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Time of India
18-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
PAU marks Van Mahotsav with planting of saplings
1 2 3 4 Ludhiana: A plantation drive was undertaken near PAU's gate no. 1 adjoining the Dr Manmohan Singh Auditorium to mark Van Mahotsav. It was organised with the help of the landscape officer of the university and his team. Vice-chancellor Satbir Singh Gosal kicked off the drive with the planting of saplings. He was accompanied by registrar Rishi Pal Singh, dean (postgraduate studies) MIS Gill, director (research) AS Dhatt, director (extension education) MS Bhullar, dean of College of Community Science Kiran Bains, director (students' welfare) Nirmal Jaura, additional directors of research GS Mangat and Mahesh Kumar, additional director (communication) TS Riar and heads of departments. Parminder Singh, HoD of floriculture and landscaping, said the dignitaries planted saplings of species, namely, Neeli Gulmohar, Kacchnar, Lal Gulmohar, Champa, etc. RIS Gill, dean of College of Horticulture and Forestry-cum- estate officer, thanked the faculty for their participation and encouraged them to hold take more plantation drives in the University.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
PAU students serve up innovation: Healthy snacks impress minister
Ludhiana: The Experiential Learning Programme (ELP) of the BSc nutrition and dietetics programme, offered by the department of food and nutrition at the College of Community Science, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, received high acclaim during the recent visit of state finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now As part of their practical training, students prepared and presented a variety of healthy snacks, creatively blending culinary skills with core concepts of balanced nutrition, the use of wholesome ingredients, and food safety. The nutritious food items were served to the finance minister and senior university officials, who praised the students for their excellent taste, innovative preparation techniques, and focus on health-conscious practices. Commending the initiative, Cheema highlighted the importance of integrating academic learning with real-world skills, especially in fields like nutrition that directly impact public health. He lauded PAU for fostering a spirit of innovation and wellness among students, setting a benchmark for holistic education in the state. Dr Kiran Bains, dean, College of Community Science and head, department of food and nutrition, emphasised that such experiential initiatives are vital for developing entrepreneurial skills among students. "It is essential that our students graduate not just as degree holders but as future job providers," she said. She also stressed that building creativity, practical skills, and business acumen is central to PAU's educational philosophy. Expanding on the university's broader vision, Dr Tejinder Singh Riar, additional director communication, said PAU, through its skill development centre, has been actively promoting experiential learning and entrepreneurship development. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He highlighted the success of PAU's two start-ups — UDDAm and Udaan, both incubated under the Punjab Agri Business Incubator (PABI) project, where Dr Riar serves as the principal investigator. He also shared that through a wide range of specialised skill training programmes, PAU is empowering farmers and farm women to become agripreneurs, thereby contributing meaningfully to the rural economy and promoting self-reliance.
