Involve students in sports: Minister Suresh Bhardwaj

On the closing ceremony of the three-day inter-college badminton tournament at Government College, Chaura Maidan, Urban Development Minister Suresh Bhardwaj said the aim of education was overall development of students. He said the state government’s policies were encouraging youth to take up sports. He said grounds were being constructed at various places and Rs 15 lakh was being allotted per ground. He said participation in sports would keep students away from drugs.

Four-day tech conclave concludes

The four-day University Industry Conclave (UIC) and UIT UTKARSH- 2021 (techno-culture fest) ended with the valedictory address of UIT director professor PL Sharma. He said HPU Vice-Chancellor professor Sikander Kumar helped conduct the event. Sharma also thanked the general manager-finance, Himachal Pradesh Koushal Vikas Nigam, Saneel Thakur on announcing support of Rs 4 crore to the department to establish and enhance the level of labs. Sharma said the University Institute of Technology would establish a new centre for cryptology, which would cater to the need of the current scenario of communication. He said an action plan would be made to execute the signed MoU for the welfare of students.