30/09/2026
CU Punjab Observes World Heart Day with Awareness Rally and Expert Session
Central University of Punjab (CU Punjab), Bathinda, observed World Heart Day 2026 on September 29 with a series of awareness activities centred on the theme “Don’t Miss a Beat.” The programme was organised, under the patronage of Acting Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ramakrishna Wusirika, in collaboration with the E-Yuva Centre under the aegis of DST-PURSE, with the objective of promoting awareness about heart health and encouraging preventive health practices.
The celebrations featured an expert awareness session by Dr. Arvind Kumar, Consultant Cardiologist, Pragma Medical Institute, Bathinda, who interacted with the participants and delivered an invited talk on “Preventing Heart Disease in Young.” The session highlighted the importance of developing awareness about cardiovascular health at an early age and adopting preventive measures to reduce the risk of heart-related diseases. Dr. Kumar emphasised the need for young people to pay attention to their heart health and make informed choices that support a healthy lifestyle.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by Prof. Anjana Munshi, Director, Research & Development and PI, DST-PURSE, CU Punjab. Prof. Monisha Dhiman, Director, IQAC, CU Punjab, introduced the event and the invited expert. This was followed by the expert session and felicitation of invited speaker Dr. Arvind Kumar. Dr. Harshpreet Kaur, Medical Officer, CU Punjab, delivered the concluding remarks and vote of thanks.
As part of the observance, students displayed posters carrying special messages on heart health and the significance of World Heart Day, creatively conveying the importance of taking care of cardiovascular health.
An awareness rally was also organised on the University campus, in which students and members of the University community came together to raise awareness about heart health. Through the rally, participants conveyed the importance of maintaining a healthy heart, adopting healthy lifestyle practices and giving due attention to preventive healthcare.
The World Heart Day observance highlighted the importance of creating greater awareness about cardiovascular health among young people and encouraging the University community to make heart health a part of everyday preventive care.
Ministry of Education
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India