The Academic Function started with the formally releasing
ceremony of P.U. Anthem by Professor R.C. Sobti, Vice-Chancellor, P.U. Chandigarh.  Mr.
Irshad Kamil who is an alumnus of P.U. (Hindi Department) composed P.U. Anthem was along
with his wife present in the function.  Mr. Kamil was presented Cash Prize of Rs.50,000
and a Memento.  Mr. Kamil donated the money for literary books and pictures to the Hindi
Department.  
Out of 202 students who received their Medals/Prizes/Merit Certificates at Academic
Function, 163 comprised girl students.
Professor R.C. Sobti, Vice-Chancellor, P.U. presided over the Academic Function.  In his
presidential remarks Professor Sobti complimented girls as they have out numbered boys
in getting Medals/Prizes/Merit Certificates in today’s function.  
Professor Sobti cautioned the gathering about female foeticide.  He suggested that if
female foeticide is not stopped, the society will be in great trouble.  In this way,
they will not be able to combat ratio of men and women.  
Professor Sobti made a fervent plea to the young students to take a pledge today that
they become the really good citizens of India and not drive vehicles rashly and also
wear helmets.  They should also plant at least one tree and see it growing as their own
child.  For the students who are living on P.U. Campus will help in making the campus –
smoke free, polythene free and pollution free.  A time has come that you have to
contribute for the development of this Institution academically, intellectually and
socially.  Please do that as it is the need of the hour.  Professor Sobti further said
that transparency, accountability and cleanliness should be their motto in life.  
Professor  B.S. Brar, Dean University Instruction presented a vote of thanks.  

   Press Note No.207
          MMK/PS