College Day 2019 Annual Report April 2018 - March 2019 Presented on April 12, 2019 Gargi's Mission Statement .... That every student who passes through the portals of the college emerges as a wholly developed individual symbolizing the spirit of enterprise and inquiry that characterises Gargi. PRINCIPAL’S WELCOME ADDRESS AND HIGHLIGHTS OF 2018-19 Contents “To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; TITLE PG. NO. not only plan, but also believe.” Principal's Welcome and Highlights of 2018-19 1 With this thought, I take this opportunity to present before you the Annual Report 2018-19 of Gargi College. Governing Body Members 11 On behalf of faculty, staff and students of Gargi College, I extend a very warm Student's Council 11 welcome to our Honourable Guests: Shri Divya Prakash Sinha (IPS Ret), Central Academic Results 12 Information Commissioner, Government of India; Prof. B.P. Sharma, Vice- Chancellor, Gautam Buddha University; parents of prize winners; our prized Faculty Achievements 15 alumnae and respected guests on the occasion of the College Day 2018-19. It is my proud privilege to present this year’s Annual Report and I am confident Beyond Curriculum 68 that you will acknowledge the achievements of our students and faculty in both (a) Internal Quality Assurance Cell 69 academic and extra-curricular fields. (b) National Institute Ranking Framework 69 Great personalities when near you make you feel the charm of their traits and uniqueness and inspire you to live life not just for yourself. We are delighted (c) Enactus Gragi 70 to have amongst us Shri Divya Prakash Sinha (IPS Ret), Central Information (d) Gargi Pathfinder Award 71 Commissioner, Government of India. He spent larger part of his career in Intelligence Bureau in different capacities and was looking after Counter Terrorist (e) Star College Scheme 73 Operations most of the time. He is credited to have worked out a large number (f) The Marketing Society 75 of Terror Modules in the country leading to their neutralisation. Shri Sinha is a recipient of Indian Police Medal for Meritorious Services and President’s Police (g) Scintillations 76 Medal for Distinguished Services, besides Appreciations by State Governments including Chief Ministers. (h) Add on Course 77 Young minds are like sponges and they are looking for right input to soak it Departmental Activities 79 in. We cannot think of a person more suited to this than Prof. B.P. Sharma, Activities of Cultural Societies 101 Vice-Chancellor Gautam Buddha University. Earlier, he was President, Pacific University, Udaipur. He has been awarded with Mahamana Madan Mohan Value Building 120 Malviya Award for 2016, for his contribution in the field of Management awarded Intited Speakers of eminence 131 by the Hon’ble President of India. He was also recipient of Achievers Award 2016 for Best Contribution in Management Sector for the Year 2015 by Computer Sports Round up 137 Society of India. Excellence Award 2016 by Hindustan Times and Danik Bhasker Life Time Achievement Award 2016. He has given several lectures in India and abroad. Sir has guided 15 Ph.D, and has written more than 200 articles in research journals, magazines and newspapers. 1 fo|ka nnkfr fou;a fou;kn~ ;kfr ik=rke~ A Luthra, Department of Physics, received certificate of appreciation from Trans- ik=Rokr~ /kuekIuksfr /kukr~ /keaZ rr% lq[ke~ AA disciplinary Research Oriented Pedagogy for improving Climate Change Studies and Understanding (TROP ICSU) project. fo|k fou; nsrh gS; fou; ls ik=rk] ik=rk ls /ku] /ku ls /keZ] /keZ ls lq[k çkIr gksrk gs With a great pride, I want to share that five teachers of the College were awarded It fills my heart with great pride that Gargi College inculcates these values through Ph.D degree this year; Dr. Krishna Meena, Department of Hindi Dr. Mudita education which has brought it at par with the top academic institutions of the Mohile Department of English; Dr. Bharti Sharma, Department of Mathematics; country. The College was ranked 12th at all Indian level by NIRF. The College Dr. Salma Khan Department of Chemistry; and Dr. Romita Popli, Department was ranked 11 for Arts Stream and 15 for Commerce and Science Streams by of Commerce. India Today. Star Status was awarded to Gargi College by the Department of Most of our teachers are also active researchers and have published their research Biotechnology, Govt. of India in the year 2009 which helped the college to excel articles in journals of national and international repute. They were actively involved in various fields of teaching and research. Gargi College is the only college in in presenting their research work in the form of poster or oral presentations in India to receive Star College award as well as Star Status. This is the ninth year eminent institutes across the world. The college is reputed for organizing national/ we have been receiving this award in succession. This year Gargi College also international seminars, workshops and conferences throughout the year. Our nd got the privilege of hosting 2 DBT task force meet which was well attended by faculty members are routinely invited as resource persons at various seminars teachers of all science departments. Moreover, scientists from across the country and workshops. Some of them are guiding Ph.D students as well. A Ph.D degree gave their presentations to get star college award for their respective institutes. was awarded and a thesis was submitted for the award of Ph.D degree under the Dear students, life may not be easy but you must never give up even in the able guidance of Dr. Promila Kumar. hardest of challenge. Give your best and you will surely turn these challenges Life at Gargi is not an academic firewall. We believe in the holistic development into opportunities. I would like to mention proudly that college has maintained of our students and testimony to our goal lies in the fact that each corner of the its sterling academic standards with 100% pass percentage in most of the courses. college is suffused with the vibrant energy as student community is engaged in This year ten students of our college were awarded the Science Meritorious various extra-curricular activities. Award by the University of Delhi. Many students from various courses secured university positions. Our students are constantly encouraged to work on research Internal QUALITY ASSUrance CELL projects along with their regular curriculum. This year too witnessed numerous IQAC was constituted in the year 2016 to develop mechanisms and procedures students presenting their work at international and national conferences and for streamlining student activities without adversely affecting their initiative, many of them have bagged Best Poster Awards. Very proudly, I want to share that drive, creativity and imagination. It also encourages individuals and departments one of our student from second year History (H) was awarded best presentation to collaborate with one another and also promotes communication flow between award at an international conference in Singapore. administration, departments and laboratories. The cell is actively involved in To stop learning is to stop living. Faculty members of Gargi College appreciate several activities and meetings and takes feedback from all stakeholders. the same principle and keep striving for more. This year Dr. Aprajita Mohantay EnactUS Department of Botany received “Best Performing Teachers’ Award” from Directorate of Higher Education, Government of NCT of Delhi. Dr. Anjana Enactus Gargi is working with complete dedication to improve the lives of the Neira Dev, Department of English, was felicitated by Citizen’s Rights Trust, on less privileged in communities around us to build a better and more sustainable March 7, 2019 on the occasion of International Women’s Day. Dr. Mamtesh world. They are working on Project Rachna and Project Aagah. The fund raised Singh, Department of Zoology, received NESA Young Scientist Award-2018 by selling their product goes directly to under privileged women involved in by National Environmental Science Academy (NESA), Delhi. Dr. Vandana these projects. 2 3 Scintillations National Cadet Corps Unity in Diversity is the golden rule, which was authenticated by all science NCC is a Tri-Services Organization, comprising the Army, Navy and Air departments as they join hands and come together at one platform under Force. NCC aims at developing discipline, character, brotherhood, the spirit of the umbrella of Scintillations. It is a shared enterprise to celebrate creativity adventure and ideals of selfless service amongst young citizens. Not only these, with objectivity to showcase the talent, imagination and skill of students it also aims to enlighten leadership qualities among the youth who will serve the innovatively.‘Scintillations’-19 witnessed overwhelming participation by students Nation regardless of which career they choose. Inter college annual NCC fest was as well as teachers. a great success. ADD ON COUrse National SERVice SCHEME The purpose of "Add-on courses" offered by the college to broaden the knowledge With its motto of “Love All, Serve All”, NSS Gargi ,with the collective effort of horizon and equip our students to face the challenges after graduation are: over 700 active volunteers organized several flagship events that included blood donation camp, happiness day with Special children from Tamnana and Muskan, • Advertising & Marketing Communication, and friendship day with senior citizens from ‘Sandhya’ and ‘Aradhana’. • Banking & Financial Services, • Mass Communication. Women DEVelopment CELL • Yoga and Ayruveda: The Science of Well Being UNMUKTI, the Women's Development Cell of Gargi College, aims to promote • Biotechcellence: Insights And Innovations a world, free of gender-based discrimination and violence. To achieve this, WDC conducted a variety of sensitization activities throughout the year. Their passion AVNI: THE Eco CLUB can be seen by day care centre in the college that they are managing to benefit the The Eco Club of Gargi College aims to work and learn through different activities working women.