PCM SD College For Women, Jalandhar

Rhetorical Showdown: PG Department of Computer Science & IT of PCM SD College for Women, Jalandhar holds Declamation Competition

PG Department of Computer Science & IT of PCM S.D. College for Women, Jalandhar organized Declamation Competition to boost the confidence of students on various topics like "Technology and Mental health", “Artificial Intelligence", "Digital World” and "Social Media Communication and interaction". The competition aimed to provide an open platform to students to express their views. They participated enthusiastically in the event.
Gauri of BCA Semester I bagged first prize, Bhumi of BCA Semester I secured second prize and the third prize was bagged by Vandana of BCA Semester-III and Rish*ta of BCA Semester-V.

𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐆-𝟐𝟎: 𝐏𝐆 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐂𝐌 𝐒𝐃 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐮𝐦 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 “𝐆-𝟐𝟎 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭- 𝐈𝐭𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐚𝐩 𝐀𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝”~

The PG Department of Commerce and Management conducted a Group Discussion cm Presentation on the topic “G-20 Summit- Its Impact on India and The Roadmap Ahead”. Ms. Tanuja Parveen of M. Com Semester I initiated the discussion by giving details about G-7 which was converted into the G-8 and then to G20. She reiterated that the motive behind the creation of the leader’s summit was international financial stability, which was essential to recovering from the oil crisis in 1973, the financial crisis in 1998, and the Great Depression in 2008. Muskan Kalia of M.Com Semester I, highlighted the workings of the G-20, which works in two main tracks i.e., financial track which includes the concerns of international financial decisions. The declaration shall have implications for bilateral ties, particularly with the US, Russia, and China; India's quest to be the voice of the Global South; and efforts to revive reformed multilateralism at a particularly bleak time in the international system. 22 students of Postgraduate classes actively participated in this group discussion cm presentation.

𝑷𝑪𝑴 𝑺𝑫 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑾𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏, 𝑱𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒉𝒂𝒓 𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑮𝒊𝒓𝒍 𝑪𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒅 𝑫𝒂𝒚

Women Empowerment Cell of PCM SD celebrated International Girl Child Day. On this occasion Shri Surinder Saini, a national awardee and a renowned social worker was the speaker of the day. He is the observer of UNICEF, Punjab and is also the Chief Functionary Officer of the NGO named Jalandhar Welfare Society.

He delivered his discourse on girl child and outrightly abhorred female foeticide. He held that female foeticide not only leads to a skewed gender ratio but also perpetuates societal inequality. The consequences are far-reaching, impacting not only women but society as a whole. It denies women their right to life and creates an environment where they may face violence and discrimination. He also insisted on maintaining female hygiene for their well-being for it is essential to break the taboos associated with it. Open and honest discussions can help normalize the topic and create a supportive environment for women. He also made students and teachers take a pledge against the practice of female foeticide.
It is worth mentioning that around 1300 Asha workers have been trained under his able tutelage.
The event aimed to promote awareness of the challenges faced by girls worldwide and the importance of gender equality in education and elsewhere. This day is indeed a reminder that empowering girls is not just a one-day affair but a continuous journey that requires our collective efforts.

The event proved a success owing to the efforts of Women Empowerment Cell and the Incharge, Mrs Kawaljit Kaur.
President Shri Naresh Budhia, Senior Vice President Shri Vinod Dada, other members of the managing committee and Principal Prof.(Dr.) Pooja Prashar for organising the event that left a profound impact on all those who attended, reaffirming the college’s commitment to the cause of gender equality and women empowerment. Dr Sugandhi Bhandari, Mrs Shikha Puri and Ms Dinakshi Mahendru also witnessed the event.

𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐅𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐂𝐌 𝐒𝐃 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧, 𝐉𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐡𝐚𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

The English Literary Society of Department of English held Declamation. The topic of the competition was ‘Fiction Versus Non-Fiction’. It proved to be a remarkable celebration of talent and skill as students from various departments participated with utmost zeal. It tested their intellect and critical thinking as it allowed students to celebrate the diversity of literature and to embrace both genres with open hearts and open minds. Amisha of BA.BEd Semester III bagged first position. Dhruvi of BA.B.Ed Semester III made it to second position and Yukta of BA.B.Ed Semester V managed it to third position.

𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐬: 𝐏𝐂𝐌 𝐒.𝐃 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧, 𝐉𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐡𝐚𝐫 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭~

PCM S.D College for Women, Jalandhar organised Parent Teacher Meet (PTM) under the guidance of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC). The PTM aimed to create a platform for meaningful dialogue between parents and teachers, providing valuable insights into the academic progress and overall development of the students. The event featured interactive sessions and discussions that allowed parents to gain a deeper understanding of their child's educational journey at college. Parents had one-on-one discussions with teachers to address specific concerns and receive personalized feedback on their child's performance. The organizing committee comprised Mrs. Kawaljit Kaur and Mrs.Rajni Kapoor.

𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐧 "𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬: 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬"

The Department of English of the college organized a thought-provoking workshop titled "Breaking the Silences: Writing Women's Experiences." The resource person of the event was
Dr. Ishmeet Kaur Chaudhry from the Centre for English Studies at Central University of Gujarat
The event began with the floral welcome of the guest by the worthy Principal of the college Prof.(Dr.) Pooja Prashar and the faculty members of the Department of English.

The workshop brought together students, faculty members, and enthusiasts of literature who share a passion for exploring the complexities of women's experiences through the written word. Dr. Ishmeet Kaur, a renowned scholar and expert in the field of gender studies and literature, delivered a captivating presentation that delved into the significance of representing women's voices in literature and the arts because of their uniqueness and long under-representation due to societal taboos and prohibitions.

Participants were engaged in discussions, interactive activities, and critical analysis of literary works that address these themes.

𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐎𝐧𝐞-𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐮𝐩

Department of Cosmetology of the college organized one day entrepreneurship skill based workshop on party Make-up.The resource person of the event was Mrs Roop Sagar, Makeup artist from A-1 Beauty world Academy and Salon Jalandhar.She delivered a live demonstration on Party Makeup and different types of eyes Make-up.She also gave a detailed product knowledge, product brands and Make-up brushes knowledge. She also demonstrated step by step techniques. The workshop was very beneficial to students as it equipped them with valuable skills in Beauty and cosmetics,empowering them to start their own entrepreneurial ventures in the thriving Beauty industry.

"𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐠 𝐀𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐞: 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐂𝐌 𝐒.𝐃. 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞"

The college organised a Poster Making Competition on the theme ‘Say No To Drugs' under the Buddy Programme being run in the college as per direction of the Punjab in collaboration with the Youth Club of the college. The purpose of this activity was to generate awareness among students and they wholeheartedly participated by making evocative Posters and Paintings. In this competition, Riya of B.A Semester V got first, Komal of B.A Semester I bagged second and Anjali of B.A Semester I grabbed third position.

𝐏𝐂𝐌 𝐒.𝐃 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐒𝐰𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐇𝐢 𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧: 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐫, 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭

In an ernest tribute to the life and ideology of Mahatma Gandhi, PCM S.D College for Women, Jalandhar participated in the Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) campaign from September 15th to October 2nd, 2023 with great enthusiasm to inspire students and the society for cleanliness and sanitation. The central theme of SHS-2023 has been 'Garbage Free India,' which highlights the significance of waste management and cleanliness in our communities.

In the wake of this, various Departments of the college such as
NCC, NSS, Youth Club, Green and Environment Audit Cell, Fine Arts and Music conducted various events to promote and participate in the campaign.