The college is located in village Sadhar, which is 28 Kmts. from Ludhiana on Ludhiana-Raikot-Barnala Road. This institution is associated with the name of Sri Guru HarGobind Sahib Ji, the sixth Guru, who once visited this place in 1633, symbol of Miri-Piri i.e. a combination of Spiritual as well as temporal authority. People of the area are grateful to late Nihang Shamsher Singh who selected this place as the nucleus of his spiritual and great educational adventure. In 1921, he started a modest Gurmukhi Pathshala( Vernacular primary school). In 1948, Intermediate College was started and later on, it became a Degree College i.e GHG Khalsa College.
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Computer Infrastructure
The college has ultra-modern computer center with four computer labs having networking facilities. The labs have 24 hours Internet connectivity. Totally Wi-Fi campus.
Audio Visual Facilities
There is a spacious seminar hall with a seating capacity of 100 persons. The college has facility of smart class rooms, L.C.D. Projectors and over Head Projectors. A wide range of educational CD's are available. A separate cell to help and train the teachers to prepare Multimedia/Audio Visual presentations and teaching packages has been set up.
Central Student Council
To ensure student's participation in decision making student's welfare council is formed from amongst the college students, it provides a platform for the students to discuss the educational, co-curricular and student welfare activities and share these with the Principal, Dean and Staff.
Tutorial Groups
All the students are divided into a number of groups with a teacher as a tutor for each. This provides an opportunity for the teacher taught close and personal contact. The tutor is expected to know the personal history of his/her wards thoroughly. He should also keep watch on the physical and intellectual welfare of his wards.
Group Insurance Scheme
It is the prime interest of administration to secure all the students and employees financially. So, group insurance scheme for all students, teaching and non-teaching staff has been implemented.
Concessional Bus Pass Facility
The students of the college are provided with the facility to bus passes at concessional rates. For this, the students have to prescribed form and get it attested from the tutor. Photographs are required for the bus pass. Passes are issue PEPSU Road Transport Corporation and Punjab Roadways.
E-Resources
INFLIBNET's N-LIST programme enables the library clientele to have access to more than 6000 e-journals and nearly 100000 e-books. This college is a member of British Council Library that enables us to have a wider access to the knowledge.
Book Bank
The needy and meritorious students are issued books from the book bank for the entire academic session on the recommendation of the tutor and with the permission of the Principal.
P.U. Extension Library
On the recommendation of the tutor and with the permission of the Principal, regular students of the college can become the members of this library by filling the prescribed form. For this they will have to adhere to the university regulations. The members of this library will be issued university roll numbers at the end of the year, after they clear all the library dues.
Central Library
Library brings academic ambience in the educational institutions. Library "The Reservoir of Knowledge" has a paradigm shift from document to information. The library building and material inside it, no longer define the concept of academic library in the present scenario. Library is a living organism consisting of library documents, staff, and Premises organized and functioning to collect, conserve and exploit books.
Transport Facility
Safety and security of students especially girls is our top-most priority. Keeping this in mind, a fleet of buses is made available for girl students. The facility is available to a student for a minimum period of one year and the fee is payable on half yearly basis.
Residential Facility
Ideal separate hostels with ultra-modern facilities both for boys (220 seats) and girls (300 seats) are available on the campus.
Career Counseling & Placement Cell
The College has setup Career Guidance & Counseling Cell. It guides the students in selection of the courses and subjects at the time of admissions and avenues for further studies. Students are also guided to choose the career and methods to prepare for it. The students are also provided counseling during hardships.
Shooting Range
A shooting range or firing range or archery range or pistol range or rifle range or shooting gallery or shooting ground is a specialized facility designed for archery or firearms practice. Each facility is typically overseen by one or more supervisory personnel, called variously a range master or "Range Safety Officer" (RSO) in the US, or a range conducting officer (RCO) in the UK.
Indoor Gymnasium
A gymnasium, also known as a gym, is an open air or covered location for gymnastics, athletics, and gymnastic services. The word is derived from the ancient Greek gymnasium.[1] They are commonly found in athletic and fitness centers, and as activity and learning spaces in educational institutions. "Gym" is also slang for "fitness center", which is often an indoor facility.
National Cadet Corps (N.C.C.)
At present the National Cadet Corps is being run in our college. Cadets are trained for parade and various certification examinations. Cadets are also sent to various camps for physical training, weapon training, rock climbing, trekking, river rafting and paragliding etc.
Vermi-composting Plant & Apiary Boxes
Vermicompost (or vermi-compost) is the product of the composting process using various species of worms, usually red wigglers, white worms, and other earthworms, to create a mixture of decomposing vegetable or food waste, bedding materials, and vermicast.
Botanical Garden
A botanical garden or botanic garden[nb 1] is a garden dedicated to the collection, cultivation and display of a wide range of plants labelled with their botanical names. It may contain specialist plant collections such as cacti and other succulent plants, herb gardens.
National Service Scheme (N.S.S.)
Under National Service Scheme a contingent of 200 volunteers both boys and girls have been sanctioned through the Panjab University by the Ministry of Education and Social Welfare, Government of India to provide opportunity to the students to join valuable practical experience in community service through such programmes as eradication of illiteracy, rural reconstruction, national integration, health etc.
Placement Cell
The College has Placement Cell which arranges Campus Interviews, Industry Contacts & Business establishment for providing employment to our students. The cell also helps students who need jobs under the earn-while-you-learn scheme.
Wi-Fi Campus
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Remedial Coaching Classes
Special classes are organized to remove the deficiency of the students especially in the subject of English. Remedial classes are also arranged for students from weaker section, minorities and girls.
Seven day long FDP on Resource Mobilization Concluded at G.H.G Khalsa College of Education, Gurusar Sadhar
A seven days long Faculty Development Programme on the theme "Resource Mobilization- Local to Global" concluded at G.H.G Khalsa College of Education, Gurusar Sadhar on February 14,2021. The FDP which started on February 08, 2021 was organised in collaboration with Bombay Teachers' Training College, Mumbai, Council for Teacher Education Foundation (Punjab & Chandigarh Chapter) and The Best Health Solutions, Johannesburg, South Africa under PARAMARSH Scheme of UGC and was coordinated by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell of the G.H.G Khalsa College of Education, Gurusar Sadhar and Bombay Teachers' Training College, Mumbai. The objective of this Faculty Development Programme was to analyse the methods of fund allocation to Higher Education Institutions in different countries and adoption of various innovative methods of financing of higher education. The various subthemes on which the deliberations was arranged included "The art of proposal writing for resource mobilization, Local and International Funding Resources, Local and International Collaborations, Research Grants, Library as a Learning Resource, Academic Writing for Social Sciences Research, Online Platforms for Sharing Research, Executing Project Management and Sharing Experiential Learning". The resource persons for the of FDP were Mr. David Mnkandla from Milpark Business School, South Africa' Dr. Ndumiso Tshuma from The Best Health Solutions, South Africa; Dr. Ravneet Chawla, Associate Prof. Govt. College of Education, Chandigarh, Dr. Sonal Singh, HOD, School of Studies in Library and Information Sciences, Vikram University, Ujjain' Dr. Rajeev Jha, Associate Prof., Bombay Teachers' Training College, Mumbai; Dr. Priya Pillai, Librarian, Bombay Teachers' Training College, Mumbai, Dr. Ramesh Sharma, Associate Prof. Ambedkar University, Delhi; Dr. Bhagwan Bilani, Principal Bombay Teachers' Training College, Mumbai and Dr. Lubna Ansari, Associate Prof. Bombay Teachers' Training College, Mumbai. Dr. Pargat Singh Garcha, Principal of the college congratulated the IQAC coordinators of both the colleges Dr. Manu Chadha and Dr. Mandeep Kochar for successfully arranging the Faculty Development progr amme. More than 500 participants attended this international level faculty development programme.
G.H.G Khalsa College of Education, Gurusar Sadhar organized Panel Discussion on Teacher Education in National Education Policy 2020
In order to discuss the various challenges and opportunities of National Education Policy 2020 with special reference to teacher education, G.H.G. Khalsa College of Education, Gurusar Sadhar organized a panel discussion on the topic "Teacher Education in National Education Policy 2020: TEI's at Crossroads" on February 04, 2021. The Panel Discussion was organized in collaboration with Council for Teacher Education Foundation (CTEF). The panelists for the seminar included Dr. Khushvinder Kumar, President CTEF, Punjab and Chandigarh chapter, Dr. Amit Kauts, Dean Faculty of Education, GNDU, Amritsar, Dr. Sandeep Sawhney, Principal Doraha College of Education, Doraha, Dr. Anurag Asija, Principal, D.A.V. College of Education, Fazilka and Dr. Somu Singh, Asst. Prof., Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. Dr. Pargat Singh Garcha, Principal of the college acted as Moderator for the panel discussion . The event started with the recitation of College Shabad followed by formal welcome of all the panelists by Dr. Sarbjit Kaur Ranu, Associate Prof. in the college. The panelists were of the view that in order to successfully implement the National Education Policy 2020 major curriculum revisions are required. There is a need to integrate theory and practice at all the levels of education. They were also of the view that all the stakeholders of education must accept the challenge of successfully implementing this policy and therefore must encourage the deliberations and discussion on it in the form of seminars, workshops and panel discussions. It is worth mentioning that more than 150 participants across the nation attended this thought provoking session.
G.H.G. Khalsa College of Education, Gurusar Sadhar organized Talent Hunt Competition
G.H.G. Khalsa College of Education, Gurusar Sadhar organized Talent Search Competition on January 22, 2021 in order to explore the hidden talents of the students. All the M.Ed and B.Ed students of the college participated in it with great enthusiasm. Students showcased their talent in the various fine arts, heritage, literary, dance and singing competitions. Under fine arts category competitions were held for painting, landscape, collage, rangoli and poster making. In music category competitions were organized for classical vocal, shabad/bhajan, instrumental and folk group singing. Besides there were contests for literary category which included creative writing, debate, declamation, elocution etc. Dr. Pargat Singh Garcha appreciated the efforts of the students for participating in the talent hunt with full zeal and dedication. He further highlighted that such competitions helps to inculcate confidence among the students along with nurturing creativity in them.
G.H.G. Khalsa College of Education, Gurusar Sadhar Celebrated Lohri Festival
Students and the faculty members of the G.H.G Khalsa College of Education, Gurusar Sadhar, Ludhiana celebrated festival of Lohri with a lot of exuberance in the college campus on January 13th ,2021. The programme kicked off with lighting of the bonfire and traditional ritual of "Lohri Poojan" A special morning assembly was organized on the occasion. In this programme students performed giddha and sang folk songs related with the festival and delivered speeches on the importance of the festival of Lohri, which ushers in the cheerful spring season bidding adieu to the dull winter. Special Lohri delicacies of rewaries, groundnuts and sweets were distributed among the students. Principal Dr. Pargat Singh Garcha in his address described the social, cultural and seasonal significance of the festival of Lohri and congratulated the entire faculty and the students for organizing the event with full fervor.
G.H.G Khalsa College of Education Gurusar Sadhar Organized Career Group Counselling webinar in collaboration with District Bureau of Employment and Enterprises, Ludhiana
Career Counselling Cell of G.H.G Khalsa College of Education, Gurusar Sadhar organized online Career Group Counselling webinar in collaboration with District Bureau of Employment and Enterprises, Ludhiana on December 18, 2020. Dr. Nidhi Singhi, Career Counsellor under the guidance of Sh. Sandeep Kumar ADC D cum CEO, District Bureau of Employment and Enterprises, Ludhiana interacted with the students on the theme Career planning and Goal setting. She suggested various time management techniques to achieve career goals, avenues that are open after graduation and opportunities of self- employment. She talked at length about the steps and strategies to crack PTET, CTET and other competitive examinations. Dr. Nidhi shared with the students online facilities available at District Bureau of Employment and enterprises, Ludhiana along with the procedure of registration at PGRKAM portal. She also shared the helpline number for more information regarding career opportunities. More than 100 students attended the webinar along with the faculty members. Dr. Pargat Singh Garcha congratulated the Career Counselling incharge Dr. Manu Chadha and other faculty members for organizing the event successfully. Dr. Rachhpal Singh presented vote of thanks at the end of the webinar.
G.H.G Khalsa College of Education, Gurusar Sadhar organized a Webinar to Commemorate Constitution Day
Social Vision Club of G.H.G Khalsa College of Education, Gurusar Sadhar organized a webinar on the theme "Indian Constitution: A Contextual Analysis on November 26th , 2020 to commemorate 'Constitution Day'. Mr. Parminder S. Bhogal, Associate Professor, Head, Post Graduate Department of Political Science, Arya College, Ludhiana was the resource person on the occasion. Mr. Bhogal in his address threw light on the making of Indian Constitution and highlighted the features of the constitution in detail. A cultural programme was also organized on the occasion through online mode. Students of B.Ed Sem III and M.Ed Sem I and III participated in the programme with full enthusiasm. Dr. Pargat Singh Garcha, Principal of the college congratulated the Social Vision club incharges Dr. Jasleen Kaur, Dr. Jasvir Kaur and Dr. Satveer Kaur Gill for organizing the event and guided the students to be aware about the values of the constitution for the betterment of the society.
G.H.G Khalsa College of Education Gurusar Sadhar organized National Webinar and Punjabi Sulekh Competition to Celebrate Language and Cultural week
G.H.G. Khalsa College of Education, Gurusar Sadhar celebrated Language and Cultural Week as per the directions of Department of Higher Education, Punjab. A National level webinar on the topic "Adiapan Vich Kavita te Bal Kahani di Mahatta" and a Punjabi Sulekh competition was organized on November 07, 2020 in this regard. Dr. Darshan Singh Aashat, Shromani Bal Sahitkar, Punjabi University, Patiala and Sh. Sandeep Sharma, Lecturer , Govt. Senior Secondary School, Koodani, Ludhiana were resource persons on the occasion. Dr. Darshan Singh deliberated on the topic "Bal Kahani di Mahatta" while Sh. Sandeep Sharma talked at length about "Jiwan Vich Kavita da Mahatav". The webinar started by reciting the College Shabad followed by formal welcome of all the participants and the resource persons by Principal of the college Dr. Pargat Singh Garcha. More than 100 participants including students and teachers attended the webinar while more than 250 participants took part in the Sulekh competition. Dr. S.S Thind, Secretary, College Governing Council lauded the efforts of the faculty and students for the successful completion of the webinar. Dr. Jagjit Singh, Asst. Prof. Punjabi Department was the organizer of the event.
G.H.G Khalsa College of Education Gurusar Sadhar organized Panel Discussion on National Education Policy 2020
G.H.G Khalsa College of Education, Gurusar Sadhar in collaboration with Council for Teacher
Education Foundation organized a panel discussion on the topic "Decoding National Education
Policy 2020 for Systemic Reforms in Education & on September 11, 2020. The event started with
the recital of College Shabad followed by formal welcome of all the panelists by Dr. Manu Chadha, Associate Prof. in the college. She gave a brief introduction of the topic for the panel discussion. Dr. Sandeep Sawhney, Principal, Doraha College of Education, delivered the inaugural address.
The prominent panelists on the occasion included Dr. Nilima Bhagwati (International Secretary
General, Council for Teacher Education Foundation), Dr. Latika Sharma (Prof., Dept. of
Education, Panjab University, Chandigarh), Dr. Khushvinder Kumar (President, Council for
Teacher Education Foundation, Punjab and Chandigarh Chapter), Dr. Kuldip Puri (Prof. USOL,
Panjab University, Chandigarh) and Dr. R.P Pathak ( Professor, S.L.B.S. Sanskrit Vishav
Vidyala, New Delhi). Dr.Nilima Bhagwati shared her views on "Teacher and Teacher
Education" while Dr. Latika Sharma deliberated on "Overcoming Barriers to Education", Dr.
Khushvinder Kumar presented his views on "Restructuring School Education", Dr. Kuldip Puri
reflected on the theme "Future of Rural Education Institutes" and Dr. R.P Pathak spoke about
"Quality of Higher Education". Dr. Pargat Singh Garcha Principal of the college moderated the
panel discussion. Dr. S.S Thind , Secretary College Governing Council, congratulated Principal
and the organizing committee for successful completion of the event.
G.H.G. Khalsa College of Education, Gurusar Sadhar organized a Webinar to Commemorate 400 th Birth Anniversary of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji
G.H.G. Khalsa College of Education, Gurusar Sadhar organized a webinar to commemorate the 400 th birth anniversary of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji on September 9,2020. The theme of the webinar was "Guru ji de Jivan te Gurbani to Prernava". The webinar was organized as per the directions of Higher Education, Punjab by the Punjabi Department of the college under the able guidance of Dr. jagjit Singh. More than 150 participants including students and teachers took part in the webinar. S. Satnam Singh Salopuri of Sehaj Path Seva Campaign (Sikhs helping Sikhs) was the resource person on the occasion. The webinar started by reciting the College Shabad followed by formal welcome of all the participants and the resource person by Principal of the college Dr. Pargat Singh Garcha. S. Satnam Singh acquainted the participants with the life history of Guruji and stressed on the fact that Guruji gave supreme sacrifice for the whole humanity so that whole world should be able to tread on the path of righteousness. Dr. Jasvir Kaur, Asst. Prof. in the college extended vote of thanks at the end of the webinar. Dr. S.S Thind, Secretary, College Governing Council lauded the efforts of the faculty and students for the successful completion of the webinar.
G.H.G. Khalsa College of Education, Gurusar Sadhar Conducted Online Quiz Competition to Commemorate 400 th Birth Anniversary of Shri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji
G.H.G. Khalsa College of Education, Gurusar Sadhar conducted online quiz to commemorate 400th birth anniversary of Shri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji as per the directions of Higher Education, Punjab. The quiz was based on the life and preaching of Shri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji. A total of 117 participants took part in the quiz. Ms. Ramandeep Kaur, a student of G.H.G Khalsa College, Gurusar Sadhar secured first position in the compition by obtaining 100% marks. Six students got second position while four students were placed at third position in the competition. College Principal Dr.Pargat Singh Garcha congratulated the participants for their outstanding results. He asserted that the younger generation should adopt the teachings of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji in their lives in order to live a pious and worthy life. The quiz competition was organized by the Punjabi department of college.
G.H.G Khalsa College of Education, Gurusar Sadhar organized online workshop on NAAC Revised Accreditation Framework under UGC Paramarsh Scheme
G.H.G Khalsa College of Education, Gurusar Sadhar organized a seven day long workshop through virtual mode from August 17-24, 2020 on the topic "NAAC Revised Accreditation Framework- Resolving the Practical Snags" . The workshop was organized for Mentee Institutions under the "UGC Paramarsh Scheme" by the college which has been designated as the "Mentor College" by UGC. The aim of the workshop was to comprehend all the parameters of quality assurance and sustenance as per the revised guidelines of NAAC and to help the Mentee Colleges in Self Study Report Preparation, enhancement and improvement of quality of research, teaching learning methodologies and recognizing the key indicators of all criteria and queries related to documentation and data validation for assessment and accreditation by National assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The various resource persons on the occasion included Prof. E. Ramganesh (Prof. Dept. of Educational Technology, Bharathidasan University, Tamilnadu), Dr. Jyoti Patil(Principal, Renuka College, Besa, Nagpur), Prof. Amiya Kumar Rath (Advisor NAA, Banglore), Dr. Shirish Chindhade( Retd. Principal and NAAC Assessor) , Dr. Khushvinder Kumar (Principal, M.M Modi College, Patiala) and Dr. Pratibha Jolly (Academic Consultant NAAC, Former Principal, Miranda House, University of Delhi). Dr. S. S Thind, Secretary, College Governing Council congratulated Principal Dr. Pargat Singh Garcha and the faculty members on the successful completion of the Faculty Development Programme. The workshop was attended by faculty members of five mentee colleges Cordia College of Education, Sanghol, Arya College, Ludhiana, Sant Baba Bhag Singh Memorial College, Sukhanand, Shanti Tara College, Ahmedgarh and Shri Atam Vallabh Jain College, Hussainpur, Ludhiana along with more than 2000 participants all over India.
GHG Khalsa Colleges Launched Online LMS
Reputed Educational Institutions of GHG Khalsa Colleges, Gurusar Sadhar (Degree College, College of Education and Pharmacy College) have successfully implemented the online Learning Management System (LMS) to deliver the study content to the students. This system will be accessible to every student enrolled in the college. The students can read, watch and listen to the content online whenever they want. The content related to the subject has been made available on this system in audio-visual and written forms by the college professors. It will also access the students' attendance, tests, assignments, etc. The College Governing Council President, S. Manjit Singh Gill and Secretary Dr. S.S. Thind congratulated the computer department and the entire staff of the college for making the educational materials available on this system in a very short span of time. He said that by developing and implementing such system, all the staff of the three colleges have shown their high level of academics. Prof. Jaswant Singh Goraya, Principal Degree College, Dr. Pargat Singh Garcha, Principal College of Education and Dr. Satwinder Kaur, Principal College of Pharmacy were also present on the occasion.
Two days International webinar on "Mental Health and Well Being during Pandemic and Post Covid-19"
Internal Quality Assurance Cell G.H.G Khalsa College of Education, Gurusar Sadhar organized International webinar on "Mental Health and Well Being during Pandemic and Post Covid-19" on July 07-08, 2020. Dr. Shruti Shourie, Associate Prof. (Dept. of Psychology) and Ms. Chetanpreet Kaur, Asst. Prof. (Dept. of Public administration), D.A.V College, Chandigarh were the resource persons on the first day of the webinar, while Ms. Jasleen Kaur, Clinical Dietitian, South Africa and Dr. Manu Chadha, Associate Prof. G.H.G Khalsa College of Education acted as resource persons on the second day. Dr. Shruti gave an insightful presentation as the keynote speaker on the main theme of the Webinar. Ms. Chetanpreet deliberated on the theme "Well Being during Pandemic- Physical Health and Lifestyle during Pandemic". Ms. Jasleen Kaur presented her views on "Emotional Well Being and Mindful Eating". Dr. Manu Chadha while sharing her views on the topic "Well Being at Workplace" said that Principals and the head of the institutions have great role to play in generating well- being and feeling of wellness amongst their employees. Governing Council of the college and Principal Dr. Pargat Singh Garcha congratulated the Internal Quality Assurance Cell, organizing committee, faculty members and the students of the College for successfully hosting the webinar.
Participants from 19 different states and 3 union territories of India attended National level webinar on "Learning Management System"
G.H.G Khalsa College of Education, Gurusar Sadhar organized National level webinar on the theme "Learning Management System" on July 10-11, 2020. On the first day of the webinar, Dr. Mahesh H. Koltame, Assistant Prof. P.V.D.T College of Education for Women, S.N.D.T Women's University Mumbai and Dr. Raghvendra Kumar, Department of Computer, Science and Engineering, GIET University, Gunupur deliberated on the CANVAS and MOODLE software respectively. While on second day, Dr. Neeta Singh, agMOOCs team, IIT Kanpur and Dr. Raju Talreja, Assistant Prof., Bombay Teacher's Training College, HSNC University, Mumbai conducted thoughtful sessions on MookIT and Google Classroom respectively. Governing Council of G.H.G Khalsa College of Education and Principal Dr. Pargat Singh Garcha congratulated the organizing committee, faculty members and the students of the College for successfully hosting the webinar. It is worth mentioning that the webinar was attended by the participants from 19 different states and 3 union territories of India.
G.H.G Khalsa College of Education, Gurusar Sadhar organized Annual Alumni meet in virtual mode
G.H.G Khalsa College of Education, Gurusar Sadhar organized its Annual Alumni Meet on July 4, 2020 through virtual mode. More than 100 alumni attended the event to relive college years and reconnect with their Alma Mater. The meet was organized by Alumni Association of the college under the patron ship of Dr. Pargat Singh Garcha, Principal of the college and Prof. Rachhpal Singh, Working Secretary of the Alumni Association of the college. The event started with the singing of College Shabad. The inaugural address was delivered by S. Santokh Singh, President Alumni Association. The participants on the occasion shared their views on various topics including our institute and society, "Covid -19 Worldwide", Private Schools and Education, My college My life etc. Dr. Pargat Singh Garcha presented a brief description of the achievements of the college to the alumni. The alumni of the college shared their experiences as well as interesting moments of campus life with the audience. Those present on the occasion included S. D.J Singh, Joint Director, (Retd.) Police Academy, Phillaur, S. Manpreet Singh Beryar, Govt. Employee, Canada, S. H.S Dimple, ETO, Moga, Dr. J.S Brar, Former Principal in the college, Dr. Khushvinder Kumar, Principal, M.M. Modi College, Patiala, Dr. Mann Singh Toor, Prof. Economics (Retd.) , S. Jasvir Singh, S. Hardeep Singh Bassi, Canada, Dr. Sarajit S. Toor ( DEO Retd.), Principal Sunil Kumar, S. Nirmal Singh, PGT, S. Parminder Singh, DEO, Faridkot, S. Prabhjot Singh Sohi, Govt. Teacher, S. Harkirpal Khatana, Deputy Commissioner of Custom, S. Ranjit Hathur , Govt. teacher Dakha, S. Simerjit Singh, State Awardee, S. Jaswinder Singh Sodhi, President, Rising Sun School, Barnala, S. Sukhcain Kurar and Ms. Gurjit Kaur Deol. Dr. H.S Brar, Registrar, G.H.G Khalsa Colleges, Gurusar Sadhar delivered the valedictory address. Dr. Pargat Singh Garcha presented vote of thanks. Prof. Rupinderjit Kaur and Dr. Rachhpal Singh hosted the whole session.
S. BAKHTAWAR SINGH GILL MEMORIAL INTER-COLLEGE GURBANI-GAYAN COMPETITION AT G.H.G. KHALSA COLLEGES
As a mark of tribute and to commemorate the memory of S. Bakhtawar Singh Gill, Former President, College Governing Council, GHG Khalsa Colleges, Gurusar Sadhar, organized an Inter-College Gurbani Gayan Competition. The programme began after the Bhog of Akhand Path of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. The function was organized and celebrated collectively with religious fervour by all the institutions working under the Management- G.H.G. Khalsa Degree College, College of Education and College of Pharmacy. On this occasion, a Free Medical Check-up Camp and a Blood Donation Camp were organized with a team of doctors from DMC Hospital, Ludhiana, and Civil Hospital, Malerkotla, respectively. The Camps were inaugurated by Sardarni Mohinder Kaur Gill, S. Manjit S. Gill, President and Mrs. Hareena Gill. S. Jaswant Singh, Principal, Degree College, while throwing light on the occasion told that many teams from different colleges participated in this event with great enthusiasm. 53 units of blood were donated voluntarily and nearly 353 patients underwent medical check-up with specialists in Orthopaedics, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, Gastroenterology and De-addiction from DMC Hospital, Ludhiana. The Camps attracted a number of local residents as well. The patients were given medicines free of cost. The Guest of Honour, S. Satinder Pal Singh Sidhwan, in his address said that the visionary S. Bakhtawar Singh Gill took the initiative of providing education in this region during the times when there was prevalence of female foeticide and education was the domain of men. He appreciated the classical gurbani presentation by the youngsters. In the group category of the Gurbani Gayan competition, GHG Khalsa College, Gurusar Sadhar, achieved the first position while Khalsa College, Civil Lines, Ludhiana, stood second and Gobind National College, Narangwal, stood third. In the individual category, Gursimran Kaur of Khalsa College, Ludhiana, Chetna of GHG Khalsa College, Gurusar Sadhar, and Manjot Singh, Gobind National College, Narangwal, stood first, second, and third, respectively. The panel of Judges who gave judgement on the occasion included S. Gobinder Singh Alampuri, S. Sahibjit Singh and S. Rajinder Singh. The winners were felicitated and honoured with trophies and cash prizes. An exhibition of books was also organized by Gurmat Pustak Centre on the occasion. Guru Gobind Singh Study Circle and N.S.S Units of the college made a special contribution towards making this event successful. In the end, a vote of thanks was given by Dr. S. S. Deol, Former Principal, who thanked and remembered the founder of this institution for his exemplary vision which provided an education base for numerous students of this region. The function was also graced by Dr. S.S. Thind, Secretary, Governing Council, Dr. H.S. Brar, Registrar, Principal College of Pharmacy Dr. Satwinder Kaur, Principal College of Education Dr. Sarabjit Kaur, Dr. Balwinderpal Singh, S. Pritam Singh Heran, Principal Ram Singh Kular, S. Gurjeet Singh Ramana (SSP Retd.) & S. Tarlochan Singh many other distinguished guests from the area. After the programme, Guru Ka Langar was also served for the entire 'Sangat'.
National seminar Cum Workshop on NAAC: Revised Accreditation Framework
G.H.G Khalsa College of Education, Gurusar Sadhar organised one day National level seminar cum workshop under UGC PARAMARSH Scheme on February 27, 2020. The theme for the seminar was NAAC: Revised Accreditation Framework. Prof. S.P Malhotra, Director ETMA; chief consultant at M.H.R.D and former National fellow at NIEPA was the resource person on the occasion. The event commenced with the recitation of college shabad followed by formal welcome of the resource person and the other dignitaries by Principal Dr. Sarbjit Kaur Ranu. Dr. Manu Chaddha, Associate Prof. in the college made the audience aware about the whole process of NAAC along with the various criteria of writing Self Study Report. While speaking on the occasion Prof. S.P. Malhotra highlighted the difference between the present and former process of NAAC Assessment and Accreditation. He also provided very useful tips on how to prepare and improve the Self Study Report for NAAC assessment. In the technical session queries of the participants on various criteria of Self Study Report were addressed by the resource person. Other dignitaries present on the occasion included Dr. S.S Thind, Secretary, G.H.G Khalsa Colleges, Dr. H.S Brar, Registrar, G.H.G Khalsa Colleges, Mr. Jaswant Singh, Principal G.H.G Khalsa College and Dr. Satwinder Kaur, Principal G.H.G Khalsa College of Pharmacy. Faculty members of five mentee colleges and sister institutes were also present on the occasion. Dr. Jasleen Kaur presented vote of thanks while Dr. Pargat Singh Garcha conducted stage on the occasion.
Republic Day Celebration at G.H.G Khalsa College of Education, Gurusar Sadhar
Social Vision Club of G.H.G Khalsa College of Education, Gurusar Sadhar organized a function to celebrate 71st Republic Day on 26th, January 2020. The programme started with flag hoisting ceremony by Dr. Sarbjit Kaur Ranu, Principal of the college followed by a cultural programme. The cultural programme commenced with the recitation of College Shabad by the B.Ed students. Suruchi Kumari of B.ED Sem IV delivered a speech on the importance of celebrating Republic Day .A performance on group song was given collectively by B.Ed and M.Ed students. Rita Rani recited a beautiful poem on the theme "Gantantar Diwas Phir Aaya Hai". Lakhvir Singh of B.Ed class enthralled the audience with his singing performance. Girl students of the college presented a mesmerizing choreography on the patriotic songs. Dr. Sarbjit Kaur Ranu congratulated Dr. Jasleen Kaur, Dr. Jasvir Kaur, Dr. Pargat Singh Garcha and Dr. Satvir Kaur Gill teacher incharges of the Social Vision Club and the students for organizing such a wonderful event. All the teaching and non-teaching staff of G.H.G Khalsa College of Education was also present on the occasion.
G.H.G Khalsa College of Education, Gurusar Sadhar organised seminar on the Philosophy of Guru Nanak Dev Ji
To commemorate the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, G.H.G Khalsa College of Education, Gurusar Sadhar in collaboration with Council for Teacher Education organised one day state level seminar on December 17, 2019. The theme for the seminar was Philosophy of Guru Nank Dev Ji: Challenges of The Present Era. Dr. Khushvinder Kumar, President CTEF and Principal M.M Modi College, Patiala, Dr. Balwinderpal Singh, former Associate Professor and S. Ram Singh, eminent educationist and former principal were resource persons on the occasion. The event commenced with the recitation of college Shabad followed by formal welcome of the resource persons and the other dignitaries by Principal Dr. Sarbjit Kaur Ranu. While speaking on the occasion Dr. Balwinderpal Singh threw light on the life and teachings of Guru Nank Dev ji. He said that Guruji propagated the teachings of love, empathy and compassion and stressed for inculcating the moral and religious values among the people for leading a dignified and disciplined life. Dr. Khushvinder Kumar highlighted some philosophical aspects of Guruji's life through Samvad Vidhi and by citing various Sakhis from His life. He stressed for following the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev ji in letter and spirit. Principal Ram Singh while expressing his views on the life and teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji said that Guruji is a teacher of the universe. We need to take guidance from His message in order to take our life in right direction. Other dignitaries present on the occasion included Dr. J.S Brar, Former Principal in the college, Mr. Jaswant Singh, Principal G.H.G Khalsa College, Dr. Satwinder Kaur, Principal G.H.G Khalsa College of Pharmacy and Principals and faculty of other colleges and schools of the region. Dr. H.S Brar, Registrar, G.H.G Khalsa Colleges presented vote of thanks while Dr. Pargat Singh Garcha conducted stage on the occasion.
Alumni Meet at G.H.G Khalsa College of Education, Gurusar Sadhar
G.H.G Khalsa College of Education, Gurusar Sadhar organized its annual Alumni meet on November 9, 2019. More than 150 alumni attended the event to relive college years and reconnect with their Alma Mater. The meet was organized by Alumni Association of the college under the patron ship of Dr. Sarbjit Kaur, Principal of the college and Prof. Rachhpal Singh, Working Secretary of the Alumni Association of the college. The event started with the singing of college Shabad followed by lamp lightning ceremony. Dr. Sarbjit Kaur presented a formal welcome to all the alumni. She also presented a brief description of the achievements of the college to the alumni. She in her speech expressed her gratitude to the alumni association for generating funds, which are used by college for helping needy students. The alumni of the college shared their experiences as well as interesting moments of campus life with the audience. Those present on the occasion included Dr. J.S Brar, former principal G.H.G Khalsa College of Education, Principal S. Santokh Singh, District Science Supervisor, Dr. Gurmeet Singh, Associate Prof. Malwa Central College of Education, Ludhiana, Sh. Ramprasad from Tarksheel Society, S. Hardial Singh Pandori, S. Charanjeet Singh Hassanpur, State Awardee, S. Gurmukh Singh, Mr. Rajesh Uppal, S. Dalwinder Singh, S. Sukhcahin Singh , Smt. Satwinder Kaur, Smt. Karamjit Kaur, S. Jaswinder Singh Sodhi, S. Balwinder Singh, S. Hardeep Singh ,Dr. Gourav Sharma and Mr. Deepak Kumar. A cultural programme was also organized on the occasion where the audience was mesmerized by the music and dance performances presented by the current students of the college. Dr. H.S Brar, Registrar, G.H.G Colleges, Gurusar Sadhar presented vote of thanks. Prof. Rupinderjit Kaur was stage secretary for the event.
Won Runners up Trophy in Panjab University Zonal Youth and Heritage Festival of Educational Colleges
Students of G.H.G Khalsa College of Education, Gurusar Sadhar has once again proved their mettle in the Panjab University Zonal Youth and Heritage Festival of Educational Colleges (Zone -B) held at L.L.R.M College Education ,Dhudike, Moga from October, 14th -16th , 2019. College won 48 Prizes in all including the Runners Up Trophy. College students won 20 first prizes, 11 second prizes and 16 third prizes in the various categories. College Bhangra, Jhoomar, Instrumental Music, Installation, Collage, Elocution, Vaar, Phulkari, Histrionics, Bhand, Play, Ennu Making, Tokri and Guddian patole Making events bagged first position in the festival. Dr. Rachhpal Singh, Contingent Incharge mentioned that this is for the seventh consecutive time that the College Bhangra team has won first prize in the Youth festival. He further told that College Folk Dance (Jhumar) team also won First prize second time in a row in the Youth festival. Dr. Sarbjit Kaur Ranu, Principal of the college while congratulating the faculty and students said that such achievements are possible only due to the cooperative and progressive attitude of the Governing Council of the college. President S. Manjit Singh Gill and the other members of the College Governing Council congratulated the Principal, faculty members and the students on this marvelous achievement.
ATHLETES OF GHG KHALSA COLLEGE GURUSAR SADHAR BROUGHT LAURAL FROM RELIANCE FOUNDATION YOUTH SPORTS ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS HELD AT N.I.S PATIALA
With the blessings of Guru Hargobind Sahib JiAthletes of GHG Khalsa College Gurusar Sadhar declared Runner Up & received a cheque of rupees 10000 by claiming 3 Gold 2 Silver & 3 bronze medals in following Athletics disciplines at RFYS Athletics Championships Patiala which was held at N.S.N.I.S Patiala from 3rd to 5th October 2019
1. Jaskaran Singh clinched Gold medal in triple jump & got silver medal in long jump (college boys) category
2. Kamalpreet Kaur got gold medal in Javelin throw (college girls) category
3. Manpreet Kaur clinched Gold medal in Triple jump & got bronze in 100 meter (college girls) category
4. Rani Verma bagged silver medal in 800 medal & Bronze medal in 1500 m race (college girls) category
5. Bheem Sen got bronze medal in 110 meter hurdles under (college boys) category
Our College triple jumper Jaskaran Singh of B.A I declared BEST ATHLETE by clinching gold medal in triple jump & silver medal in long jump
College President Mr Manjit Singh Gill, Prof. Jaswant Singh, Principal, congratulated the athletes on their achievements and lauded the efforts of the Dr. Baljinder Singh (Team Manager) and Prof. Tejinder Singh, HOD Department of Physical Education.
Paid obeisance at Gurudwara Chevin Patshahi to seek blessings for the new session
To seek the blessings of Almighty for the successful completion of new session, faculty members and students of G.H.G Khalsa College of Education, Gurusar Sadhar paid obeisance at Gurudwara Chevin Patshahi, Gurusar Sadhar on September 19, 2019. The occasion was graced by Dr. H.S Brar, Registrar, G.H G Khalsa Colleges and Dr. Satwinder Kaur, Principal G.H.G Khalsa College of Pharmacy. In his address to students Dr. Sarbjit Kaur, Principal of the college congratulated the students for joining the prestigious institution of the region and urged them to take teaching not merely a career but a mission to serve the society. Dr. Manu Chadha, Senior faculty member in the college briefly introduced the vision and mission of the college. She highlighted the glorious achievements of the college for the previous years and gave an overview of the activities which are held throughout the year. Guru Ka Langar was also organized on the occasion.
National Seminar cum Workshop Organized by G.H.G Khalsa College of Education, Gurusar Sadhar
G.H.G Khalsa College of Education, Gurusar Sadhar organized two days National Seminar cum Workshop in collaboration with Bombay Teacher's Training College, Mumbai on September 3-4, 2019. The theme of the seminar was "Artistry in Teaching: Exploring the Unexplored". The resource persons for the seminar included Dr. Rajeev I. Jha (Associate Prof., Bombay Teacher's Training College, Mumbai), Dr. Mandeep Kaur Kochar (Associate Prof., Bombay Teacher's Training College) and Ms. Sushma Nair (Free Lancer Educational Consultant). The seminar commenced with the recitation of College Shabad followed by formal welcome of the resource persons by Dr. Sarbjit Kaur Ranu, Principal of the college.In the first session of the seminar on September 3, 2019, Dr. Rajeev I. Jha contemplated on the sub-theme "Creative Expressions: Dance, Drama, Music, Art & Craft" and their relevance in the field of education. Dr. Jha in his deliberation said that teaching is also an art like other art forms as it involves a combination of hand, head and heart like them. A teacher derives aesthetic pleasure from the act of teaching in the same way as an artist from its creation. The second session of the day was presided over by Dr. Mandeep Kaur Kochar. She deliberated on the sub-theme "Expressions and their Names". In her activity based session she cited many examples where art could be linked with the field of education. On day two of the seminar another resource person Ms. Sushma Nair conducted various activity sessions on the theme "Multiple Intelligence". Dr. Manu Chadha extended vote of thanks while Dr. Pargat Singh Garcha conducted the stage for the event.
Students Excelled in Panjab University, Chandigarh B.Ed Examinations(Semester I)
B.Ed students of the G.H.G Khalsa College of Education, Gurusar Sadhar, Ludhiana brought laurels to the college in the B.Ed examinations (Semester I) conducted by Panjab University, Chandigarh. The examinations were held in the month of December, 2018. Sakshi Sharma secured 1st position in the university by scoring 401 marks while Richa Kalra achieved the 3rd place by obtaining 395 marks out of 450. College Governing Council, Principal Dr. Sarbjit Kaur Ranu along with Dr. H.S Brar, Registrar congratulated the students as well as faculty members on this marvelous achievement.
68th Annual Athletics Meet of GHG Khalsa College(s) Concludes
Mr. Sanjay Kumar, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary Sports & Youth Services, Government of Punjab, presided over the closing ceremony of 2-days long 68th Annual Athletic Meet of GHG Khalsa Colleges: Degree College, College of Education and College of Pharmacy. The Chief Guest was given a worthy introduction by Prof. Jaswant Singh, Principal, and apprised about the phenomenal achievements of the college in the field of sports especially the creation of world record by Paralympic Athlete Sandeep Chaudhary & qualification of Simran Kaur for Archery World Cup finals. The Chief Guest at the outset complimented S. Manjit Singh Gill, President, College Governing Council, and the management for the celebration of sports through consistent and remarkable achievements of the students. He said that the students of this college have carved a niche for themselves in sports as well as academically, which is a great achievement. He announced to build this college as a state level sports training centre with strength of 1000 players of which 500 shall be girls.The Chief Guest was joined by the Guest of Honour S. Ravinder Singh, DSO Ludhiana, for a colourful valedictory ceremony. The Best Athlete(s) among girls were specially honoured by Mrs. Joginder Kaur, Former Best Athlete of the college during early seventies. Sukhwinder Kaur and Lovepreet Singh (Degree College); Amandeep Kaur and Rajdeep Singh (College of Pharmacy) and Jaspreet Singh and Bhupinder Kaur (College of Education), were declared the best athletes of the meet. Lt. Gen. I.S. Singha (Retd.) Director, presented a vote of thanks and felt indebted to the Chief Guest, the enthused alumni and the strivers who took winning or losing in their stride. The event ended on a high note with Bhangra and Gidda performances. The occasion was also graced by Dr. S.S. Thind, Secretary, Dr. H.S. Brar, Registrar, Dr. Satvinder Kaur, Principal, College of Pharmacy, Dr. Sarabjit Kaur, Principal, College of Education, Principal Dr. S.S. Deol (Retd.), S. Gurjar Singh Ravaana, SP (Retd.), S. Tarlochan Singh, S. Indrjit Singh, S. Amrinder Singh Auckland, Prof. Haridal Singh, Prof. Rajdev Kaur, Dr. Bhagwant Singh, S. Karam Singh, Prof. Tejinder Singh, HOD, Physical Education and Dr. Manohar Lal.
GHG KHALSA COLLEGES 68TH ANNUAL ATHLETIC MEET COMMENCES
The 2-days long 68th Annual Athletic Meet of the GHG Khalsa Colleges - Degree College, College of Pharmacy and College of Education -was declared open by the Chief Guest S. Jagjit Singh Talwandi, Member Executive Committee, SGPC. The Chief Guest was accorded a warm welcome by Prof. Jaswant Singh, Principal, who also presented the Annual Sports Report of the college highlighting the incredible medal haul of the students at International, Inter-University and National Levels. The Chief Guest with S. Manjit Singh Gill, President, College Governing Council, was given honorary salute by the contingents representing the three constituent colleges during the March-Past followed by a flag hoisting ceremony.In his address, S. Jagjit Singh Talwandi, traced his journey through the years and felt honoured as being the Chief Guest at his alma mater. He remembered the pioneer of the college Late S. Bakhtawar Singh Gill, Former President, and his contribution in leading the college to such exceptional heights. He remarked upon the college scholarship facility and the phenomenal library having an inexhaustible and rare collection of books.S. Satinder Pal Singh Sidhwan, as the Guest of Honour and an alumnus, livened up the occasion with his melodious voice while adding that his most revered performance has been on this college's stage. He advised the budding youngsters to aim high while staying rooted in culture. The brothers and alumni, S. Bhagwant Singh Ghuman, Professor, Texas University US, and Principal S. Harbans Singh Ghuman, announced to donate Rs. 25 lakhs through an endowment fund for the welfare of the college, the amount of which would increase to Rs. 1 crore over the years. The distinguished guests were felicitated by the college management committee.Lt. Gen. I.S. Singha (Retd.), Director, presented a vote of thanks and expressed gratitude towards the distinguished guests and alumni for their liberal contributions and constant efforts in maintaining the foundations of the college as an institution of excellence in rural setting. The occasion was also graced by Dr. S. S. Thind, Secretary, Dr. H.S. Brar, Registrar, Principal Dr. S.S. Deol (Retd.), Dr. Satvinder Kaur, Principal Pharmacy College, Dr. Sarabjit Kaur, Principal College of Education, S. Kultar Singh Sidhu and S. Vivek Sharma, Member Shooting Federation of India.
S. BAKHTAWAR SINGH GILL MEMORIAL INTER-COLLEGE GURBANI-GAYAN COMPETITION AT G.H.G. KHALSA COLLEGES
As a mark of tribute and to commemorate the memory of S. Bakhtawar Singh Gill, Former President, College Governing Council, the GHG Khalsa Colleges, Gurusar Sadhar, organized an Inter-College Gurbani Gayan Competition. The programme began after the Bhog of Akhand Path of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. The function was organized and celebrated collectively by-G.H.G. Khalsa Degree College, College of Education and College of Pharmacy. On this occasion, a Free Medical Check-up Camp and a Blood Donation Camp were organized with a team of doctors from Fortis Hospital, Ludhiana, and Blood Bank, Ludhiana, respectively. The Camps were inaugurated by the Chief Guest Giani Harpal Singh from Gurudwara Sri Fatehgarh Sahib, Sardarni Mohinder Kaur Gill and S. Manjit S. Gill, President. In his highly inspirational speech, the Chief Guest motivated the students to spare some time for the study and discussion of Gurbani and Gurmukhi. He was all praise for the Governing Council for providing all-round educational avenue for the students. S. Jaswant Singh, Principal, Degree College, while throwing light on the occasion told that many teams from different colleges participated in this event with great enthusiasm. The blood was donated voluntarily by 112 students and nearly 345 patients underwent medical check-up with specialists in Orthopaedics, Internal Medicine, Dietician and Eyes from Fortis Hospital, Ludhiana. The Camps attracted a number of local residents as well and the patients were given medicines free of cost. 'Dastarbandi Competition' was another major attraction which saw an impeccable display of colourful turban-tying skills by students. Of the 23 students who participated, Sarabjeet Singh stood first while Narinderpal Singh and Varinder Singh stood second and third, respectively. In the group category of the Gurbani Gayan competition, Khalsa College Civil Lines, Ludhiana achieved the first position while GHG Khalsa College, Gurusar Sadhar stood second and Guru National College, Doraha stood third. In the individual category, Gyan Kaur of GHG Khalsa College, Gurusar Sadhar, Simarjeet Kaur of Khalsa College, Ludhiana, and Pallvi of Khalsa College, Ludhiana, stood first, second, and third respectively. The panel of Judges who gave judgement on the occasion included S. Gobinder Singh Alampuri, Smt. Baljit Kaur and S. Gursharan Singh. The winners were felicitated and honoured with trophies and cash prizes by Guest of Honour S. Gurpreet Singh, Founder, Manukhta Di Sewa Society, Ludhiana, who took this opportunity as an eye opener for the youth to identify and serve humanity as the highest form of religious discipline. An exhibition of Books was organized by Gurmat Pustak Centre on this occasion. After the programme, Guru Ka Langar was served for the entire 'Sangat'.The students of Dashmesh Khalsa Senior Secondary School, Heran, accompanied by Mrs. Barjinder Kaur, Principal, also attended the function. The function was graced by the following dignitaries: S. Jagjit Singh Talwandi, Member SGPC, Dr. S.S. Thind, Secretary, Governing Council, Lt. Gen. I.S. Singa (Retd.), Director, Dr. H.S. Brar, Registrar, Mrs. Baljeet Kaur Singha, Principal College of Pharmacy Dr. Satwinder Kaur, Principal College of Education Dr. Sarabjit Kaur, Principal Dr. S.S. Deol, Dr. Balwinderpal Singh, Prof. Rajdev Kaur, Advocate Ms. Johar, S. Kewal Singh Heran, S. Balwinder Singh, S. Amarjit Singh Deol, Ex-Sarpanch and Mrs. Amarjeet Kaur, Sarpanch.
G.H.G Khalsa College of Education, Gurusar Sadhar Celebrated International Maat Bhasha Diwas
International Maat Bhasha Diwas was celebrated by G.H.G Khalsa College of Education, Gurusar Sadhar with great enthusiasm on February, 21st, 2019. Mrs. Baljit Kaur Singha was the chief guest on the occasion. Dr. H.S Brar , Registrar G.H.G Colleges was the guest of honour. A cultural programme was organized by Punjabi Sahitya Sabha of the college to celebrate the day. The programme started by offering prayers to Almighty followed by floral welcome of the chief guest by the Principal, Dr. Sarbjit Kaur Ranu. Later on Dr. Jagjit Singh from Punjabi Department welcomed the chief guest by highlighting her achievements in the field of literature. The cultural performances presented on the occasion included poem recitation on the topic "Maa Boli", singing of the traditional songs and speeches on the importance of Punjabi language by the students of the college. While addressing the audience the chief guest highlighted the need of preserving our rich culture and heritage. She further said that government and non- government institutions must come forward to promote the rich cultural heritage of Punjab. She also congratulated the Principal and the staff for organizing the event dedicated to Punjabi language. Dr. H.S Brar while speaking on the occasion said that it is imperative to be connected to our moral, cultural and ethical values in this age of globalization and this connection could be achieved by following our mother tongue. A token of remembrance was presented to the chief guest by the Principal and the faculty members. Principal Dr. Sarbjit Kaur lauded the whole hearted efforts of the students as well as Punjabi Dept. for organizing such a wonderful event. Ms. Rupinderjit Kaur, Asst. Prof. extended vote of thanks at the end of the programme. All the faculty members and the students of B.Ed and M.Ed classes were present on the occasion.
National Seminar on New Policies of NCTE organized at G.H.G Khalsa College of Education, Gurusar Sadhar
G.H.G Khalsa College of Education Gurusar Sadhar organized a national level seminar sponsored by CTE on the Topic "New Policies of NCTE: Future of Teacher Education in India" on February 9, 2019. The seminar commenced with the recitation of college shabad followed by lamp lighting ceremony. Dr. Sarbjit Kaur Ranu, Principal of the college accorded a warm welcome to the resource persons of the day and the other dignitaries present on the occasion. Dr Amit Kauts, Dean Faculty of Education, GNDU, Amritsar delivered the keynote address. In his address, he contemplated on the need of acquiring content mastery on the part of teacher educators along with possessing professional skills. The theme for the Technical session I was "4 years Integrated Course in Teacher Education: Future of B.Ed colleges". Dr. Gaurav Singh, Asst. Prof. IGNOU, Delhi was the resource person for the technical session I. He spoke at length about the "Integrated Teacher Education Programme" and highlighted its benefits along with the related concerns. Dr. Khusvinder Kumar, Principal, M. M. Modi College, Patiala was resource person for the Technical session II. He deliberated on the theme of "NAAC Vs QCI: Logical Basis for this Change". Dr. Khushvinder raised his concern on the role of national regulatory bodies for teacher education and accreditation. The theme for the Technical session III was "Quality in Teacher Education in context of a business Models of Low Investment and High Returns". Dr. Jatinder Grover, Dean Faculty of Education, Panjab University, Chandigarh acted as resource person for technical session III. He expressed his dissatisfaction on the present scenario of Teacher Education in India and advocated for the revised curriculum for Teacher Education Programme as per the need of 21st Century. The technical sessions were followed by a very energetic panel discussion on the main theme of the seminar. Dr. H.S Brar, Registrar, G.H.G Khalsa Colleges delivered the valedictory address. Other eminent personalities present on the occasion included Dr. S.S Thind, Secretary, G.H.G Khalsa Colleges, Dr. Satwinder Kaur, Principal, G.H.G Khalsa College of Pharmacy. Principals and faculty from other educational institutions were also present on the occasion.
