RK Mittal, Director (Development), Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi, shared his views on balancing 'Panchkosh'. The keynote speaker, Sudhir Kumar, Director, National Statistical Office, Faridabad, spoke about the Crop Estimation Survey (CES) and Crop Statistics Improvement (ICS) Scheme on agricultural statistics, and said, under the scheme, the quality of crop sector data was improved through supervision and monitoring.
