Maths workshop at YMCA varsity
Faridabad: A two-week workshop on ‘Scientific computing using Matlab and Python’ has been organised jointly by the department of mathematics and department of computer engineering of JC Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA, here. More than 500 participants from across the country are attending it. Speaking at the inauguration, Vice Chancellor Dinesh Kumar focused on the significance of learning mathematics by future engineers. In his keynote address, Prof Maninder Aggarwal from IIT-Kanpur gave a brief introduction about the uses of Python and Matlab in computational techniques. Prof Ashutosh Dixit, dean of faculty of sciences, spoke about the usefulness of the course in mathematical computation, modeling and data analysis.
Experts talk on fitness regime
Yamunanagar: A daylong national webinar on ‘Fit India-A step towards healthy nation’ was organised by the department of physical education and the NCC unit of Guru Nanak Khalsa College. Principal (Major) Harinder Singh Kang welcomed the speakers and the participants. In his keynote address, Anil Karvade, member, board of management of Laxmi Bai National Institute of Physical Education, Gwalior, emphasised on a daily fitness regime of 40 minutes. Nishan Singh Deol, head, department of physical education, Punjabi University, spoke on the topic ‘Science of soul’. Arvind Malik, head of department of physical education, Kurukshetra University, said one must approach fitness scientifically to obtain good results.
Webinar on mushroom production
Karnal: A three-day online webinar on ‘Mushroom production, processing and marketing’ was organised at Maharana Pratap Horticulture University, which was inaugurated by Vice Chancellor Prof Samar Singh. In the webinar organised under the National Agricultural Higher Education Project, Prof Samar said in the diversification of horticulture, mushroom was a business that could be started with nominal funds and if successful, the production could be augmented at any stage. He said in our country, the consumption of mushroom was only 100 grams per person while in the Netherlands and China, it was used widely. He said the fresh variety of mushrooms had arrived at the university’s Regional Centre. The VC said farmers should also be informed about economic analysis and marketing of mushrooms. He said there was a need to set up mushroom processing plants.
