Annual Report (2018-19)

ANNUAL REPORT (2018-19)

SRI GURU NANAK DEV KHALSA COLLEGE (UNIVERSITY OF DELHI) DEV NAGAR, DELHI - 110005

WELCOME NOTE

It gives me pleasure to introduce Sri Ashok Kumar, Chief Guest for the Annual Day Function (2018-19) at Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College. Currently, Sri Kumar is Chairman of the Public Grievances Commission, Government of NCT of Delhi since 27 July, 2018. Sri Kumar joined the Indian Police Services in 1982 from Tamil Nadu Cadre and has over three decades of experience with Indian Police and Central Bureau of Investigation. He also served for one year in Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Central Excise-1981 Batch) before joining IPS in 1982. Prior to joining Civil Services, Sri Kumar served as a lecturer in Delhi University for 5 years (1976-1981). He is a highly decorated officer and had been awarded President‘s Police Medal for distinguished service and Indian Police Medal for Meritorious Service by the Government of India for the excellent services rendered by him.

Prior to assuming the office of Chairman, Public Grievances Commission, Sri Kumar handled several important assignments of investigative, supervisory, volatile variety across various different locations in the country. He served as Director General of Police and Head of Police Force (HOPF), Tamil Nadu (2014-2016), Director General of Police and Chief of Intelligence, Additional Director General of Police and Chief of Economic Offences Wing of Tamil Nadu, Joint Director and Inspector General of Police, DIG of Police, Superintendent of Police in Anti-Corruption Branch, Special Crime Branch and Economic Offences Wing of CBI for about 19 years.

In his challenging and outstanding career, Sri Kumar handled several mainstream and high profile cases of national importance. During his stint in CBI, he was associated with investigation of cases like Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case by S.I.T., Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Espionage Case, Terrorist Funding case of Jammu & Kashmir, Urea Scam case of National Fertilizers Limited (Government of India Undertaking), Letter of Credit Scam cases of Assam and other important cases handled by CBI. In addition to this, Sri Ashok Kumar also served as Joint Director and IGP in Directorate of Vigilance & Anti Corruption, Tamil Nadu for three years and handled large number of high value cases against senior functionaries of Government of Tamil Nadu. These included corruption cases against senior public servants, bank frauds and cases involving malpractices and rent seeking from award of tenders/contracts and procurement by various government departments, public servants and private individuals/companies. As DGP (Intelligence) and DGP of Tamil Nadu, the activities of fundamentalists, Maoists and Left Wing Extremists were kept under check and law and order was maintained effectively without any major incidents.

Sri Kumar has maintained a high degree of professional commitment and transparency while discharging his official duties and has a credible record of service to the public by addressing their grievances promptly. He has made his mark wherever he worked and streamlined the working of the departments wherever he served. Sri Kumar visited Canada, Japan, Thailand, Brazil, Austria (Vienna), U.S.A. etc. to participate in International Conferences/Seminars as a Member of Indian Delegation on behalf of the Government of India and also attended Conferences organized by United Nations.

It is indeed an honour to have such an accomplished and highly decorated officer of the Indian Police Service amidst us on this special day. I am sure that his presence will serve as great inspiration for the young students of our College. 1

S. Manjinder Singh Sirsa President Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee

I take the pleasure of introducing S. Manjinder Singh Sirsa, President, Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee who has been at the forefront of various political and religious activities to ensure justice and strengthening of humanitarian values for betterment of all. As a dynamic politician, S. Manjinder Singh Sirsa has been working tirelessly for the upliftment and betterment of Sikh community, sections belonging to minority and for others section of society in Delhi as well as in other parts of the nation. He has raised concern over denial of basic amenities like proper living conditions, education, civic goods to Sikh community and other sections of society with authorities and has ensured that the services are carried forward and reach the needy people. During his tenure as President of D.S.G.M.C., S. Manjinder Singh Sirsa Ji has actively brought the Sikh community, especially the youth, in touch with teachings of Sikh Gurus, Sikh heritage and history of our nation through his blogs. He has been pro-active in ensuring inclusion of important aspects of Sikh leaders and other martyrs in school curriculum and their recognition by the government.

Patience, Tenacity and pure persistence are characteristics with which one can easily define S. Manjinder Singh Sirsa. This gets utmost reflection when one looks at his outstanding career as a vibrant Sikh leader and politician. S. Manjinder Singh Sirsa served as a Chief Advisor to former Dy. C.M. of Punjab. He was former Chairman of the Law and General Purpose Committee, M.C.D. Delhi. He is Vice President, Table Tennis Federation of India. He is an elected Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Government of Delhi from Rajouri Garden constituency and is currently serving as National Spokesman of Akali Dal as well. He is also leading the Youth Wing of Akali Dal (Badal) group. Besides known for his humanitarian deeds, he is also credited for spearheading the enactment and implementation of Anand Marriage Act, thus helping to fulfil the long pending demand of the Sikh community. He has also played an effective role in getting a ban on the usage of ‗hukkas‘ in the restaurants of Delhi.

An alumnus of S.G.T.B. Khalsa College, he is known for his dedication and sincerity towards upliftment of society. Known for his hard work and non-lingering attitude, his initiatives have changed the lives of many members of the Sikh community as he directly interacts with people at public platforms and meetings, and has even started a telephone helpline to keep in touch with the common man. S. Manjinder Singh Sirsa is probably the most ideal person to be called as a ‗role model‘ for the youth. We pray to the Almighty that he continues on this honourable path and his service to society.

S. Harmeet Singh Kalka General Secretary Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee

S. Harmeet Singh Kalka is a dynamic and progressive Sikh leader currently holding the post of the General Secretary of Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee. S. Harmeet Singh Kalka is known for his emphasis on open communication with people, team work, hard work and highly responsible attitude. He has been active in communicating with people, especially the youth, the teachings of Sikh Gurus, humanitarian beliefs for making a just society and moral responsibility of serving the society and our nation at large.

S. Harmeet Singh Kalka had had a prolific career as an active member of legislative assembly of Government of Delhi. During his tenure as Member of Legislative Assembly from Kalkaji constituency, Delhi, he tirelessly served the needy and ensured that the expectations and aspirations of people are met. His humanitarian work ethic has brought immense social respect for him. Besides holding the post of an elected representative in past, S. Harmeet Singh Kalka is also Secretary General of Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal-Delhi State). He is chairman of Education Cell, Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee (D.S.G.M.C.) which is consistently working to spread moral teachings of Sikhism under him. He is consistently serving the humanity and people of Delhi as General Secretary of D.S.G.M.C.

While S. Manjinder Singh Sirsa tirelessly works towards the betterment of Sikh community and its members, S. Harmeet Singh Kalka has been collaborating with him in the same ensuring greater progress and newer heights for the community and its members.

1. An Overview

The role of an educational institution is unequivocally significant for substantive development and progress of a society towards normative ideals. While the prescribed syllabi and requirements of curriculum can be covered in a variety of manner by students and teachers, it is the institutional environment that makes the difference. As an enabling space, educational institutions disseminate knowledge and equip students with tools to apply this knowledge in challenging realities of life with rigour and confidence. It is in this aspect that the intrinsic value or quality of an educational institution can be deciphered.

As an educational institution, Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College, Dev Nagar, Karol Bagh, with its hard working, empathetic teachers and staff members aims at providing students an enabling environment to learn, prosper and progress in a holistic manner. Our College is a constituent College of the University of Delhi which was established in the year 1973. At that time the College was known as Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa (Evening) College. The College became a full-fledged Day College in the academic year 2005-06 and acquired the noble name, Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College after the first Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Nanak. Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee (D.S.G.M.C.) is the parent body that manages our College and strives to impart education by blending modern education curriculum with justice based, equality oriented, and society-centric moral teachings of Sri Guru Nanak ji. This is clearly outlined in vision and aim of our College which focuses on becoming an educational institution of academic excellence with a human face.

In terms of mobility, the location of College in Dev Nagar, Karol Bagh is a boon for our students, teachers and other staff members. The College is situated with immediate access to bus service. In addition to this, Delhi Metro Stations and railway station of Indian railway network are situated nearby College which provides easy accessibility to students coming from far flung areas of Delhi and adjoining regions.

For fostering and catering the needs and aspirations of Sikh community with regard to higher education, our College was granted minority status by the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions. Our College is fulfilling this constitutional duty with utmost vigour and vitality. The College believes in the philosophy of equality of mankind that gets reflected in noble words, Maanas Ki Jaat Sabhai Ekai Pehchanbo and in our constitutional vision of fraternity, and ‗one man one value.‘ With both these responsibilities and vision laid upon us, our College, despite being a Minority College has kept its doors open for all. The College is eagerly and equitably providing qualitative higher education in every capacity to all the students. We are sensitive to aspirations of every learner who takes admission in our College for building up a bright future. This has helped and is continuously helping our College to develop an environment where culture of tolerance, plurality, dialogue and respect for significant other blossoms and flourishes. The enabling environment of College gets further strengthened by success made by our College at academic fronts in the University of Delhi. Having constituted a composite culture

that provides a vibrant environment to our learners, our College is working diligently to develop rigorous and thought provoking academic environment by encouraging progressive and innovative ideas. It is delightful and inspiring to share that our College was awarded B++ grade with a score of 2.76 in its first accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council.

The sphere of higher education is undergoing through a tremendous transformational phase with increased emphasis on student centric outcome based education. Our College is enthusiastically participating and becoming an active agent of this transformation. In order to ensure outcome based education and to keep our students and teachers at pace with the global trends, our College has started using its infrastructure meticulously to ensure that best teaching practices are adopted and academic culture gets further enhanced. We have been successful in providing smooth computer, internet and audio-visual facilities that enhance the classroom experience. The variety of courses offered by our College in the Humanities, Commerce and Science streams at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels are taught in an interdisciplinary mode as outlined by the University Grants Commission and University of Delhi. Under this, students are learning the core of their disciplines with inputs from subjects of other disciplines. This has led to advancement in their thinking capabilities. We are consistently improving our mode of teaching and learning with increased emphasis on project work, ICT based presentations, smart boards, exhibitions and quiz etc.

The learning environment in College has gained momentously from different seminars, talks and workshops that were organized at the departmental and College level in the academic year 2018-2019. These seminars, workshops and talks witnessed presence of experts, well known academicians and inspiring speakers who shared their updated research findings and newly emerging issues with students. Unlike conventional mode of learning that focuses on one way communication, our College encourages interactive sessions with students in class, seminar, talks where they become active and co-agents of knowledge creation with teachers and eminent speakers. While above mentioned strategies are significant, these are not enough for the holistic development of the student. Therefore, our College organized field visits for students to different places where people living on the margins reside, social awareness programmes on different critical issues, provocative street plays and gender sensitization acts etc. This helped students to develop reflective thinking on social issues that engulf our society and sensitized them towards the less privileged sections of our nation. The National Service Scheme, Dramatic Society and others have been very active on this front.

All of this became possible with constant involvement of and support from our faculty members who are known and valued for their academic credentials, innovative teaching methodologies and never ending zeal for constant knowledge dispersal. However, learning is a two way process where teachers and students are equal shareholders. To positively nurture the learning process, the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of our College organized a number of Faculty Development Programmes on variety of issues like goals of higher education, learning management systems, quality assurance in higher education etc. that has immensely benefitted our faculty members and added to their expertise. It is inspiring to share 5

that our faculty members have been fervent in applying the skills gained from these workshops in their teaching. We are actively fulfilling and working towards maintaining the set standards and strive to excel in it. Our College is equally focussing on research oriented learning of teachers. The cumulative effect of these developments is clearly visible in academic graph of the students that has shown upward trend in this academic year as well.

The success of students in sports and unleashing of talent in cultural events have further contributed to the enabling environment of our College. Though our College has constraint of space and absence of a sport field, it has not stopped our enthusiastic students from performing in an exemplary manner in sports events of inter-college, university, state and national level. Like the previous academic year, our talented Para athlete Prashant brought name and fame to the college. Excellent performances by Arshadeep Singh Sidhu, Rahul and Atul Kumar have further added to the College‘s pride. Our College successfully conducted the Annual Cultural Fest ‗Surlok 2019‘ where students showed their creative instinct through means of debate, quiz, dance, theatre etc. In addition to this, many other cultural activities were also organized by the College in academic year 2018-2019.

Inclusion remains an important aspect to understand the nature of educational institution. Having developed a vibrant academic and plural culture where ideas flourish and prosper, our College has now joined the exclusive club of University of Delhi Colleges by conducting special sports event for the visually impaired students. Keeping in line with international and national standards that demand inclusion of differently abled in sports activities, our College organized ‗Ankur: Athletic Meet for Visually Impaired‘ for inculcating self confidence in the differently abled students and making them part of the mainstream as agent of development. To imbibe students with ethical and moral values, our College has recently started Bisman: Centre for Human Values, so that we are able to provide well educated, humble and concerned citizens to work for society.

The College is continuously working for improving the standards of education, expansion of the digitization process, furthering of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) facility, maintaining an efficient working environment, eco-friendly infrastructure etc.

After this overview, I present a detailed report of all the College constituent Bodies and Societies.

2. COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION

2.1 Parent Body

President: S. Manjinder Singh Sirsa General Secretary: S. Harmeet Singh Kalka

2.2 Governing Body

Treasurer: S. Gurbachan Singh Suri

2.3 College Administration

Principal Dr. Man Mohan Kaur Vice-Principal Dr. Gurmohinder Singh Bursar Dr. Hari Om Librarian Dr. Gurmeet Singh Administrative Officer (Officiating) Ms. Meera Dhiri Section Officer (Accounts, Officiating) S. Jaswinder Singh

2.4 Ensuring Participatory Decision making Secretary: Dr. (Mrs.) Deep M. Singh

Staff Council is a statutory body under the University Ordinance XVIII, of the University Calendar which ensures the spirit of democratic governance and teachers‘ participation in administration of the College. In its meeting during the year 2018-19, the staff council held deliberations and discussions which included: (i) Cultural Activities, (ii) Sports Activities, (iii) National Service Scheme, (iv) Academic Societies, (v) Planning for College cultural festival ‗Surlok‘ and ‗Annual Day‘, (vi) Celebration of 550th Birth Anniversary of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, and (vii) Discussion of various policies at the College level and new changes and guidelines for NAAC. I am personally thankful to members of the Staff Council for contributing meaningfully to deliberations and discussions held in the meetings.

2.5 Academic Departments and Convenors

 Department of Commerce Dr. Vinod Kumar  Department of Economics Dr. Meena Singh  Department of English Dr. Indra Kaul  Department of Hindi and Hindi Journalism Dr. Renu Dugg al  Department of History Dr. Baljeet Singh  Department of Mathematics Mr. R. K. Gupta  Department of Physical Education Dr. Rajwant Singh  Department of Political Science Dr. Gopinath Pillai  Department of Punjabi Dr. Vinayneet Kaur  Department of Sanskrit Dr. Dharmendra Kumar

2.6 Students’ Enrolment

Total Number of Students: 2388

Out of the total number of students 2349 were enrolled in the undergraduate courses and 39 in the Post-graduate courses. 802 new students were admitted in the academic session 2018-19. The graph given below shows the number of students admitted for the various Undergraduate and Post-graduate courses during the year.

Undergraduate Courses

B.Com. (H) 95 B.A. (H) English 33 Admissions 2018-19 B.A. (H) Hindi 25 250 B.A. (H) History 40 B.A. (H) Political Science 28 200 B.A. (H) Punjabi 14 150 B.A. (H) Hindi Journalism 31 100 B.A. (H) Business Economics 50 B.Sc. (H) Mathematics 52 50 B. Com. (Prog.) 201 0 B.A. (Prog.) 210

TOTAL: 779

Postgraduate Courses

M.Com. 08 M.A. (Punjabi) 15 TOTAL: 23

In enrolment overall and in several courses, the gender ratio of students has shown an upward trend in the number of female students as compared to past years.

2.7 Students’ Advisory Committee Convenor: Ms. Harpreet Bahri

Students‘ Advisory Committee has been acting as an advisory body to the elected members of College Students‘ Union with the view to training and sensitizing them through representation and participation, thereby nurturing in them a sense of service and responsibility. Our Students‘ Union has been exhibiting concern and initiative for solving problems faced by students. Keeping in mind the multilingual and multicultural nature of the College, it acts as an essential link connecting various student communities and resolves issues and problems concerning them.

The Students‘ Union elections for 2018-19 were successfully conducted on 12 September, 2018. Names of the Office Bearers of the Students‘ Union of academic session 2018-19 are as under:

President Sachin Rai Vice-president Ishmeet Singh Secretary Rajni Tiwari Joint-secretary Prince Bhati Central Councillor Jaskirat Singh and Parth Arora

The Oath Taking Ceremony for the new Office Bearers was held on 6 October, 2018 wherein they pledged to perform their duties and responsibilities with honesty and integrity and sought blessings of the Almighty. During their tenure, the Office Bearers of the Union not only co-ordinated with Arts and Culture Society to oversee the successful management of ‗Surlok‘, but also invited the popular singer Guri to entertain the students. They also coordinated with the College authorities in maintenance of basic amenities for students like availability of drinking water, upkeep of College property etc. on a regular basis.

2.8 DIVINITY SOCIETY Convenor: Dr. Ghanshyam Bairwa

Sri Guru Granth Sahib, the Holy Book of the Sikhs, embodies divine wisdom helping us to lead a life of virtue, piety and rectitude. In keeping with its tradition, Aprampaar- the Divinity Society of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College, reflecting the unabated enthusiasm and selfless devotion of the college, remains active throughout the year. Aprampaar means something which is infinite, limitless, above all and everything, hence, the supreme lord!

The inaugural sessions of all the academic and cultural events in the College, start with the College prayer ’Deewa Bale Andhera Jaaye’, recited by the volunteers of Divinity Society. Two sessions of Sehaj-Path was organized in two phases- first, from 1 August, 2018 to 17 November, 2018 and second from 19 November, 2018 to 14 March, 2019. The society organized an event ‗The Divine Meet‘ on 30 August, 2018 in college with an objective to instil the values of humanity and kindness in the students. 10

An Intra-College Quiz Competition on Sikh history related to Guru Nanak Dev Ji was organised on the eve of Founder‘s Day, 16 November 2018, in which students from various courses participated. The members of the society participated in a Nagar Kirtan on 22 November 2019 at Gurduwara Sees Ganj Sahib.

During the annual college fest Surlok 2K19 society organised its Annual Kirtan Competition ‗Jas Gaayan‘ and ‗The Divine Meet 2‘, aiming to impart the teachings and philosophy of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji in the month of March celebrating the 550th birth anniversary of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. The Society also organised a religious trip in the month of April, 2019 to Anandpur Sahib, where Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji founded the Khalsa Panth in 1699.

During the year 2018- 19, students of ‗Aprampaar’ Society brought laurels to the College by winning various Inter-College events:

Date College/Institution Prize Won Achievers

12 October, 2018 Mata Sundri College for Women Second Kirtan Group - (Gurmat Sangeet Kirtan Competition) 12 October, 2018 Mata Sundri College for Women Individual Arpit Singh – (Individual Prize for Tabla) Prize for Best (BA Punjabi Instrumentalist (Hons.) (Tabla) 26 & 28 October, Gurdwara Singh Sabha, Greater First Kirtan Group 2018 Kailash II – (Gurmat Sangeet Kirtan Competition) 24 January, 2019 Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of First Kirtan Group Commerce – (Gurmat Sangeet Kirtan Competition) 24 January, 2019 Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Individual Harsa Singh Commerce – (Gurmat Sangeet Prize for Best (BCP I Year) Kirtan Competition) Instrumentalist (Taarshehnai) 24 January, 2019 Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of First Maneet Singh Commerce – (Bani Kanth (BCP III Year) Competition) 24 January, 2019 Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of First Maneet Singh Commerce – (Bani Kanth (BCP III Year) Competition) Harsimar Kaur (BCP I Year) 28 February, 2019 Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa First Kirtan Group College – (Gurmat Sangeet Kirtan Competition)

3. COLLEGE FUNCTIONING

3.1 College Finance

The Non–Plan Budget for the academic year 2018 – 19 is approximately 2569.96 lacs rupees.

3.2 New Purchases and Maintenance Purchase Committee: Convenor – Dr. Rajeev Midha Maintenance Committee: Convenor – CA. A. P. Singh Arora

Procurement of new equipment and the maintenance of the existing infrastructure and equipment are extremely important to ensure smooth functioning of the College. The new purchases made in the academic year 2018-19 are as follows:

 Key Board, Mouse and Printer  Musical Instrument  Water Motor  Water Purifier  Braille Touch Note Taker  Daisy Pocket Players and Victor Reader New Generation  Chairs

In the academic year 2018-19, repair and maintenance work undertaken at the College include repair and upkeep of the Lift, RO systems, Water Coolers, Intercom, Projectors, CCTV, and Sanitary work. Maintenance of AC plants installed in the Library and RO systems was completed under the Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC). For the proposed repair, renovation and whitewash of the College premises, the initial processes have been underway. Under this, currently the washroom for staff members is being renovated.

3.3 Bhai Gurdas Library

Bhai Gurdas Library is a resource centre of the College with a large number of books, journals and magazines. The library has also taken membership of INFLIBNET and DELNET. INFLIBNET (Information and Library Network Centre) is an Inter-University Centre of UGC which provides seamless access to electronic resources. DELNET (Developing Library Network) is a major operational resource sharing library network in India connecting 1674 libraries in 32 States and UTs in India and seven other countries. Apart from access to e-resources, its services include Inter Library Loan (ILL) and Document Delivery Services (DDS).

Number of Books added during the academic year 2018 – 2019

General Fund 1255 Students‘ Aid Fund 86 BBE Fund 27 Hindi Journalism Fund 75

Details of Periodical collection in the Library

Journals subscribed 16 Magazines 30 Newspapers 21

3.4 Computer Labs

For facilitating the admission process and maintaining Online Attendance of students Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), introduced last year, has been continued this year as well. The additional computer lab has been fully operational to cater to programme and e-learning needs of the students of different disciplines. The College has seven computer labs which are enabled with Internet Access Facility (IAF) and free Wi-Fi facility of 1 GB per day for students as well as faculty members. These labs are equipped with 180 computers which are regularly updated, along with two servers and 6 printers which are available for the use of students. The College also has 2 Smart Boards and 4 Star Board Interactive Tablets for encouraging innovative teaching methods. These facilities are well-maintained under the supervison of Mr. Sunny Kumar who provides technical support and assistance.

3.5 Medical Facility

Dr. D. L. Chopra, M.B.B.S, is available for medical consultation in the Medical Room of the College from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm on all working days.

3.6 College Canteen

One of the most popular spaces in the campus is the College canteen. It is an important platform for informal student-to-student interaction as well as for nurturing friendship over shared snacks. As the main College canteen is under renovation, the temporary canteen is currently operating at the rear side of the College from 8:50 am to 5 pm. It offers a wide range of snacks and beverages at affordable prices.

3.7 College Gym

The College gym has been functioning with the latest equipment and facilities for fitness and recreation of students and staff. The gym is open from 10 am to 4 pm subject to certain conditions. It is heartening to see that a number of students are 13

encouraged to understand the importance of health and fitness and avail of the gym facilities.

4. INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL (IQAC)

IQAC has been established as a quality sustenance measure for performance evaluation, assessment and accreditation and quality up-gradation of our College. Since quality enhancement is a continuous process, the IQAC has become a part of the institution‘s system and works towards realization of the goals of quality enhancement and sustenance. The prime task of the IQAC is to develop a system for conscious, consistent and catalytic improvement in the overall performance of institutions.

IQAC has organised a number of programmes successfully in 2018-2019:

 A Youth Talk (in collaboration with ICT Academy) was organized on 9 August, 2019. More than 100 students participated from our college.  One Day Faculty Development Programme was organized for the IQAC Coordinators on the theme ‗Shifted Goalposts in new NAAC: A Challenge for today‘s IQAC‘ on 10 September, 2018. More than 50 participants from other institutions, who successfully attended the programme, felt that it added an immense academic and professional value for the IQAC coordinators who have been entrusted with the task of accreditation and assessment which involves technical process of preparing and uploading documents on a regular basis.  An initiative was taken by IQAC and Research Committee of our College to provide Research Grants to teachers (with students participation) to undertake quality research in their respective fields. This helped to inculcate and strengthen research culture in the College and to promote involvement of teachers and students in research activities. Ten projects were awarded on 20 August, 2019 by us. The projects were of two types: Discipline specific project (with a grant of up to Rs. 10,000) and interdisciplinary project (with a grant of Rs. 15,000).  A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on 10 September, 2018 between Haribhai. V. Desai Arts, Science and Commerce College, Pune and us with an objective to stimulate and facilitate the development of collaborative and mutually beneficial programs to enhance the intellectual life and cultural development on both institutions.  Another landmark achievement of IQAC has been in its pioneering initiative to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 10 November, 2018 with ten colleges of University of Delhi and Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University with an aim to form a Cluster to undertake collaborative activities in field of higher education. The main objective has been to promote and facilitate the students and teachers exchange programs, and undertake joint activities in faculty development.  A Cloud literacy day was celebrated on 5 October, 2018 in association with ICT academy and Amazon Web Service to enable students to learn cloud 14

technology skills. The students who participated in it learned the modules online through self-instructed videos and exercises and prove their cloud learning skills.  IQAC members attended and participated in a Bridge Conference themed Fostering India for Industry 4.0 organised by ICT Academy on 12 December, 2018.  A Three Day workshop was organized on Office Automation and Documentation for NAAC from 4-6 January, 2019. The main Resource Person was Mrs. Keyaa Mukherjee, Nanawati College Mumbai who has made a name for herself by successfully undertaking office automation and paperless office. The Workshop equipped the IQAC functionaries and administrative staff of different colleges from all over Delhi as participants with documentation for NAAC, office automation, data communication and data management, document control and record management, effective communication and soft skills. It was also supported by many practical sessions.  A Talk on Virtual Police Station was jointly organized by IQAC and Placement Cell of the College in collaboration with Commonwealth of Human Rights Initiative (CHIR) on 17 January, 2019. It enabled students to learn about the basics of Virtual Police Station and how to file an FIR. A fellowship programme and an internship to assist municipal councilors in creating good governance were also offered to our students by Praja Foundation.  A workshop on ‗Google Classroom‘ was organized on 21 Feb, 2019 in our College. The major objective was to make our staff equipped with virtual classroom and promote paperless approach in college. The event was a successful initiative as most of the participants have started working with it.  IQAC initiated a Centre for Human Values and an invigorating session was organized on 13 March, 2019. Veer Bhupinder Singh ji, an eminent personality from USA was the Guest speaker.  A Government E- Market Place (GEM) has been launched in our College.  An Investor education seminar on ‗Fundamentals of Investment‘ was organized by IQAC and SOFICA society in association with Bajaj Capital on 14 March, 2019 in our College. The main objective of the program was to empower the teaching and non-teaching staff members to manage their financial in future.  A bi-annual e-magazine was started in this academic year of which two issues are already uploaded on the College website.  A Five-Day FDP was jointly organized by us and Ram Lal Anand College on the theme Quality Assurance in HEIs: Reorienting Teaching-Learning Paradigm from 15-19 March, 2019. A total number of 50 participants attended the programme. Professor S. Sivasubramanian, Former Vice-Chancellor of Bharathiar and Noorul Islam Universities, Ms. Sailaja Modem, Department of Education, Gargi College, Prof. J. S. Virdi (Former Head, Department of Microbiology, University of Delhi South Campus), Jerald Ozee Fernandes, Country Manager l Rawahy Est. Dubai Investment park Dubai, UAE, Jaya Mala Iyer, Professor M. M. Chaturvedi, Department of Zoology, University of Delhi, Mr. Sandip Lokhande (ABET IDEAL Scholar), Dean, MIT Academy

of Engineering, Pune, and Dr. Swati Pal, Principal J.D.M. College were among the prominent Resource Persons.  With a view to improve communication with Parents, an important stakeholder in the teaching learning process, IQAC took initiative to organize Parents-Teacher meeting on 20 April, 2019. In the meeting, faculty of various departments interacted with parents of students and discussed about the strengths and potential areas of improvement of students. Parents were also informed about various initiatives of the College for improving overall educational experience such as feedback forms for students and parents, certificate courses, placement cell, ICT based teaching and learning, and mentoring by teachers etc.

Journal of Research and Innovation: Editor: Deepak Sharma

With a view to providing a platform for theoretical and empirical analysis of the relevant contemporary and historical issues to scholars engaged in interdisciplinary research in social science, we publish a peer-reviewed, refereed journal ‗Journal of Research and Innovation’ which has been registered with RNI and ISSN. The Journal particularly encourages academicians and researchers to undertake such research in their local settings and share relevant and insightful comments that are often overlooked in academic literature but are critical for local communities. The members of the Editorial Committee are: Dr. P. K. Mehta, Dr. G. S. Sood, Dr. Gita Lakhanpal, Ms. Priya Jain and Dr. Manmeet Kaur. It gives me immense pleasure to state that the third issue of the same was published in September, 2018.

Following is the report of academic and co-curricular activities conducted in this academic session in compliance with the recommendations of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC).

5. ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED IN COLLEGE

5.1 Seminars, Conferences, Workshops and Talks organised by the College

With the purpose of improving skills and knowledge of students and faculty members and for keeping pace with contemporary and discursive ideas in the academia, the College has a tradition wherein various departments hold Seminars, Conferences, Workshops and Talks throughout the academic session. During the year 2018-19, following academic events were organised:

 Under the convenorship of Dr. Gopinath Pillai and co-convenorship of Dr. Indrajeet Singh, the Department of Political Science, Sri Guru Nanak Dev 16

College, Dev Nagar Karol Bagh organized a seminar on theme of ‗Coalition Politics in India: Boon or Bane?‘ on 7 February 2019. The inaugural session started with address by Dr. Gopinath Pillai who highlighted the duality and contradiction in nature of contemporary coalition politics in India which focuses more on arithmetic than on chemistry or normative social goals to address real issues faced by country at large. Dr. Indrajeet Singh highlighted the relation between India‘s diversity, non-elite aspirations and coalition politics. Dr. Gurmohinder Singh emphasized on how coalition has become a compulsion for national parties and the need for pre-poll alliances. In his key note address, E. Sridharan outlined the exceptional pattern and different phases of coalition politics in India. Sridharan further argued that the results of upcoming 2019 Lok Sabha elections will clarify whether we will enter a post-coalition phase or a witness the rise of new dominant party. In his inaugural address, Paranjoy Guha Thakurta discussed the uncertain nature of Indian politics and multiple possibilities that can be expected in future. Ujjwal Kumar Singh problematized the empirical reality and variedness of coalition politics by situating it in the overdetermining structural sphere of social class coalitions. Dr. Ajay K. Mehra problematized cabinet as a place of formation of different social coalitions that lead to unexpected consequences. Subhendu Ranjan Raj provided an empirical and descriptive analysis of emerging coalition politics in India by highlighting its different features.

 The Department of Economics organised a seminar on theme of how to improve employability of students. Dr. Sonali Yadav, specialist in NSE Embedded Technical Analysis Tool' and 'E-views Software' for forecasting stock market momentum conducted the seminar.

 A One Day International Seminar was organized on ‘Hindi Kavita Ki Lokdharmi Parampara’ by the Department of Hindi and Hindi Journalism on 1 November 2018.

 A Talk on ‗Career Counseling‘ by renowned career counselor Ms. Usha Albuquerque was organized on 26 September 2018.

 ‗Josh Talks‘ was organized in the college on 27 September, 2018. The speakers were Ms. Sonal Kapoor and Ms. Meghna Saraogi.

 A Talk with a talk on ‗Volume of Surface Revolution‘ by Dr. J. K. Thukral, HOD, Department of Mathematics, Shri Ram College of Commerce was organized on 10 October, 2018.

 A Talk on ‘Vaishvik Patal Par Hindi' by Professor Puran Chand Tandon, Department of Hindi, University of Delhi was organized on 14 October, 2018.

 A Talk on ‗Artificial Intelligence‘ by Prof. Rahul K. Mishra by IILM was organized on 24 January, 2019.

 A Talk on the ‗Vernacular Sources for Reconstructing History of Medieval India‘ by Dr. Vipul Singh, Associate Professor, Department of History, University of Delhi was organized on 31 January, 2019.

 A Talk under ‗Meet the Author‘ programme was organized on Chinua Achebe‘s ‗Things Fall Apart‘ by renowned author Ms. Nandini Sen on 24 January, 2019.

 A Talk on ‗Some Aspects of the Gandhian Movements‘ by Prof. Salil Misra, Pro- VC, Centre for Liberal Studies, Ambedkar University, New Delhi was organized on 11 February, 2019.

 A Talk under ‗Meet the Author‘ programme was organized with an interactive session for students with renowned author and poet Mr. Ashok Vajpeyi on 27 February, 2019.

 A Talk under ‗Meet the Author‘ programme was organized with renowned poet Mr. Keki Daruwalla on 8 March, 2019.

 A Talk on ‗Modern Punjabi Poetry‘ by renowned author and Sahitya Academy Award winner Dr. Mohanjeet was organized on 4 April, 2019.

 The enabling unit organised a panel discussion on ‗Disability: Issues and Challenges in Contemporary India‘ on 14 March, 2019. Esteemed speakers with expertise on disability shared their views. Sanjeev Kumar H. M. spoke on the issue of affirmative action for the disabled and Indian State‘s callous attitude towards it. Jagdish Chander theoretically analysed disability rights model in Indian context. Nikhil Jain discussed issue of special schools for education of disabled and Deepa Palaniappan discussed rural poverty implications for disabled in contemporary India.

 A Two Day Student-Cum-Faculty National Seminar titled ‗Revisiting Nationalism and its Changing Contours: The Curious Case of the Returnee Indian‘ was organized on 5-6 April, 2019. The keynote address was given by Dr. Raj Kumar, Department of English, DU, special address by Mr. Novi Kapadia, Department of English, S.G.T.B. Khalsa College and plenary address was given by Dr. Sumittar Singh Walia –PU, Chandigarh. The papers that were read at the seminar explored multiple themes of Diaspora, Nationalism and Returnee India through cinema, history and historical figures and literature. In six academic sessions of the seminar, participants included, Nidhi Sharma; Rameshwar Singh‘ Jyoti Sheron and Pallavi; Dr. Kumkum Yadav; Deeksha Suri; Aditee Sharma; Shiva Shara; Harshita Kalra; Divesh and Anupal Kaur; Praveen Kumar; Dr. Bhagwant Kour; Aman Aggrawal; Shilini Shah; Rupal, Sarvapreet and Arundeep; Sourabh Singh; Jayesh, Saloni and Tavleen; Priya, Jasleen and Rasleen. Dr. Indra Kaul was the convenor of the seminar and different sessions were chaired by Mr. Novi Kapadia, Dr. Prem Srivastava, Dr. Gita Lakhanpal, Dr. Jyoti Bajaj Desai, and Dr. Brati Biswas.

 A Talk on ‗Recent Trade Wars and Retaliation‘ by Dr. Vidya Jain and Dr. Kirti Khanna on 4 April 2019.

 A Seminar on ‗How to Crack Management Examinations‘ by Mr. Dhrubajyoti Banik was organized on 11 April, 2019. The session discussed the eligibility criterion sought by top B-Schools and professional courses like MBA and MIM. It was followed by an interactive session in which students clarified their doubts regarding job prospects, weightage of CAT score and its disctinction with GMAT score etc.

 To commemorate the 550th Birth Anniversary of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, an International Conference was organized at the College on 22-23 April, 2019, under the convenorship of Dr. Meena Singh. The theme of the conference was ‗Teachings and Legacy of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji’. The event brought together various scholars from India, USA and UK to deliberate upon and make critical interventions on the significance of the teachings and philosophy of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Bibi Ranjeet Kaur, Senior Vice President, D.S.G.M.C. was the chief guest of the occasion and the presidential address was given by Dr. Jaspal Singh, Member, Minorities Commission. Prof. Sukhdial Singh from Punjabi University, Patiala delivered the key note address. Prof. Nashir Naqvi from Punjabi University, Patiala graced the occasion as the special guest and shared his views on the tribute of Urdu poets to Sri Guru Nanak Dev ji. The Two Day International Conference was divided into eight technical sessions in which around fifty papers were presented by the eminent scholars. The themes covered during the conference included Relevance of Guru Nanak Dev ji in modern society, Role and Status of Women in Sikhism, Jap Vich Khand, Economic Vision of Guru Nanak: Solution to Mankind Problems, The Concept of Ideal Society as envisaged by Guru Nanak Dev ji, and Guru‘s thoughts on Education. The conference concluded with the brief report on the proceedings of the conference presented by the Principal, Dr. Man Mohan Kaur and valedictory address delivered by Dr. Sawraj Singh from USA.

5.2 Academic Achievements of Students

Education at S.G.N.D. Khalsa College has a well-rounded perspective with equal emphasis on academic excellence as well as on knowledge application in real life situations. This is reflected in the results of all the departments. Students of all courses have shown continuous improvement in grades.

Course-wise pass percentage of students (2018)

B. Com. (H) B. Com. (Prog.) I YR. 104/104 100% I YR. 171/171 100% II YR. 138/141 98% II YR. 248/251 99% III YR. 100/100 100% III YR. 171/171 100%

B.A. (H) Hindi B.A. (H) Punjabi I Yr. 103/103 100% I YR. 21/25 95% II YR. 23/23 100% II YR. 32/34 94% III YR. 36/36 100% III YR. 31/31 100%

B.A. (Prog.) B.A. (H) Business Economics I YR. 142/149 95% I YR. 44/44 100% II YR. 119/123 98% II YR. 22/23 97% III YR. 163/163 100% III YR. 37/37 100%

B.A. (H) English B.A. (H) Political Science I YR. 35/37 95% I YR. 31/33 94% II YR. 77/77 100% II YR. 59/59 100% III Yr. 42/42 100% III YR. 36/36 100%

B.A. (H) History B.A. (H) Hindi Journalism I YR. 48/50 96% I YR. 34/34 100% II YR. 24/24 100% II YR. 26/26 100% III YR. 49/49 100% III YR. 47/47 100%

B.Sc. (H) Mathematics I YR. 73/75 97%

5.3 Academic and Co-curricular Special Cash Awards (2017-18)

No. Title of the Award Instituted by Achievement Student Award 1. Jaspreet Kaur Principal Dr. Man First in Aggregate Amanpreet Kaur Rs. 1100 Memorial Prize Mohan Kaur in B.Com (Hons.) memory of her III Year Sister First in Aggregate Sonam Kalra Rs. 1100 B.Com. Programme III year

2. S. Joginder Singh Dr. Bhupender First in Aggregate Nidhi Ruhil Rs. 1100 Memorial Prize Singh in memory of B.A. (Hons.) Hindi his Father III year

3. Dr. Daulat Singh Dr. Rajinder Kaur First in Aggregate Ankita Pandey Rs. 1100 Memorial Prize in memory of her B.A. (Hons.) Hindi Father Journalism and Mass Communication, III year

4. Pandit Dhani Ram Dr. Daya Shankar First in Aggregate Shubham Anand Rs. 1100 Sharma Memorial Sharma in memory B.Com. (Hons.) Prize of his Father II year 5. Smt. Parvati Devi Dr. Daya Shankar First in Aggregate Mansi Rs. 1100 Sharma Memorial Sharma in memory B.Com. (Hons.) Prize of his Mother I year 6. Sh. Yashpal Sharma Dr. Daya Shankar First in Aggregate Manit Batra Rs. 1100 Memorial Prize Sharma in memory B.Com. (Programme) of his Brother II year

7. Bakhshi Inderjit Dr. Bhupinder Pal First in Aggregate Simranjeet Kaur Rs. 1100 Singh Memorial Prize Singh Bakhshi in B.A. (Hons.) Punjabi memory of his III year Father First in Aggregate Taranpreet Kaur Rs. 1100 B.A. (Hons.) Punjabi I year 8. Sardarni Iqbal Kaur Dr. Bhupinder Pal Best Student from Divinity Niharika Kaur Rs. 1100 Bakhshi Memorial Singh Bakhshi in Society Gulati Prize memory of his Best Student from Gatka Simranjeet Singh Rs. 1100 Mother Team Sarna

9. Mrs. Bimla Kapoor Dr. Vineet Kapoor Second in Aggregate Karthik Aggarwal Rs. 1100 Memorial Prize in memory of his B.Com (Hons.) III Year Mother

10. Sh. Jeevan Mehta Dr. P.K. Mehta in First in Aggregate Devika Marwah Rs. 1100 Memorial Prize memory of his B.A. (Hons.) Father Business Economics I Year

11. Smt. & Sh. Amrit Lal Dr. Jyoti Bajaj Desai First in Aggregate Aashima Sapra Rs. 2500 Bajaj Memorial Prize in memory of her B.A. (Hons.) English Father III Year Second in Aggregate Ashutosh Gupta Rs. 2500 B.A. (Hons.) English III Year

No. Title of the Award Instituted by Achievement Student Award 12. Mata Joginder Kaur Dr. Hernake Singh First in Aggregate Vandana Singh Rs. 1100 Memorial Prize Gill in memory of B.A. (Hons.) Hindi his Mother Journalism and Mass Communication I year 13. Mata Sukhwinder Kaur Dr. Hernake Singh Third in Aggregate Tajinder Singh Rs. 1100 Memorial Prize Gill in memory of B.A. (Hons.) Hindi his Massijee (Aunt) II year

5.4 Sports Achievements of Students

Students’ participation in sports

The session 2018-19 has been fruitful for students of SGND Khalsa College in the field of sports. There have been a number of remarkable performances both at the individual and team level. Yoga, which was introduced last year in the list of sport activities of our College, gained further popularity this year and witnessed larger participation from students. Similarly, Gatka, a traditional Sikh Martial art form, is now an activity in which our College students are excelling and winning laurels. Following are the sporting activities in which students of our college participated this year at various levels.

Following are the games in which our students participated in various Inter-College and other Open Tournaments:

1. Athletics – Track & Field 2. Athletics - Cross Country 3. Hand Ball 4. Base Ball 5. Soft Ball 6. Rhythmic Gymnastics 7. Cricket 8. Football 9. Weight Lifting 10. Power Lifting 11. Judo 12. Wrestling 13. Boxing 14. Hockey 15. Taekwondo 16. Best Physique 17. Yoga

Sports achievements at a glance

In their effort to excel in various tournaments and competitions our sportsmen and women never forget to follow the tradition of healthy competition and a sporting spirit. They have brought much honour to our institution in the past and continue to carry forward the legacy of high achievements in this field.

• Yoga: Three students of S.G.N.D. Khalsa College participated in the All India Inter University Championship held at the University of Madras in February, 2019. They made a mark and were commended for their performances. The College Yoga team also emerged champion by winning the first three best performances in the competition held at University of Delhi.

• Athletics:

Track and Field:

The participating students of S.G.N.D. Khalsa College were adjudged as runners up in the intercollege athletics championship held at the Polo ground, University of Delhi in October, 2018. Arshadeep Singh Sidhu and Rahul, two shining sport stars of our college, made two New Meet Record (NMR) in Race Walking (28 km), in intercollege championship and also participated successfully in the inter-university athletics championship held at Mangalore University in November, 2018.

Cross Country:

The students of our college performed well and bagged the third place in the inter college championship held at NSIT, Dwarka, New Delhi.

•Hand Ball:

Atul Kumar participated in the All India Inter University Handball Championship held at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar.

•Para athletics:

It is a matter of great pride that para athlete Prashant repeated his remarkable performance of last year bagging several prizes at the National Para Athletic Championship held at Patna in March, 2019. He won a gold medal in 200 m., silver medal in 150 m. events and a bronze medal in shot-put throw. Prashant also got a gold medal during the Taekwondo championship taking the overall tally for para athletics for our College to an all-time high.

S.G.N.D. Khalsa College Cricket Tournament 2019

The Second S.G.N.D. Khalsa College Cricket Tournament was organized from 25-28 February, 2019 at the Tal Katora Cricket Ground. Six teams from various colleges of the University of Delhi participated in the tournament. The final match was played between College of Vocational Studies and Delhi College of Arts and Commerce on 28 February, 2019. Delhi College of Arts and Commerce won the trophy.

5.4(a) ANNUAL SPORTS DAY Convenor: Dr. Vinay Neet Kaur Co-Convenor: Dr. Rajwant Singh

Carrying forward the fine tradition of bringing together great sports talent from within and outside S.G.N.D. Khalsa College, the annual sports day was held at Thyagraj Stadium, New Delhi on 22 February, 2019. Like every year, the sports day was organized on a large scale and witnessed enthusiastic participation of eager and talented sportsmen and women.

The event began with the rendition of the college prayer by students of the Divinity Society. The occasion was graced by Lt. Col. Vikram Kashyap AO 2 Delhi BN NCC, who also took the salute of the march past by students representing various college societies.

A number of sports tournaments were held during the annual sports meet. These included Table Tennis (Boys/Girls), Badminton (Boys/Girls), Basketball (Boys/Girls), Volleyball (Boys), Mini Football (Boys), Football Penalty Shoot Out, Athletic events and Tug of War. Faculty members also participated in 50 m. race (Men/Women) and other interesting races.

Ankur: Inter-College Athletic Meet for Visually Impaired Students

S.G.N.D. Khalsa College joined the exclusive club of University of Delhi Colleges that host a special sports event for visually impaired students. This initiative was aimed at building a strong base for visually impaired youth in the field of sports. The purpose was also to give an opportunity of social interaction with peers to these students. These remarkable young boys and girls took part in Ankur with great zeal and enthusiasm. Their eager participation proved that breaking barriers and tackling difficult tasks is not something reserved only for the sighted. Several Track and Field Competitions were held during Ankur, in all three categories- T-11, T-12, T-13. Seventy two prizes in all were given and new talent was discovered at our College and other colleges.

6. KEEPING PACE WITH TIMES 6.1 Placement Society Convenor: Dr. Neeta Dhingra

Keeping up with its promise to continuously strive forward, the Placement Cell has played an immensely crucial role in facilitating Placement related activities this session. Amidst the uncertain environment for Job seekers in the country and worldwide, the society has stood out in maintaining its strategic associations with the corporates.

The session 2018-19 witnessed a huge variety of domains offered to students including Banking, Finance, Sales, Marketing, Consultancy, IT, Education etc. The 24

range of profiles allowed students to pick and choose their area of interest from the pool of diverse opportunities. As many as 400 students registered for this placement and internship session from distinct courses and backgrounds.

The feedbacks from our corporate visitors have been overwhelming, with many of them expressing their appreciation for tremendous confidence and communication skills displayed by our students. The gracious feather of being in top 10 placement cells (9th position) in Delhi University got added to the hat of Placement Cell in former session according to the independent survey conducted by media platform DU Assassins.

The Placement Cell added to its accolades by hosting its first ever Internship Fair along with the third edition of its annual Job Fair. Titled Embarkation 2019, the event was a grand success with as many as over 300 students from multiple colleges, courses and backgrounds got the opportunity of getting placed at companies like SMC Insurance, Genpact, Skill Development Council of India and Red Carpet to name a few.

Throughout the session 2018-19, some of the best names from corporate world graced our campus. The major ones among them are as follows:

Company Job Profile Offered EY GDS ASSURANCE DECATHLON SPORTS INDIA SPORT LEADER ICICI PRUDENTIAL LIFE SALES TOMMY HILFIGER AND CALVIN KLEIN CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP OFFICER EY INDIA (FOR PASSED OUTS) ANALYST LAZZARO HR SOLUTIONS CORPORATE SALES, SEARCH ASSOCIATE IIM JOBS SALES, FINANCE L&T CONSTRUCTION GRADUATE COMMERCIAL TRAINEE FIS GLOBAL SEO AND ADWORDS SUPPORT NIIT LIMITED QUALITY CONTROLLER CONCENTRIX ADVISOR – OPERATION‘S TEAM EDFORA EDUCATIONAL COUNSELLOR JUSTDIAL CERTIFIED INTERNET CONSULTANTS JARO EDUCATION BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE McKINSEY AND COMPANY BUSINESS ANALYST GENPACT BANKING AND INSURANCE SMC INSURANCE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SKILL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL OF INDIA BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE, SALES/MARKETING, LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE, OPERATONS EXECUTIVE ASAHI GLASS INDIA LIMITED TRAINEE – PAYROLL

The corporate visitors were very happy to see the enthusiastic candidates and plausible arrangements extended by the society which is evident from the wonderfully positive written feedbacks provided by them. The Placement cell has been successful to maintain great campus-corporate relationship and establish the win-win position on both the sides. The session 2018-19 witnessed the highest package of all the times, that is, Rs. 12 Lakhs per annum.

The successful session of placements and internships was supported by skill enhancement and training seminars in order to prepare the students for recruitment processes:

 A session on ‗Career Counseling and Personality Grooming‘ was addressed by the celebrity speaker, Mrs. Usha Albuquerque on 26 September, 2018. She delivered the wisdom filled speech along with one to one question-answer round with the purpose of gracing the students with clarity for their career paths.  A lecture on ‗Virtual Police Station‘ coupled with the detailed police mechanism which persists in the country, was delivered by the representatives of Pragya Foundation on 17 January, 2019. The lecture was organized by the Placement cell in collaboration with IQAC.  The Time Group delivered a training session on ‗GD-PI and LinkedIn Profile‘ for the students to get them through the professional corporate world‘s tactics and tools on 30 August, 2018.  Mr. Kapil Bhateja (CA and Post Graduate from IIM – L) enlightened the students in regard to their first corporate job by delivering the lecture on ‗Campus to Connect‘ on 31 August, 2018. The lecture aimed at showing the picture of real-life working in corporate world to the students.

The Placement Cell feels pride to report final placement of over 150 students out of 250 final year candidates who appeared for the screening process of various companies. The team is highly devoted towards the development of students and enhancement of college‘s figures in terms of internships and placements. Continuing its legacy, the Placement Cell thrives to break its records and achieve the heights which reside, beyond the sky.

6.2 Right to Information (RTI) PIO: Ms. Rishibha Agarwal

The College has a Public Information Officer who manages the day to day activities as mandated under the RTI Act 2005. The PIO is the primary interface for all RTI related queries and the Principal is the First Appellate Authority. An honest effort is being made to maximize the quantum of information that is available in the public domain so as to make the functioning of the college as transparent as possible. A sincere attempt at sharing of information in the public domain has also exerted a healthy influence in promoting ethical work culture, better control and discipline within the system.

In the year financial year 2018-19, the College has received twelve (12) requests for information under the RTI Act and all of which were adequately answered within the prescribed time frame.

6.3 Internal Complaints Committee Presiding Officer: Dr. Neeta Dhingra Dr. Deep M. Singh (Member)

As enshrined in the Preamble to the Constitution of India, ―equality of status and opportunity must be secured for all its citizens.‖ A safe workplace is therefore a woman‘s legal right. The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 was enacted to ensure safe working spaces for women and to build enabling work environments that respect women‘s right to equality of status and opportunity.

As per the law, it is mandatory for every workplace to have an Internal Complaint Committee (ICC) that would play a critical role in prevention of sexual harassment at the workplace. Our college has an ICC which has established a mechanism to effectively and adequately resolve all such complaints. The committee has ensured that there is awareness amongst students about the significance of gender equality and knowledge of the fact that harassment of any kind shall be dealt severely. The committee meets at regular intervals and is ably supported by services of an NGO member and an advocate. The committee takes pride in observing that no complaint of sexual harassment has been received in the outgoing year.

6.4 Examination Committee Convenor: Dr. Gopinath Pillai

The Examination Committee successfully and efficiently conducted the University semester examinations during 2018–19. Over 2300 students appeared in the examinations held for different streams and disciplines. With the efficient and meticulous management skills of our members, the Examination Committee could accomplish various tasks relating to examinations without any obstacles.

6.5 Discipline Committee Convenor: Dr. Renu Duggal

In the academic session 2018-19, the Discipline Committee efficiently performed the responsibility of maintaining discipline amongst students. It has dealt with each and every case of indiscipline promptly and effectively. The Committee helped in maintaining strict discipline during all the events organised by the College throughout the year, especially during events like Students‘ Union Election, Fresher's Party, Founder‘s Day, Surlok- the Annual College fest, and the Sports Day. Throughout these programmes, the team was vigilant in keeping discipline specific issues under check and was also able to coordinate with the local police authorities for any help if needed.

6.6 Students’ Welfare Committee Convenor: Ms. Rishibha Agarwal

The Students Welfare Committee of the College works busily throughout the year for the welfare of students from all sections of the society especially weaker sections and reserved categories. A database is created of students coming from weaker socio-economic sections as well as students with special needs with the help of information relating to income status, special categories (including SC/ST), and the differently abled. Every effort is made to ensure that academics of students does not suffer due to lack of funds.The Welfare Committee granted fee concession to deserving students to the tune of 2,72,000 Rupees in this academic year.

Moreover, the Committee not only keeps itself updated of various schemes, scholarships and other economic benefits provided by governments and private organisations but also informs students about these through notices and College website uploads.This year a scholarship branch was set up in the College under the aegis of D.S.G.M.C. to educate students about various schemes run by both Central and State governments. A nodal officer from D.S.G.M.C. was appointed to help students in filing their applications for scholarships.

6.7 Anti-Ragging Cell Convenor: Dr. Gurmohinder Singh

For minimizing the risk of any incidence of ragging and unwarranted activity, the College premise is under the surveillance of CCTV cameras for close monitoring. Frequent interactions are also held with various student societies as well as the Student‘s Union in this regard. The team has been sincerely working towards creation of a friendly environment among the students. An anti-ragging affidavit is submitted by each student at the time of admission and at the beginning of subsequent sessions. Due to our sincere efforts, no case of ragging has occurred in the College.

6.8 Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC) Convenor: Dr. Indrajeet Singh

The College is sensitive to the special needs of the differently-abled students and has ensured maintenance of the infrastructure created for them. This year the Enabling Unit has provided visually impaired students with Daisy Player (technically superior instrument) to make reading process easy and comfortable. In addition to this, Braille Touch Notetaker, a typing instrument for visually impaired was purchased by the College under Equal Opportunity Cell.

Further, for greater inclusivity, the Enabling Unit with in collaboration with Deaprtment of Physical Education and Sports Society of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College, Dev Nagar Karol Bagh, jointly organized Ankur, sports event for visually impaired on 22 February, 2019. The event was highly successful with presence of 77 participants of which 31 were Male whereas 46 were Female. The sports event witnessed active participation from different colleges and departments under 28

University of Delhi. The sports event included four competitive games namely, Running, Short Put, Long Jump and Discuss Throw. The participants were divided into three categories based on their visual ability.

The enabling unit also organised a panel discussion on ‗Disability: Issues and Challenges in Contemporary India‘ on 14 March, 2019.

6.9 Websters Convenor: Dr. Meena Singh

Websters is a web development committee. It constantly updates the College website with the information on latest college events and activities to provide users all the information in a systematic manner. This includes students‘ attendance, departmental achievements and visual documentation of events. This year, department-wise links have been created as per the NAAC requirement. These departmental links will have all the information on academic as well as co-curricular activities for students. Feedback forms have also been uploaded on the website for students, teachers, parents and employers to provide their feedback on teaching, learning, evaluation, infrastructure and other facilities available in the College so that improvements in relevant areas could be made.

7. ADDITIONS TO FACULTY

Following appointments were made on ad-hoc basis during the academic year 2018 – 2019:

Department of Economics and Business Economics Ms. Mamta Ahuja Ms. Sukhwinder Kaur Ms. Garima Babbar Dr. Sarika Khurana Ms. Gunjit Kaur Ms. Pramilla

Department of Commerce Dr. Amrinder Kaur Dr. Manmeet Kaur Ms. Jasmine Kaur Mr. Manveet Singh Dr. Jasmine Kaur Lamba Ms. Silky Bhambri Ms. Gurneet Kaur Mr. Ishmeet Singh Ms. Preeti Gupta Ms. Gurjot Kaur Ms. Saumya Chaturvedi 29

Department of English Ms. Priya Jain Ms. Nidhi Verma

Department of Environmental Science Dr. Ashish Thomas

Department of Hindi and Hindi Journalism Dr. Bhupinder Kaur Dr. Shailja Dr. Hardeep Kaur Ms. Savi Lata Yadav Mr. Mahendra Pratap Singh Dr. Manish Ojha

Department of History Dr. Preeti Singh Ms. Radhika Mishra Dr. Deepak K. Nair

Department of Mathematics Ms. Deepinder Kaur Ms. Priyanka Modi Mr. Mansimran Singh Ms. Prakriti Saxena

Department of Political Science Dr. Archana Sharma Dr. Bineet Kaur Ms. Bhavna Sharma Mr. Aditya Pandey

Department of Physical Education Dr. Rajwant Singh

Department of Punjabi Dr. Jasvinder Kaur Bindra

8. FAREWELL AND FELICITATION

8.1 Retirements

Dr. P. K. Mehta

Dr. P.K. Mehta, Associate professor in the Department of Economics, superannuated from the College on 30 September, 2018 after a distinguished service of 43 years. He joined the department in 1975. His areas of interest included International Trade, International Business, India's economic development and micro and macro- economics. He had a keen interest in research and published many books and also several research papers in reputed national and international journals. He also participated in several conferences both within India and abroad. He also served the college as a Convenor and member of several committees including Provident Fund, Student Welfare, Discipline, Purchase and so on. He was also Secretary to the Staff Council of the College. He was also a co-supervisor for Ph.D. programme of many students at the Department of Economics, Punjabi University, Patiala.

Mr. A. K. Malhotra

Mr. A. K. Malhotra, Associate Professor in the Department of Commerce superannuated on 30 September, 2018 after serving a 42 years long and productive stint in our College since 1976. He completed his graduation as well post graduation from SRCC. Immediataely after finishing his M.Com, he joined our College as lecturer. He had been a sincere teacher, teaching B. Com. and M. Com. classes. He was promoted to the erstwhile designation of reader now known as associate professor at a very early age. He had been participating and contributing in various College activities, especially the maintanance of discipline among students.

S. Harender Singh

S. Harender Singh, a non-teaching staff, superannuated from the post of Office Assistant on 31 January, 2019 after 24 years of service. He joined the College in 1995. We appreciate his sense of dedication and duty towards the College.

8.2 Felicitation

S.G.N.D. Khalsa College takes pride in its rich and accomplished faculty. Our College has established a tradition to felicitate the long-serving members of the teaching staff and to acknowledge their valuable service. It is indeed a great honour and privilege for me to extend sincere appreciation to all the teachers and staff members mentioned below for completing 35, 30 years and 25 years of exemplary service at this institution and to honour them.

35 years in College

Shri Shri Bhagwan (Non-Teaching) S. Gurdev Singh (Non-Teaching)

30 years in College

Dr. Neeta R. Dhingra Ms. Rishibha Agarwal Shri Vijay Singh (Non-Teaching)

25 years in College

Dr. Amarjeet Kaur Dr. Renu Duggal Dr. Dharmendra Kumar

8.3 Alumni Meet

The Alumni Association of the College ‗Nanakites‘ has focused this year primarily on collecting and updating the database of our alumni. A google form has been uploaded on the College website for this purpose. It is the result of building strong connections with the alumni who now have also been assisting to provide placement opportunities to students. The Association aims to organize an Annual Meet in the upcoming summer vacations to reconnect with our passed out students.

9. YOUTH AND EXTENSION ACTIVITIES

Societies of S.G.N.D. Khalsa College provide a platform to students for nurturing their performing skills and creating an organizational acumen. They also ensure holistic education and an all round development of the students. The various student societies of the College continue to undertake active participation in campus life. The College takes enormous pride in all its Societies which function at two levels- Central/College level, wherein membership is open to students irrespective of their departments and at the Department level comprising of members from a particular Department. Students are particularly encouraged to manage the Deprtmental Societies under the able guidance of their respective Teacher Incharges. A number of extra-curricular activities were organised during 2018– 19, that helped in expanding the horizons for students, raising awareness about social and environmental issues, providing students a proper platform to highlight their enormous talent and to keep them informed about the available opportunities with regard to both higher studies and various avenues of employment.

Given below is a synopsis of the activities undertaken by the Societies during 2018– 19:

9. 1 COLLEGE SOCIETIES

9.1.1 Art and Culture Society Convenor: Dr. B. S. Chowhan

Art and Culture Society supervises, coordinates and conducts various cultural events throughout the academic year that include the College Fresher‘s Party, College Fest and Farewell and also lends support to events organised by other Societies of the College. The Art and Culture Society includes the following talent clubs:

 Bhangra – Folk Dance group  Impasto – Artists‘ Club  Magus – Western Dance society  Musoc – Music Society  Nazm- Urdu Poetry Society  Nepathya – Dramatics Society  Photobug – Photographers‘ Club  Tarinjna – Girls‘ Folk Dance Society  Vedang – Debating Society

The Art and Culture Society held a pre-screening cultural fest- the Mini Surlok, exclusively for the students of our College in January, 2019.

From 13-15 February, 2019, Art and Cultural Society organised the Surlok Annual Cultural Fest. It included events like Jasgayan, Saptak (Indian Classical Choir), Desi Beats (Folk Dance), Aaroh (Solo Singing), Taal (Solo Instrumental), Gen Y Trivia (Quiz), Sohni Pagdi (Turban Tying), Kaagaz-E-Kaarigari (Poster Making), Chitra- Katha (Photography), Beat Pe Booty (Solo Dance), Move ‗N‘ Groove (Western Dance), Escape Room (Treasure Hunt), 50 Seconds to Fame (Talent Show), Dramebaaz (Mono Acting), Retrato (On the Spot Fashion Photography Competition), Kaavya Mela (Poetry Recitation), Pen Yourself (Creatve Writing), and Dekh Tamasha (Nukkad Natak).

Under the supervision of Art and Culture Society, the College earned laurels in the fields of Dramatics, Music, Dance, Photography, Quiz, Debating, and Poetry Reading. 9.1.1(a) Bhangra Co-Convenor: Dr. B. S. Chowhan

The Bhangra Team, in this session, performed at a number of colleges of University of Delhi and institutions. It brought laurels to the college by winning a large number of competitions. In various events where the team performed, it achieved first position in 8 events, second in 5 events and third in 6 events.

The prizes won by the Bhagra team are as follows:

Date College and Institutions Position 6 February, 2019 Maitreyi College III 12 February, 2019 P.G.D.A.V. College I 14 February, 2019 Dyal Singh College II 15 February, 2019 DTU II 15 February, 2019 Ramanujan I 15 February, 2019 Jesus and Mary College II 16 February, 2019 Miranda College I 19 February, 2019 Kalindi College III 24 February, 2019 JIIT I 1 March, 2019 Motilal College II 4 March, 2019 GGS I 7 March, 2019 Maharaja Agrasen College I 8 March, 2019 Maharaja Agrasen College III 9 March, 2019 Hansraj College II 12 March, 2019 Sri Venkateshwara College III 13 March, 2019 Bharti College III 13 March, 2019 Hindu College I 28 March, 2019 Keshav Mahavidyalaya III 30 March, 2019 ADGITM I

9.1.1(b) IMPASTO Co-Convenor: Dr. Vinay Neet Kaur

IMPASTO- Fine Arts Society of S.G.N.D. Khalsa College, consisting of a team of young creative minds worked together the entire year to enhance aesthetics in every College event. Through their craftsmanship and designing skills they brought to life College events like Orientation programme, Fresher‘s Party, Republic Day celebrations, the Annual College fest ‗Surlok‘ and also a number of departmental events and seminars. In the beginning of the session, the society recruited its new members through audition. Team Impasto organised a newspaper craft competition named ‘Kaagaz-e-Karigari’ at the annual College fest ‗Surlok‘ in which students of various Colleges of the University participated and showcased their unique ideas through their craft. Impasto collaborated with Photobug- The photography society to organize an exhibition where artworks made by the students were exhibited. Members of Impasto also took part in several art and craft competitions held in various colleges of University of Delhi and Indraprastha University and won several prizes at these events.

9.1.1(c) MAGUS Co-convenor: Ms. Priyanka Modi

Teams representing Magus (Dance society of S.G.N.D. Khalsa College) participated in various Dance events held at IITM College, JIIT Noida, Bharti Vidyapeeth,

Galgotia University, and Lady Irwin College. The members of Magus also performed during the annual fest Surok and Emanation- the cultural dest of Vanaj.

9.1.1(d) MUSOC Co-convenor: Ms. Deepinder Kaur

Musoc—the music society of S.G.N.D. Khalsa College continued to excel in this session as well. Members of Team Musoc won 18 awards in events organised at various Colleges. The Indian Classical Choir bagged 6 awards in various performaces. It also performed at performed at the Annual Cultural Meet conducted by ISCKON Delhi. Musoc members won prizes in solo and duet performaces in the category of instrumental and singing. Prizes won by Indian Classical Choir Venue Positions Kalindi College II Maharaja Agrasen College of II Management Studies DIAS II JIIMS III IIT Delhi (NSS) Consolation Prize Divya Dhwani III

Prizes won in Solo and Duet in the category of Instrumental and Singing Student Venue Positions GTBIT College I Kavneet Singh Bhaskaracharya College II B R Ambedkar College II Mannanjot Singh Bhaskaracharya College II Raavi Ghuman GTBIT College II Bhaskaracharya College III Gagandeep Singh B R Ambedkar College II Maharaja Agrasen College I Kartik Khullar Satyavati Evening College I Maharaja Agrasen College of I Technology Riya and Gurbani Maharaja Agrasen College I

9.1.1(e) NAZM Co-Convenors: Dr. Paramjit Kaur, Dr. Deepmala, and Ms. Nidhi Verma

Established in the last academic year, the Poetry Society of the College continued to grow this year as well with enthusiastic participation in poetry reading in three languages- Punjabi, Hindi and English. Nazm conducted its auditions from 1-12 August, 2018. An intra-poetry competition named ‗Yuva Kavi Sammelan‘ was held

in the three languages on 2 November, 2019 in which the winners received certificates and cash prizes. During mini Surlok, Kavya Mela was organized on 24 January, 2019. The winners in each language received cash prizes. The major event organized by Nazm was the inter-college poetry competition- Kavya Mela on 14 February, 2019. Around 80 candidates from different colleges participated in this event which itself speaks for its popularity. The Winners received cash prizes in each of the three languages: I- 1500, II-1000, and III- 700 rupees.

The members of Nazm took part in various poetry reading competitions held at several Colleges of University of Delhi, other institutions as well as at open platforms like Your Quotes. Participation in various events and the prizes won by the students are listed as follows:

HINDI Student Institutions and Platforms Prizes Won Preeti Chauhan Shyamlal College, AIIMS Poetry B.A. English Hons. Competition, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Consolation Prize III Year College, Janaki Devi College, Kalindi (Janaki Devi Memorial College) College, Hansraj College, Deshbandhu College Chandan Intra-Poetry competition by NSS, B.A. Pol. Sc. Hons. Gargi College, Kirori Mal College, Sri II III Year Venkateswara College, LSR College, (Gargi College) Shyam Lal College Consolation Prize (Shyam Lal College)

Shivam Singh Kalindi College, Hansraj College, B.A. Hindi Hons. Hindu College, Shivaji College, SGTB IV II Year Khalsa College (Janaki Devi Memorial College) Consolation Prize (Hindu College)

Ashutosh Kumar LSR college, RLA College, ARSD III B.A. History Hons. College, NSUT College, Kirori Mal (NSUT College) II Year College, Ramjas College Consolation Prize (ARSD and Ramjas College) Prashant Acharya Narendra Dev College, B.A. Programme Aryabhatta college, Daulat Ram III II Year College, Deshbandhu College, Jesus Jesus and Mary College and Mary College

Dhiraj Your Quotes (Open mic), Noida, B.A. Hindi Hons. Lafzz, Your Quotes- JDMC College, II Year Your Quotes, Hindu College, Rangaani Khwabeeba, Bolti Kalam, ATKT, Poems and Kahaniya

PUNJABI Student Institutions and Platforms Prizes Won Shyam Lal College, Intra-poetry III, IV, and Consolation Prizes competition, Mini Surlok, (Shyam Lal College) Venkateswara College, I Aryabhatta College, Mata (Intra-poetry competition) Navreet Singh Sundari College, Shyam Lal II B. Com Programme College (Aryabhatta College) III Year II (Mata Sundari College) III (Venkateswara college) Among top 3 winners (Mini Surlok)

Yuvraj Singh Sandhu Janaki Devi Memorial College B.A. Punjabi Hons. III Year Manpreet Kaur Janaki Devi Memorial College B. Com. Programme III Year Sarvapreet Singh Maitreyi College, B.A. English Hons. II Year Bharati College

ENGLISH Student Institutions and Platforms Prizes Won Udaan, Udaan cultural festival, Vivekanand College, Encore I Shashwat Poetry Competition, AIIMS Encore Poetry Competition B.A. History Hons. I Year Poetry Competition, JMC competition

English Department Freshers I Competition, Kavya Mela (Intra- English Department Freshers Tavleen Kaur College), Electica Slam Poetry, Competition B.A. English Hons. I Year PGDAV College, Rajdhani II College Kavya Mela (Intra-College)

9.1.1(f) NEPATHYA Co-Convenor: Dr. Vinay Neet Kaur

In 2018-19, the menbers of Nepathya (Dramatic Society), performed in over 20 competitive and non-competitive events that included street plays as well as stage plays. During the course of the session, Nepathya won prizes in three events and also achieved other accolades. In this Session, Nepathya worked upon two street plays- ‗Shiksha Par Charcha‘ and ‗Pressure Cooker‘; the latter being repeated for

teaching new members. One stage play named ‗Saanp-Seedhi based on Dario Fo's Archangels Don't Play Pinball’ was also produced.

Achievements for street play ‗Shiksha Par Charcha‘ are as follows:

Colleges and Institutions Position Apeejay Stya University II Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar College III

Apart from these, the play was also selected to perform for Atelier Theatre Festival beating around 50 teams. It was also selected to perform at the Fest of Ramjas College and Shri Ram College of Commerce, both in a single year for the first time in the history of Nepathya. The stage play ‗Saanp-Seedhi based on Dario Fo's Archangels Don't Play Pinball‘ was selected to perform at Maulana Azad Medical College.

Nepathya gave over 10 public performances of its street play at Sadar Bazar, Dilli Haat INA, Sarojini Nagar, Patel Nagar among others to create awareness about rising level of stress in adolescents. Nepathya has carved out its place as one of the only dramatic society in Delhi University to have given several public performances and is now seen as a society which is genuinely concerned about creating awareness in the public arena.

8.1.1 (g) PHOTOBUG Co-Convenor: Dr. Ashish Thomas and Ms. Preeti Gupta

Photobug, The Photography society of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College, Delhi University was founded on 19 August, 2012. In a short span of time, Photobug has become one of the most prominent photography societies of Delhi University. Currently the team consists of 21 enthusiastic photographers and videographers. Following is a brief of the activities/events conducted during session 2018-19:

Orientation and audition: On 16 August, 2018, an orientation program was held in the Gallery which was attended by about 75 students. They were briefed about the history, functioning and activities of the society. The current members and alumni shared their experience with the audience. Students were also briefed about the audition process for getting selected in the society. Auditions were held over a period of two weeks, following which 15 new members became part of the society.

Photography Workshops: Three workshops were held in the reporting year aimed at training new students as well as interested students from other societies. Workshop themes included a) Basic of Photography (held on 14 September, 2018) b) Framing and composition (03 October, 2018), c) Holi workshop: playing with colours (10 March, 2019). Additionaly, the Delhi University Photographers Club (DUPC) along with Canon India also conducted a workshop in the College. Mr. Virendra Adhikari

from Canon India delivered a very informative and hands-on-session on the theme ‗low light photography‘.

Photowalks: Photobug members organized four theme-based photowalks within Delhi for improving the photography skills of its members.  On 29 September, 2018, a photowalk was hald at Mehrauli Archaeological Park near Qutub Minar on the theme Heritage and Landscape.  On 12 January, 2019, a photowalk was organized at Safdarjung Tomb in collaboration with the Fashion Society (Cult) on the theme Fashion and Heritage  On 2 February, 2019, a photowalk was held at Yamuna Ghat, near Kashmere Gate to capture the beauty of migratory Siberian Seagulls that flock this area during winters.  On 30 March, 2019, a photowalk was organized at Khari Baoli on the theme Street photography.

Photography exhibition: An exhibition showcasing the best pictures taken by the members in 2018-19 was organized during the annual college fest Surlok 2019 and Tvesh 2.0

Photo-documentation: Photobug was assigned the responsibility of covering all departmental and college activities, events and college functions (Surlok 2019, Tvesh 2.0, Freshers Party). All its members worked very hard all round the year and performed their duties very sincerely. Pictures of all such events are stored and are available in the college Hard Disk.

Photography competitions: Photobug conducted two on-the-spot photography competitions during Surlok 2019; a) Chitrakatha 2.0 (photo-story competition) and b) Retrato (fashion photography competition). Both events witnessed decent participation of students from various colleges and institutions. Winners were given cash awards, gift vouchers and certificate.

Achievements: Photobug members actively participated in photography competitions organized by various colleges and institutes in Delhi. A total of 5 awards were won by its members. A picture captured by our member Mr. Harmeet Singh (B. Com. Prog. III year), was selected as one of the best photos and featured in the photography magazine CHIIZ.

9.1.1 (h) Tarinjna Co-Convenor: Dr. Jagjit Kaur and Ms. Gurneet Kaur

Tarinjna- the Girls‘ Folk Dance Society of the College (earlier known as Gidha Society) was established in 2018. This year the team has won various accolades for their performances. This year Tarinjna was appreciated for introducing a new Punjabi folk dance form- Luddi, other than Bhangra and Gidha in the College.

9.1.1 (i) VEDANG Co-Convenor: Dr. Gurmohinder Singh

The Orientation Programme of Vedang- the Debating and Quizzing Society was organised on 23 August, 2018. It was followed by the Intra College Debate and Quiz Competition which included Conventional Debate and General Quiz on 4 October, 2018. These events witnessed good participation from the students of the College.

Under the guidance of Convenor Dr. Gurmohinder Singh, the society organised its 5th Edition of Inter College Annual Fest ‗PRAKHAR 2K19‘ on 6-7 February, 2019. Over 150 students of different colleges and institutions of Delhi NCR enthusiastically participated in events which included Parliamentary Debate (Hindi), General Quiz and Conventional Debate.

This year too, members of Vedang braught laurels to the college by winning various competitions in many of prestigious Colleges and insitutes of Delhi.

Student Event and Host Institutions Position NSS Debate I S.G.N.D. Khalsa College Certatus-MUN Debate I Santosh S.G.N.D. Khalsa College (Best Delegate) (B.A. History Hons. II Year) Debate I CYSS Unit Debate II Gargi College Chandan NSS Debate II (B.A. Programme III year) S.G.N.D. Khalsa College Sahibjyot NSS Debate III (B.Com Programme I Year) S.G.N.D. Khalsa College Panel Discussion I Janaki Devi Memorial College Shashwat Encore Panel Discussion I (B.A. History Hons. I Year) S.G.N.D. Khalsa College Debate II Shivaji College Debate II Gargi College Samarth Zoological Quiz I (B.A. Pol. Sc. Hons. III Year) Kalindi College & Economics Quiz II Satyam Kalindi College (B.A. Pol. Sc. Hons. II Year) Satyam Quiz II (B.A. Pol. Sc. Hons. II Year) Lady Irwin College Diksha Certatus-MUN Debate II Satyam S.G.N.D. Khalsa College (Special Mention Award) (B.Com Hons. III Year) Prerana Debate I (B.A. English Hons. I Year) Rajdhani College

9.1.2 National Service Scheme (NSS) Convenor: Mr. Raj Kishor Sharma

In the academic session 2018-2019, NSS Volunteers of our college have successfully organised more than thirty events including those mandated by DU-NSS Centre, Ministry of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Women and Child Welfare, Delhi Election Commission along with the events conceptualized and organized in their own independent capacity. About 40 old and 70 new volunteers enthusiastically participated in these events. The popularity of our NSS can be gauged from the fact that it has been followed by growing number of people in the past few months. The figure of facebook followers has reached upto 1080 (against 800 of previous year) and the instagram has more than 250 followers (against 200 of previous year). Thus, with the active support of our Principal, NSS Unit is making steady improvements year by year.

The activities and Programs conducted by NSS Unit are as follows:

 International Yoga Day was organized on 21 June, 2018. Talk by a Yoga instructor along with a demonstration of ‗Yogasanas’ was given on this event. Our College Principal, teaching and non- teaching staff participated in the events and practiced yogasanas with NSS volunteers in the College campus.  Swachta Pakhwara was celebrated by the NSS volunteers from 2-16 August, 2018, wherein NSS volunteers with Principal and teachers took pledge to keep the College and environment clean. A talk was also organized on ‗clean environment and pollution management‘.  Our volunteers also organized awareness campaigns in Dr. N.C. Joshi Memorial Hospital and in a slum at Kirti Nagar and also carried out a Swachhta Rally in Dev Nagar during the Swachhta Pakhwara.  30 August–5 September: NSS volunteers organized a week long drive to collect clothes and money for Kerela Flood Donation. The collected clothes and 5000/- cash were given to GOONJ-NGO for sending them to Kerela flood victims.  11 September: Our volunteers organized a Beti- Bachao, Beti- Padhao (save girl child, educate girl child) and organized a class-to-class signature drive for ‗Save girl child and educate girl child‘.  17-19 September: Our NSS unit organized campus cleaning program under ‘Swachhta Hi Sewa’ call of government of India. Our volunteers also undertook cleaning drive in Karol Bagh and awareness talk with young students of S.G.T.B. Khalsa School, Dev Nagar.  22 September: NSS volunteers sensitized the students of our College on ‘Swachta Hi Sewa’ by talk and a signature drive was conducted.  24 September: Our NSS unit organized solid waste management drive in and around our College campus.  25 September: Our volunteers organized Essay Writing Competition and Talk on importance of cleanliness in our life and society.  26 September: NSS unit organized a debate and talk on ‘Swachhta Abhiyan’ – How to make the Program successful and contain the failure.  28 September: NSS unit organized a play on Swachhta – ‘Kya Farak Padta Hai?’ (How does it make a difference?) 41

 2 October: NSS unit paid a visit to the National Gandhi Museum to get inspiration on Gandhian Thought on cleanliness and healthy society.  10 November: Our College celebrated its Founder‘s day, during the day long celebration NSS volunteers performed ‘Joda- Sewa’.  23 January: On the national voter‘s day NSS volunteers of our College launched Elector‘s Photo identity card camp (EPIC) to educate and help the first time voters in filling and submitting their voter‘s forms to get their voter cards. Some of the volunteers performed Nukkad Natak- BANVALO- a street play the value of vote.  30 January: NSS unit and NCC unit along with students, teachers and Principal observed Mahatma Gandhi‘s National Mourning Day. They also organized an awareness camp on importance of voter‘s identity cards.  30-31 January: NSS unit organized a book collection drive for poor students and also organized a Quiz Competition on the relevance of Mahatma Gandhi in the contemporary world.  1-2 February: A group discussion held in the college on Relevance of Gandhi in the contemporary world and on 2 February volunteers paid a visit to Raj Ghat.  13-14 February: On the occasion of Surlok, our volunteers installed a stall for online registration of voters wherein about 50 new voters were registered for online voter I.D. Our volunteers also participated with history society ‗Virsa‘ in the exhibition on Preservation of Historical monuments.  22 February: During sports day, NSS unit helped the physically and visually challenged students during their participation in the sports and participated in the march past as well. Our volunteers also went to the sports day of different colleges for the same purpose and got rewarded.  2 March: NSS unit of our college carried a tree plantation drive at Roshanara Garden, New Delhi.  6-8 March: NSS unit organized a collection drive- clothing with dignity in the college campus.  9-10 March: NSS unit organized a literary awareness camp and book-stationary donation drive in a slum near Kashmiri Gate.  13-14 March: NSS unit carried a slogan writing drive on ‗Women Empowerment‘ and on 14 March during the Panel Discussion on Disability: Issues and challenges in contemporary India. NSS unit volunteered to service the visually challenged participants.  17 March: Awareness of government policies in the slums near Shastri Park. Volunteers of NSS visited slums near Shastri park to make the people aware about various government policies such as Shram Yojana, Rozgar Yojna, Awas, and Yojna.  29 March: NSS Unit organized NSS fest Tashi‘19 which was based on the theme ‗Women Empowerment, Power of Voting and Clean and Healthy Society‘. International cricketer Ms. Rumeli Dhar was the chief guest of the event. Volunteers engaged in creative and technical work, content work, and cultural work from 18 March. The event comprised of four sub events- Vaani (panel discussion) (2) Lafz- Slam Poetry Competition (3) Rang De: Poster making competition based on theme ‗Women empowerment‘ (4) Mukhauta: Mono Acting competition

Cultural performaces and several games like Dart game, Baloon game, Pictionary game were organized by the NSS volunteers for the audience.  31 March 2019: Cleanliness and Awaremess Drive at Red Fort: NSS volunteers visited Red Fort and cleaned the place and interacted with the visitors making them aware about the importance of clean and hygienic society.  4 April, 2019: NSS volunteers helped the differently abled students in ‗Walkathon‘ at St. Stephen‘s College. Rajesh with the volunteer Chiranshu achieved 7th place in the event.  6 April, 2019: Visit to Traffic Training Park, Patel Nagar: Volunteers of NSS unit visited the Traffic Training Park where they were taught about the safety measures while riding vehicles as well as while walking on the roads to reduce future accidents.  18 April, 2019: A Seminar and Workshop on ‗Social Service and Importance of Women in Society‘ and a Documentry Screening session were organized by the NSS unit in collaboration with Nanhe Pakshi NGO.  The NSS unit actively worked with the enabling unit of our College to assist the physically and visually challenged students with quick response service within the College campus and if needed outside the college also. They regularly helped the visually challenged students in their tutorial work and providing writers for their class test and preparation of assignments. Volunteers are available for them in college between 09:00 am - 04:00 pm.

The future vision for next academic session is to make a separate sub-unit of NSS volunteers for different events like Swachhta Brigade, Sewa Brigade, Literary and Art Brigade and Nari Shakti Brigade.

9.1.3 National Cadet Corps (NCC) and VIJAYANT 2019 (NCC Day) Convenor: Dr. Ghanshyam Bairwa

The Cadets of the NCC unit of S.G.N.D. Khalsa College kick started their regular parades and theoretical classes on 7 July, 2018. The rank ceremony was concluded on 14 August, 2018 in which the rank of Senior Under Officer was given to Gaurav Pandey and rank of Junior Under Officer was conferred to Varun Tripathi, Bawa Jasraj Singh and Anuj Kumar.

An interactive session was held with Col. R Basu Chaudhary (SM), Commanding Officer 2 Delhi Battalion NCC on 2 November, 2018, in the presence of the Principal Mam, Vice Principal, and ANO Dr. Ghanshyam Bairwa.

The NCC cadets participated in various Social Drives conducted by Col. R. Basu Chaudhary. These included Cleanliness Drive, Blood Donations, Awareness of Traffic Rules and other programs.

On 16-17 February, 2019, the B Certficate Examination was held which was attended by 22 Cadets. On 24 and 26 February, 2019, the C Certificate Examination was held and 21 cadets gave the exam to conclude their 3 years of NCC training.

 Comissioned Cadets In the past three years the following NCC cadets joined armed forces:

Cadets Joined Forces Year SUO Gajraj Singh Indian Navy (Training at Naval 2016-17 Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala) JUO Ajay Regiment of Artillery 2016-17 Cadet MD Riyaz CISF 2016-17 SUO Tarun Ojha Officers Training Academy, Chennai 2017-18 JUO Rishabh Sood Officers Training Academy, Chennai 2017-18 JUO Sahil Dutt Allahabad OTA 2018-19

 Annual NCC Day 2019

The NCC unit of S.G.N.D. Khalsa College organised its 9th Annual NCC fest ‗VIJAYANT‘ on 22 February, 2019. Cadets from around 25 Colleges participated with great enthusiasm. It was an honour to have Lt. Col. Vikram Kashyap, Adm. Officer, 2 Delhi BN as the Chief Guest of the event. He was given the Guard of Honor by the Guard Team, and witnessed the special attraction Urban Warfare displaying enactment of real-life commandos‘ action, and fight with terrorists.The classical choir of Musoc gave a beautiful rendition of the College prayer at the beginning of the programme. Cadets also took part in cultural programmes such as group song and group dance competitions. Cadet Saksham Deswal and Cadet Sudarshan were given with the trophy for the Most Active Cadet and JUO Varun Tripathi was given the award of Most Active Senior by the Principal, Vice Principal and ANO Dr. Ganshyam Bairwa.

It was an appropriate day to remember the valour of alumni Martyr Captain Vijayant Thapar, who laid down his life fighting for the country in the Kargil War 1999 at tololing.

 Inter-College Prizes

The team of Vijayant NCC took part in various competitions held this year all over University of Delhi. Under the able guidance of Under Officers, the Vijayant NCC team kick started their campaign with Kirori Mal College, emerging victorious in Guard competition and Squad Drill competitions which was followed by winning the competitions held at S.G.T.B. Khalsa College, Lady Shri Ram College, A.R.S.D. College, P.G.D.A.V. College, Deshbandhu College and others.

 Camps attended

The NCC cadets took part in various state and National Camps such as Republic Day Parade, TSE, CATC, ALC, Para Sailing etc. and also attended training course at OTA, Kapmtee. Like every year, this year also, four cadets of the NCC unit took part in the Republic Day Camp. JUO Varun Tripathi was selected to attend SSB Course at Officers Training Academy, Kamptee. Five cadets attended the Advanced Leadership Camp being held at Malout, Punjab and Thamna, Gujarat.

There was also an active participation of cadets in various camps such as Salwan Marathon, Blood Donation, Swachh Bharat, Water Conservation etc.

S. NO. CAMP ATTENDED IN 2018-19 NO. OF CADETS 1. CATC 46 2. REPUBLIC DAY CAMP 4 3. COURSE AT OTA KAMPTEE 1 4. THAL SAINIK CAMP 1 5. PARA SAILING AND SLITHERING 3 6. EK BHARAT SHRESHT BHARAT 14 7. ADVANCED LEADERSHIP CAMP 5 8. TREKKING 8

9.1.4 CYBER CLAN Convenor: Dr. G.S. Sood

Established in 2014, Cyber Clan is the technology savvy society of S.G.N.D. Khalsa College, which has been helping students to develop and enhance their knowledge and skills towards various Information Technology (IT) related application based and creative computer softwares. The society serves ‗behind the curtains‘ for various societies of the College, supporting them with technical skills. This inter-department College society is comprised of 13 members at present. The office bearers of the society are: Mr. Christo Samuel (Head Coordinator), Mr. Gundeep Singh (Head Coordinator), Mr. Bhavit Singhal (Head Coordinator), Ms. Kavya Jain (Vice President), Mr. Chetan Tharkoti (General Secretary) and Mr. Kunal Kumar (Treasurer).

The academic year 2018-19 started with the Orientation Programme on 16 August, 2018, in which students were made familiar with the motto, objectives and the functioning of the society. New student members were recruited through audition and personal interview rounds. The society organized its Inaugural Ceremony on 20 September, 2018.

The society organized a workshop on the ‗Adobe Photoshop software‘ conducted by Mr. Manav Chugh, alumni of the college on 9 August, 2018. Following this, members of Cyberclan conducted three more Photoshop workshops, which were open to all students and they participated in large numbers. Keeping up the aim of imparting skills that are required at workplace, a talk on the topic ‗How to give an effective PowerPoint presentation’ by Mr. Ayush (BBE II year) and Mr. Amitoj Singh (B. Com P II year) was organized for students on 10 October, 2018 in collaboration with Kirt: The Economics Society.

Apart from this the team was also actively involved in preparing posters, banners and google forms for events of various societies. Members also handled the entire registration process during the college annual fest Surlok-2019.

9. 1.5 Model United Nations (MUN) Convenor: Dr. Meena Singh

The main aim of Certatus is to foster a culture of MUNing (MUN standing for Model United Nations), wherein participants must employ communication and critical thinking skills while representing their country‘s policies in a UN body simulation.

The session started with recruitment of new members through rigorous assessment to find candidates for representing Certatus in the MUN circuit. Intensive training of newly recruited members was conducted in order to prepare them for debating, declamation along with research and analytical skills which build the foundation of an MUNer. In this academic year, two major events- Intra MUN and Inter MUN were organized by Certatus.

 Intra MUN

Certatus hosted the Intra MUN 2.0 on 1 November, 2019 in which a large number of students participated from the College. It helped in enhancing debating and developing formal conversational skills of the participants. The Intra MUN had two committees All India Political Parties Meet (AIPPM) and United Nations Security Council (UNSC). The AIPPM centred the debate on reviewing the policies of the NDA Government with special emphasis on the upcoming general election. UNSC debated the ‗Situation in Turkey and its impact on the global community‘. The conference successfully created a constructive forum for Open Dialogue on serious global issues focusing on International Peace, Security, Global Economy, Social Progress, Sustainable Development etc.

 Inter MUN

The first ever Inter MUN hosted by Certatus on 18-19 January, 2019 marked a milestone for the society representing it in the MUN circuit. The event witnessed a participation of over 100 students from various schools and colleges across Delhi. The conference had five committees, namely, United Nation Security Council (UNSC), United Nation Human Rights Council (UNHRC), United Nation Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), All India Political Parties Meet (AIPPM) and International Press (IP). Following the norms of a MUN conference, an intensive debating was conducted by creating a successful simulation of United Nations‘ Committees and setting International agendas.

9.1.6 SOFICA Convenor: Dr. G.S. Sood

Sofica (The Society for Financial Literacy & Consumer Awareness) stepped into the new academic year with the aim to promote financial literacy and consumer awareness through a series of events. On 16 August, 2018, the society organised its Inaugural Ceremony to aquaint new students with the objective and functioning of the society. Team Sofica and Team Udyamita engaged on 13 September, 2018 in a Team Building Session wherein the team learnt the nuances of management through

innovative activities. To mark a new start, SOFICA in collaboration with Udyamita and Cyber Clan co-organised the Inaugural Ceremony on 20 September, 2018.

To inculcate and impart financial knowledge amongst the learners, a workshop on ‗Mutual Funds- Have a SIP‘ was organized on 27 September, 2018. It aimed at providing information about various investing areas and the power of compounding to young potential investors. It was followed by an advanced level of ‗Mutual Funds- Have a SIP‘ workhop on 25 October, 2018. A time management workshop was organized in association with Udyamita exclusively for its members on 1 November, 2018 to learn the dynamics of working together in a team.

Sofica, in collaboration with Udyamita organized the annual academic fest- Tvesh 2.0- ‘Where Creativity Meets Knowledge’ on 28 February, 2019. The fest included a series of events like Startup Mania- Battle of Wits, FunSteps (a financial board game with financial twist and turns), Treasure Hunt (a series of rounds unlocking the clues reaching at the final), and Entrepreneurial Bazaar (platform for budding entrepreneurs to sell on their products). The highlight of the fest was KLOL-Khalsa Laugh Out Loud, the first ever standup comedy competition in the college with a financial and entrepreneurial twist. The popular standup comedians, Mr. Parvinder Singh and Mr. Jaspreet Singh were invited to perform in this event.

On 14 March, 2019, Sofica organized an Investor‘s Education Programme by Mr. Kumar Ritesh, an investment industry professional with 12 years of experience in Asset Management Industry, for all the members of teaching and non-teaching staff of the College with the aim to inculcate knowledge about various investment programmes and diversification of risks in various asset classes. A seminar on ‗How to Crack Management Examinations‘ by Mr. Dhrubajyoti Banik was jointly organized by Sofica and Udyamita on 11 April, 2019.

9.1.7 UDYAMITA Convenor: Dr. G.S. Sood

Udyamita (Entrepreneurship Cell) hosted several events in this academic year to promote the culture of entrepreneurship in our College under the convenorship of Dr. G.S. Sood, and Ms. Gurneet Kaur. It organized its Orientation on 16 August, 2018. The events witnessed participation from other colleges as well.

Udyamita, organized a Search Engine Optimization (SEO) workshop by Ms. Gurneet Kaur to familiarize students with the concept of driving targeted website traffic through SEO on 23 August, 2018. Team Udyamita and Team Sofica took part in a Team Building Session on 13 September, 2018. Udyamita, in collaboration with Sofica and Cyber Clan co-organised the Inaugural Ceremony on 20 September, 2018. In the ceremony, Mr. Rudra Kumar Pandey, Mr. Ayush Aggarwal, Mr. Rishav Kumar and Professor Manish Mukkad, along with the convener Dr. G.S. Sood addressed students.

Udyamita organised the first Josh Talks in the College on 27 September, 2018. The speakers Ms. Sonal Kapoor and Ms. Meghna Saraogi emphasized on the need of 47

courage and a will to draft path for ownself, with negligible inhibitions. A time management session was conducted by Dr. Jasmine Kaur Lamba on 1 November, 2018 for the members of SOFICA and Udyamita to help them channelise and efficiently utilize their time towards priority tasks.

Udyamita in association with Sofica organized its annual academic fest- Tvesh 2.0- ‘Where Creativity Meets Knowledge’ on 28 February, 2019 which included events like Entrepreneurial Bazaar, KLOL, Seek the Unseek'n (treasure hunt), FunSteps and Startup Mania (battle of wits). The festival culminated with stand up comedy performances by Mr. Jaspreet Singh and Mr. Parvinder Singh.

9.2 DEPARTMENT SOCIETIES 9.2.1 VANAJ Department of Commerce

The Inaugural ceremony of the Society was held on 26 October, 2018. Mr. Anil Chopra, the Group Director of Bajaj Capital graced the ceremony as the Chief Guest in the presence of Principal Dr. Man Mohan Kaur and Dr. Vinod Kumar, Convener of the Society. The members of the core team assumed their posts and responsibilities.

A Three Day Workshop on ‗Soft Skill Development‘ by Dr. Bhagwant Kour, Department of English was organized on 12 October, 2018. It witnessed a great participation by students from various courses. As part of the workshop, interactive games were played in order to make things practically evident and easily understandable. Many exercises involved team work and importance of listening during communication.

Vanaj and IQAC jointly organized a talk on ‗Artificial Intelligence‘ by Prof. Rahul K. Mishra by IILM on 24 January, 2019. He spoke about what actually artificial intelligence means and its applications in our day-to-day life. The Annual Commerce Fest, EMANATION 2019 was held on 12 February, 2019 in collaboration with KIRT- The Economics Society. The event saw participation of Students from various colleges of the University of Delhi and other Universities in Delhi. The function was graced by Mr. A. K. Jain, IAS (Retd.) as the Chief Guest, also one of the respected alumni of our College.

9.2.2 KIRT Department of Economics

The Economics Society of the College organised an Orientation Programme on 24 August, 2018 in which an introductory lecture was delivered by the Principal Dr. Man Mohan Kaur. The students of BBE first semester were introdcued to the seniors and were familiarised with the working of the Society.

 Timeline of Events:

. 14 September, 2018: KIRT Inaugural Ceremony . 4 October, 2018: The Lal Street: The Mock Stock . 10 October, 2018: Know your PowerPoint . 11 October, 2018: Showcase . 3 November, 2018: Industrial Visit . 1st week of February 2019, MUDRA : The online fest . 8 February, 2019: Talk by IBS on ‗Artifical Intelligence‘ . 8 February, 2019: Seminar on ‗How to improve employability of students‘ . 12 February 2019: EMANATION 2k19 : The annual Economics fest . 4 April 2019: Talk on ‗Trade War and Retaliation by Ms. Vidya Jain and Dr. Kirti Khanna.

 The Lal Street :

The online mock stock modelled on real-life stock exchanges which provided an opportunity for the students to learn how to trade in actual stock markets.

 KIRT Inaugural Ceremony:

In this inaugural ceremony, badges were distributed to the newly elected team coordinators. The inaugural address was given by Mr. Gagandeep Singh.

 Know Your Powerpoint:

The workshop focused on how to make attractive and impressive PowerPoint presentations by using the techniques and tools of Microsoft PowerPoint.

 Showcase:

A movie was screened on the financial crisis of 2008. Afterwards a quiz based on the screened movie which included cash prizes for winners.

 Industrial Visit

The students of the department visited Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, Gurugram with the objective of broadening the understanding about the work system of the industry. The students saw high-tech robotic technology and automation in different stages of manufacturing at the plant. It also provided them an opportunity to complement their theoretical knowledge with the practical application in industry.

 Mudra’19- Online Fest

Kirt is one of the few societies that conduct an online fest named Mudra.

Mudra‘19 included four events: Mirzapur, Wiz Quiz, Chakkarvyuh, and Trade Avenue

 EMANATION 2K19: The Annual Fest

Like previous years, this year also, KIRT, in collaboration with VANAJ (The Commerce Society of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College) organised the Annual Economics and Commerce fest- EMANATION 2K19. The contribution from sponsors, participation of students from various colleges across Delhi and NCR and efforts of teacher in-charge, society members and volunteers made this event a great success. The fest witnessed participation of students from various colleges of Delhi University, G.G.S.I.P.U, Jamia Millia Islamia, Amity University and many more institutions. The fest comprised of 9 events with cash prizes. The events were as follows:

Corporate Dilemma: A Manager's Quest, The Grand Heist: Payday, Ad Mad, Economic Marathon, Brand Buzz, Khalsa Business League, Khalsa Intelligence Bureau, Click-o- logy, and Mock Stock.

 Talk on ‘Recent Trade Wars and Retaliation’

In this talk on 4 April, 2019, the speakers Ms. Divya Jain and Dr. Kirti Khanna spoke about the current trade war situations in terms of the Indian and world trade. It was followed by an online quiz conducted by the guest speakers.

 Self Learning Sessions:

KIRT initiated Thursday activities to enhance knowledge and confidence in students. In collaboration with Cyber Clan, Kirt conducted self building sessions which provided students valuable lessons of team building, self enhancement, and confidence. For building up the photography skills, photoshop sessions were also conducted.

9.2.3 ENCORE - ENGLISH LITERARY SOCIETY Department of English

In this academic session, the department of English organized its academic orientation programme on 30 August, 2018 in which a welcome lecture was delivered on academic writing by Dr. Abhishek Sharma, Department of English. It was followed by a Poetry Competition on 20 September, 2018. In collaboration with the Placement Cell, Encore organized a Career Counseling Session by renowned career counselor Ms. Usha Albuquerque on 26 September, 2018. Ms. Albuquerque provided insights into various fields that students can choose after graduation. A Panel Discussion was organized on 11 October, 2018 to encourage diverse thought processes of individual students in which various issues were discussed with different perspectives. An online short tale writing competition ‗Finding a New Perspective through the Digital World‘ was organized which witnessed a large number of participants.

Realising the importance of documentaries in learning, the Encore Society organized the screening of the BBC Documentary Series ‗Century of the Self‘ in four sessions.

Each session was followed by an intense discussion by students and the faculty on the theme of the documentary.

Part I Happiness Machines 17 January, 2019

Part II The Engineering of Consent 31 January, 2019

Part III There is a policeman inside our heads; he must 21 February, 2019 be destroyed Part IV Eight People Sipping Wine in Kettering 14 March, 2019

The Society also started a series ‗Meet the Author‘ in which prominent writers were invited for lectures and interaction with students. The first author to be invited was Dr. Nandini Sen on 24 January, 2019 who delivered a lecture on Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart and also discussed about the African literature. It was followed by the second Meet the Author event which was graced by renowned author and poet Ashok Vajpeyi on 27 February, 2019. The third author to be invited was poet Mr. Keki Daruwalla on 8 March, 2019.

The literary fest of Encore ‗Literatus '19‘ was held on 12 February, 2019. A Variety of inter college competitions were held and students from different colleges and universities participated in large numbers. A Two Day National Seminar titled ‗Revisiting Nationalism and its Changing Contours: The Curious Case of the Returnee Indians‘ was organized on 5-6 April, 2019. The movie ‗Such a Long Journey‘ was screened On 9 April, 2019 which was followed by a discussion by students and the faculty.

9.2.4 MANTHAN Department of Hindi and Hindi Journalism

In the current academic year, Manthan- the literary society of Hindi and Hindi Journalism Department organised the following programmes:

 In memory of Padmabhushan Mahakavi Shri Gopaldas Neeraj, the society organized a programme ‘Karwan Guzar Gaya’ on 2 August, 2018.  On the occasion of Hindi Diwas (19 September, 2017) celebrated Hindi Pakhwada, and competitions in Shuddh Lekhan, Editorial/Essay Writing, Short Story/Poetry Writing in Hindi language were organized on 20 September, 2019.  Under a special educational programme, the associate producer of Total T.V. Mr. Babul Kumar taught students certain skills related to television news production on 24 September, 2018.  Special lecture on ‘Vaishvik Patal Par Hindi' was delivered by Professor Puran Chand Tandon, Department of Hindi, University of Delhi on 14 October, 2018.

 A One Day International Seminar was organized on ‘Hindi Kavita Ki Lokdharmi Parampara’ on 1 November, 2018.  A One Day Workshop was organized on ‗Television Production‘, in which students were provided training by television anchor Indu Hada, Director Sumit Sharma, and Cinematographer Shivam Kumar on 31 January, 2019.  Special lecture and a Story Reading session by story-writer Ms. Aruna Sabbarwal was organized, in which she read two of her stories, namely ‘Wo Char Parathe’ and ‘Udaan’ on 7 February, 2019.  On the occasion of Surlok fest, inter-college competitions were organized in Story Writing, Report Writing, Mono Acting, Slogan Writing and Sahityik Antyakshari on 12 February, 2019.  Ten students of Hindi Journalism, during their educational trip from 10-12 August, 2018, took part in a media festival ‗Talk Journalism‘ in Jaipur. They were accompanied by the faculty Dr. Savilata and Dr. Mahendra Pratap Singh.  On the occasion of International Women‘s Day, 8 March, 2019, a special discussion was organized on the theme ‘Samachar Madhyamon mein Mahilaon ki Bhumika’. On this occasion, Ms. Meena Kotwal from BBC and Mr. Aravind Shesh from Jansatta were also present.  A Two Day educational trip was organized for the students of the Department of Hindi Journalism to Akashvani, New Delhi.  The Hindi newsletter Surlok Samachar is published by the students of Hindi Journalism each semester. The upcoming issue of 2018-19 would be published under the able guidance of convener Dr. Renu Duggal, Editor Dr. Savilata Yadav, student editor Nidhi Pokhariyal and student sub-editor Ved Prakash.

9.2.5 VIRSA Department of History

In this academic year, Virsa- the History Society organized the following programmes:

 The Department of History reconstituted its History Society-VIRSA on 5 October, 2019 and new office bearers were appointed.  The first event of the session 2018-19 was the Annual History Talk and formal inaugural of the History Society VIRSA on 3 November, 2018. A welcome address was given by the president of the society. The Principal Dr. Man Mohan Kaur conveyed her best wishes to the students and emphasized on understanding our past in its right perspective. Dr. Gurmohinder, Vice Principal, spoke about learning from history to improve our future. A history talk titled- ‗Interpreting History- Need for a critical and balanced approach‘ delivered by Dr. Raghbir Singh, Department of History. He emphasized on the need for a critical and unbiased examination of various historical issues and sources. All the 52

teachers of the Department of History also addressed students briefly. Dr. Deepak K. Nair made a presentation titled ‗Career options for History students‘ in which he talked about various career opportunities offered by the discipline of history.  A visit to the National Museum, New Delhi was organized on 12 October, 2018 as a part of the year long series of activities conducted by ‗VIRSA‘. Students from B.A. Honours and B.A. Programme courses both enthusiastically participated in the visit which helped to broaden their information horizons and create better appreciation of historical artefacts. They were accompanied by teachers Dr. Preeti Singh, Ms. Radhika Mishra, and Dr. Deepak K. Nair.  A visit to the International Book Fair was organized on 10 January, 2019 for the students to familiarize them with a wide variety of books by various publishing houses, especially those publishing history books. Students were accompanied by the faculty Dr. Deepak K. Nair.  Virsa organized a talk on the ‘Vernacular Sources for Reconstructing History of Medieval India‘ on 31 January, 2019 by Dr. Vipul Singh, Associate Professor, Department of History, University of Delhi. He, in his talk, discussed the evolution of historiography and historical methods with special reference to the vernacular sources of medieval India.  A talk titled ‗Some Aspects of the Gandhian Movements‘ by Prof. Salil Misra, Pro-VC, Centre for Liberal Studies, Ambedkar University, New Delhi on 11 February, 2019. Prof. Misra in his talk emphasized on Gandhi‘s contribution in the freedom struggle and his philosophy.  A history quiz titled ‘Junoon-E-Itihaas’ was organized on 11 February, 2019 in which six teams consisting of two members each participated. The teams were named after great historical characters, viz. Team Ashoka, Team Caeser, Team Akbar, Team Elizabeth, Team Gandhi and Team Mandela. The quiz was hosted by Dr. Deepak K. Nair and Ms. Radhika Mishra. There were four rounds- (1) Indian History (2) World History (3) Rapid Fire and (4) Audio-Visual. Apart from the winners, there were prizes for audience as well.

The result of the quiz was as follow:

Om Prakash, B.A. History (Hons.), III Year I Team Akbar Shaurya Bhardwaj, B.A. History (Hons.), II Year

Santosh Gupta, B.A. History (Hons.), II Year II Team Mandela Shabaz, B.A. History (Hons.), I Year

Prateeek, B.A. Programme, II Year III Team Caesar Sumit Singh, B.A. Programme, II Year

The winner and the first runner up teams were given cash prizes and participants certificates of merit by Dr. Baljeet Singh, Teacher Incharge of the Department. The event was attended by students of the History Department and other departments.

 Virsa organized an historical art and craft exhibition ‘Vestiges’ on 14 February, 2019. The theme of the exhibition was to showcase some historical glimpses of the Indian subcontinent through a rich diversity of materials. A diverse range of materials were exhibited which included prehistoric stone tools, samples of archaeological ceramics, various rare craft items such as unique shazar stones found in the Ken river bed which are used in jewellery, sculptural art pieces from Dhokra art using the lost wax method of casting, black embellished terracotta pottery, a vase with Bidri work- pure silver inlay on zinc copper base, Rajasthani painting coloured by using semi precious stones and minerals, stone vases, enamel work, pietra dura work on marble utensils, textile weaving, fruits and vegetables globalized as a result of the Columbian exchange in the 16th century and art pieces belonging to varied places across the globe in the world history section.

9.2.6 KALAM – Punjabi Sahit Sabha Department of Punjabi

The literary society of the Punjabi department Kalam organised a literary meet on 13 September, 2018. It also organised a cultural fest on 11 February, 2019. In this fest, Inter-College competitions were conducted in five categories—Direct Talk, Handwriting, Hand crafting, Folk Dance and Folk Songs. Students of Punjabi Department also participated in Inter-College competitions and won prizes, namely quiz competition on Bhai Veer Singh held at Mata Sundari College, first and second prizes in competitions like folk song and folk dance and tug of war held at Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce (S.G.G.S.C.C.). Students took part in competitions held at various colleges of Delhi University such as Lakshmibai College, Mata Sundari College and Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Khalsa College.

9.2.7 CIVIL SOCIETY Department of Political Science

Civil society is an academic society of the Department of Political Science. It promotes and awares the students about the social, political and geopolitical scenario in India and encourages them to become an active citizen in the country. It also sensitizes the students through conducting talks, group discussion and other activities which affect our society. Its core team includes President, Vice- President, Secretary, Joint Secretary, Treasurer and a group of active volunteers. The department of Political Science organized a seminar on the theme of ‗Coalition Politics in India: Boon or Bane?‘ on 7 February, 2019 in which student members of the Civil Society played an active part. Civil Society also participated in the March

past on the Sports day of the College held on 22 February, 2019 at Thyagaraj Sports Complex.

9.2.8 Asankh Department of Mathematics

Asankh- the Mathematics Society was instituted this year. It organized its inaugural ceremony on 10 October, 2018 with a talk on ‗Volume of Surface Revolution‘ delivered by Dr. J. K. Thukral, HOD of the department of Mathematics, Shri Ram College of Commerce. The society organised screening of the movie ‗The Imitation Game‘ based on coding and deciphering on 2 November, 2019. It was followed by a questionnaire that was based on the movie. A paper presentation session was organized on 24 January, 2019 which included many interesting papers such as the beauty concepts of Fibonacci, Maths in music etc.

 PANACEA-The Annual mathematics fest PANACEA was organised on 11 February, 2019 which included the following events: a. Brain-o-matics: Maths plus FIFA quiz. b. Pictionary: Mathematical charades c. The Funhouse Café: A game on probability using cards and dices. d. Completing the gauntlet: Treasure hunt based on the theme of magazine series Marvel

The members of society and department also participated in various activities and events at both the intra and inter-college levels.

10. ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS OF FACULTY

Ph.D/ M.Phil submitted / awarded

 Bakhshi, Bhupinder Pal Singh was awarded Ph.D. in the 95th Annual Convocation held on 19 November, 2018 by University of Delhi. The topic of his Ph.D. thesis is ‘Meta-Study of Dr. Tarlok Singh Kanwar's Literary Criticism’.

 Khurana, Sarika was awarded Ph.D. on 18 April, 2018. The topic of her Ph.D. thesis is ‘‘Failed Emigration’ from Punjab: A Study of the Success and Failure of Aspiring Migrants’.

 Mishra, Radhika submitted her Ph.D. to University of Delhi on 27 April, 2018. The title of her Ph.D. thesis is ‘Schooling the Poor: Aspects of educational practices and Social Policy towards working people in British India c. 1880-1940’.

 Singh, Baljeet was awarded Ph.D. in the 95th Annual Convocation held on 19 November, 2018 by University of Delhi. The topic of his Ph.D. thesis is ’Mahakavi Santokh Singh Dian Sahitik Rachnawan: Itihas Chetna’. 55

Honours / Distinctions received by/ conferred on Faculty members

 Kaur, Bhupinder was awarded Saraswati Samman by Mahila Kavya Manch.

 Kaur, Hardeep was awarded Dr. Tarak Nath Bali Smriti Samman 2018 by K. B. Hindi Sahitya Samiti, Badayun, Uttar Pradesh.

 Singh, Gurmohinder was appointed Independent Director of BEML (A miniratna1 company, Ministry of Defence) by the President of India.

___ was appointed the Member of Punjabi Vikas Committee, D.S.G.M.C.

Publications: Authored Books:

 Bala, Anju (2018). Hindi Sahitya aur Dalit Vimarsh. Delhi: Sahitya Sanchaya (ISBN 978-93-88011-35-8).

___ (2018). Hindi Sahitya Vimarsh ke Naye Aaayaam. Delhi: Sahitya Sanchaya (ISBN 978-93-88011-43-3).

 Bindra, Jasvinder Kaur (2018). Desh-Dharma Ke Rakshak: Guru Gobind Singh.Delhi: Prabhat Paperbacks (ISBN 978-93-86300-93-5).

 Chaturvedi, Saumya (2019). Business Environment. Scholar Tech Press (ISBN 978- 93-87273-00-9).

___ (2018). Statistics. Delhi: Mayur Books (ISBN 978-93-88392-09-9).

___ (2018). Banking Theory and Practice. Delhi: Mayur Books (ISBN 978-93-88392- 06-8).

___ (2018). Business Statistics-1. Delhi: Mayur Books (ISBN 978-93-88392-08-2).

___ (2018). Introduction to Indian Economy. Delhi: Mayur Books (ISBN 978-93- 88392-12-9).

___ (2018). Principles of Insurance. Delhi: Mayur Books (ISBN 978-93-88392-10-5).

___ (2018). Monetary Economics and Financial Institutions. Delhi: Kitab Mahal (ISBN 978-93-87253-16-2).

___ (2018). Business Economics and Planning. Delhi: Kitab Mahal (ISBN 978-93- 87253-27-8).

___ (2018). Indian Economy. Delhi: Kitab Mahal (ISBN 978-93-87253-14-8).

___ (2018). Indian Financial System. Delhi: Kitab Mahal (ISBN 978-93-87253-26-1).

___ (2018). Investing in Stock Markets. Delhi: Scholar Tech Press (ISBN 978-93- 87273-14-6).

___ (2018). Banking and Insurance. Delhi: Scholar Tech Press (ISBN 978-93-87273- 03-0).

___ (2018). Practice of Life Insurance. Delhi: Mayur Books (ISBN 978-93-88392-15-9).

 Singh, Gurmohinder (2018). Samikhya Sandharbh (Criticism), New Delhi: M P Prakashan (ISBN 81-8138-054-1).

___ (2018). Ishtihaar di Umar (A collection of poems) (ISBN 81-87762-30-6).

___ (2018). Kavita chup hai (A collection of poems) (ISBN 81-8138-065-7).

Translated Books

Bindra, Jasvinder Kaur (2019). Sat Var (Hindi Translation), Delhi: Diamond Books (ISBN 978-93-52966-38-7).

___ (2018) Cancer Di Raat Umeed Di Navi Saver (Translation), Delhi: Prabhat Paperbacks (ISBN 978-93-53220-75-4).

___ (2018) Panchwan Sahib Zada (Translation), Delhi: Vani Prakashan, (ISBN 978-93- 87889-45-3).

Edited Books and Journals

 Bahri, Harpreet (Ed.) (2019). International Journal of Translation, Vol. 31 (ISSN 0970-9819).

___ (Ed.) (2019). Indian Journal of Applied Linguistics, Vol. 45 (ISSN 0379-0037).

___ (Ed.) (2019). International Journal of Communication, Vol. 29, (ISSN 0975-640).

___ (Ed.) (2019). Language Forum, Vol. 45 (ISSN 0253-9071).

___ (Ed.) (2019). Creative Forum, Vol. 32 (ISSN 0975-6396).

___ (Ed.) (2019). International Journal of Mind, Brain & Cognition, Vol. 10 (ISSN 0976-3112).

___ (Ed.) (2019). Literaria, Vol. 09 (ISSN 2229-4600).

___ (Ed.) (2019). Literary Miscellany, Vol. 08 (ISSN 2230-7451).

___ (Co-Ed.) (2019). Quote Unquote (indexed in SCOPUS) Vol. 07, (ISSN 2320- 8759).

 Deepmala (Ed.) (2019). Sahitya, Media aur Hindi Lekhan, Delhi: Sahitya Sanchaya (ISBN 978-93-88011-15-0).

Chapters/Articles in Books

 Bala, Anju (2018). Nirala ke Vyaktitva ka Bahuaayaami Swaroop. In Rajendra Singh (Ed.) Nirala ka Kavya Sansar. (pp. 246-50) Delhi: Sahitya Sanchaya (ISBN 978-93-88011-35-8).

___ (2019). Lok Sahitya: Sang. In Deepmala (Ed.) Sahitya, Media aur Hindi Lekhan. Delhi: Sahitya Sanchaya (pp. 259-66) (ISBN 978-93-82597-94-0).

 Bindra, Jasvinder Kaur (2018). Katha Ki Haqiqat. In Akram Husain and Manish Kumar (Eds.), Third Gender Katha ki Haqiqat. Aligarh: Anusandhan Publishers (ISBN 978-81-93684-85-6).

 Duggal, Renu (2019). Paramparik Lok Natak Ka Swaroop. In Deepmala (Ed.) Sahitya, Media aur Hindi Lekhan. New Delhi: Sahitya Sanchaya (ISBN 978-93- 88011-15-0).

___ (2019) Hindi: Vaishvik Pariprekshya. In Rama (Ed.) Vaishvik Patal par Hindi. Delhi: Sahitya Sanchaya (ISBN 978-93-88011-10-5).  Kaur, Bhupinder (2019). Samakaleen Daur Mein Hindi Bhasha ka Badalata Swaroop. In Deepmala (Ed.) Sahitya, Media aur Hindi Lekhan. New Delhi: Sahitya Sanchaya (ISBN 978-93-88011-15-0).

___ (2018). Kinnaron ki Manodasha ka Chitran: Ham bhi Insan hain. In Akaram Husain and Manish kumar Gupta (Eds.) Third Gender Katha ki Haqiqat (ISBN 978- 81-936848-5-6).

___ (2018). Hindi Bhasha ka Badalata Swaroop: Bhavishya ki Hindi ke Sandarbh mein. In Aarti Singh and Vibha Thakur (Eds.) Social Media Mein Sahitya ka Badalata Swaroop (ISBN 978-93-83515-15-8).

 Kaur, Hardeep (2019). Bhoomandalikaran, Bhartiya Kisan aur Hindi Sahitya. In Deepmala (Eds.) Sahitya, Media aur Hindi Lekhan. New Delhi: Sahitya Sanchaya (ISBN 978-93-82597-94-0).

 Kaur, Paramjit (2018). Kav Dohe. In Paramjit Singh ‗Param‘ (Ed.) and translated by Gurcharan Singh ‗Charan‘ ‘Guru Gobind Singh ke kavi darbar Mein Adhunik 52

Kaviyon ki 52 Kavitayen’ (pp. 56-57) New Delhi: National Book Trust (ISBN 978-81- 7116-6213).

 Kundra, Balbir (2019) Vaishvik Star Par Mediya aur Hindi ka Badalata Swaroop. In Deepmala (Eds.) Sahitya, Media aur Hindi Lekhan. New Delhi: Sahitya Sanchaya (ISBN 978-93-82597-94-0).

___ (2019). Vaishvik Star Par Hindi Bhasha aur Bhartiya Sanskriti. In Rama (Ed.) Vaishvik Patal par Hindi. New Delhi: Sahitya Sanchaya (ISBN 978-93-88011-10-5).

 Shailja (2019). Internet aur Hindi Patrakarita. In Deepmala (Ed.) Sahitya, Media aur Hindi Lekhan. New Delhi: Sahitya Sanchaya (ISBN 978-93-88011-15-0).

___ (2019). Dhruvswamini Natak Mein Itihas Aur Kalpana. In Rama (Ed.) Prasad Ka Sahitya: Vividh Ayam. Mahakavi Jaishankar Prasad Foundation, New Delhi (ISBN 978-81-936234-0-4).

___ (2018). Swadheenta Andolan aur Hindi Patrakarita. In Chandrashekhar Ram (Ed.) Swadheenata Andolan Mein Hindi Ki Bhumika. New Delhi: Natraj Prakashan (ISBN 978-93-86113-61-0).

 Singh, Mahendra Pratap (2018). ‗Bhakti‘, ‗Shakti‘ Aur ‗Ukti‘ Ke Manikanchanakshar Sanyog– Guru Govind Singh. In Mukesh Kumar (Ed.) Hindi Kavita– Rashtriya Chetna Evam Sanskriti, (pp. 477-488), New Delhi: Sahitya Sanchaya (ISBN 978-93-82597-61-2).

___ (2018). Rashtravaad Aur Hindi Kavita. In Raj Kumar Pandey (Ed.) Rashtravaad aur Hindi Sahitya (pp. 333-345), New Delhi: Sahitya Sanchaya Publication (ISBN 978-93-82597-81-0).

___ (2018). Vaishwik Adhikar Samyavastha Ke Liye. In Sawai Singh Shekhawat & Jay Prakash Manas (Eds.) Vijayini Manavata Ho Jaye (pp. 103-119), Bikaner: Surya Prakashan Mandir (ISBN 978-93-87252-20-2).

___ (2019). Sahitya, Media aur Hindi Lekhan. In Deepmala (Ed.) Sahitya, Media aur Hindi Lekhan (pp. 77-83), New Delhi: Sahitya Sanchaya (ISBN 978-93-88011- 15-0).

 Verma, Nidhi (2018). Picking the Pieces of Broken Dreams: Reclaiming Native American Identity in Sherman Alexie‘s Poetry. In Prem Kumari Srivastava (Ed.) Revisiting American Literature: Select Short Stories and Poems, New Delhi: Macmillan (ISBN 978-93-87914-99-5).

 Yadav, Savilata (2018). Radio Lekhan aur Iski Bhasha. In Deepmala (Ed.) Sahitya, Media aur Hindi Lekhan, New Delhi: Sahitya Sanchaya (ISBN 978-93- 88011-15-0).

___ (2019). Bhumandlikaran Ke Daur Mein Hindi. In Vasundhara Upadhyaya (Ed.) Hindi Sahitya aur Pravasi Vimarsh (ISBN 978-93-88011-29-7).

Publications: Articles, Research Papers in Journals

 Ahuja, Mamta (2018). An Analysis of Trade between India and Latin American Countries: Pattern and Composition. Journal of Research and Innovation, Vol. 3(1), (ISSN 2456-8740).

 Gupta, Preeti (2019). Impact of Demonetisation on Indian Microfinance Operations- A Case Study of Margdarshak Microfinance Services Ltd. Journal of Research and Innovation, Vol. 3(1), (ISSN 2456-8740).

 Kaur, Bhupinder (2018). Guru Gobind Singh ke Kavya Mein Rashtriya Bodh ki Pratidhwani. International Journal of Innovative Social Science & Humanities Research, Vol. 5(2), 440-444 (ISSN 2454-1826).

 Kaur, Gurneet, & Bhambri, Silky (2018). Rural Marketing in India-Strategies, Issues and Challenges. Journal of Research and Innovation. Vol. 3(1), (ISSN 2456- 8740).

 Kaur, Manmeet & Vij, Madhu (2018). Corporate governance index and firm performance: empirical evidence from Indian banking, Afro-Asian Journal of Finance and Accounting, Vol. 8, No. 2, 190- 207 (ISSN 1751-6447).

 Thomas, Ashish and Kumar, Manish (2019). Influence of stream habitat variables on distribution and abundance of tadpoles of the endangered Purple frog, Nasikabatrachus sahyadrensis (Anura: Nasikabatrachidae). Journal of Asia Pacific Biodiversity. In press (available online) (ISSN 2287-884X).

 Yadav, Savilata (2018). Bhartiya Swtantrata Aandolan aur Rashtravadi Patrakarita. International Journal of Innovative Social Science & Humanities Research, Issue-April 2018 (ISSN 2349-1876).

Publications: Course Content Development

 Nair, Deepak K. (2018) wrote a Unit titled ‗Archaeology as a Source and Prominent Archaeological Sites‘ for the Course titled ‗History of India from the earliest times upto c. 300 CE’ for B.A. (General) Programme under the new CBCS (Choice Based Credit System) scheme of UGC, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi (In Press).

Publication in Magazines and Newspapers

 Bindra, Jasvinder Kaur (2018). Zohra Sehgal. Akkhar, Issue October-December (ISSN 2260-3310).

___ (2018). Book Review: Sanskriti. Kahani Dhara, Issue April-September (ISSN 2321-4449).

___ (2018). Translation of two Punjabi stories- Maya and Insaniyat ka Rasayan into Hindi. Shabad, Issue-July-December (ISSN 2278-5167).

 Kaur, Bhupinder (2018) Khalsa mero roop hai khas. Surlok College magazine. Vol. 42 (pp 12-14).

Participation in International / National Seminars and Conferences

• Chaturvedi, Saumya presented a paper titled ‘Financial Bootstrapping: Source of Funding for Technology Based Startups in India’ in the 71st All India Commerce Conference of Indian Commerce Association organised by Osmania University, Hyderabad from 20-22 December, 2018.

 Deepmala, presented a paper titled ‗Bhartendu ka Rashtravadi Chintan‘ in Two Day International Seminar on Media, Sahitya, aur Rashtravaad, organised by P.G.D.A.V (Evening) College, University of Delhi, on 26-27 April, 2018.

___ presented a paper titled ‗Vaishvik Patal Par Hindi Mein Rozgar Ke Avsar‘ in One Day International Seminaron the theme Vaishvik Patal Par Hindi, organised by Hansraj College, University of Delhi on 23 October, 2018.

 Kaur, Bhupinder presented a paper titled ‘Kabeer ke Kavya Mein Lokchetana’ in One Day International Seminar on Hindi Kavita Ki Lokdharmi Parampra organised by Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College, University of Delhi on 1 November, 2018.

___ presented a paper titled ‘Guru Gobind Singh ke Kavya Mein Rashtriya Bodh Ki Pratidhvani’ in Two Day International Seminar on the theme Media, Sahitya aur Rashtravad organized by P.G.D.A.V. College (Evening) and Sahitya Sanchay Prakashan on 26-27 April, 2018.

___ presented a paper titled ‘Mobile aur Bhartiya Sanskrti’ at Saptahik Sankay Samvardhan Karyakram (FDP) on Hindi Sahitya aur Media: Shikshan Paddhati Evam Sambhavanayen, organized by Ramanujan College in association with Manav Sansadhan Vikas Mantralaya and Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya Rashtriya Shikshak Evam Shikshan Mission at Ramanujan College, University of Delhi on 22-28 October, 2018. 61

 Kaur, Jasmine and Kaur, Gurneet presented a paper titled 'Impact of Digitisation on Microfinance in India' at a Two Day International Conference organised by Shri Ram College of Commerce's Office of International Programmes, University of Delhi and NITI Aayog's Women Entrepreneurship Platform, Government of India on the theme Empowering Women: Fostering Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Sustainability held at India International Centre, New Delhi on 16 and 17 July, 2018.

 Kaur, Paramjit presented a paper titled ‘Rabindranath Tagore di Pustak Bharti Sanskriti da Kendra: Ek Adhian’ in One-day National Seminar on Punjabi Sahit de Samajik Saorkar organised by and held at Dyal Singh College on 1 November, 2018.

 Kaur, Vinay Neet chaired the Punjabi Section of paper presentations in the seminar titled ’Media, Literature and Nationalism’ held at P.G.D.A.V College, University of Delhi in April, 2018.

 Kundra, Balbir presented a paper titled ‗Vaishwik Star Par Hindi Basha aur Bhartiya Sanskriti’ at Vishwa Hindi Sammelan held in Mauritius on 18-22 August, 2018.

 Shailja presented a paper titled ‗Hindi Kavita Mein Paryavaran‘ in One Day International Seminar on the theme Hindi Kavita Ki Lokdharmi Parampra held at Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College on 1 November, 2018.

___ presented a paper titled ‗Vaishvik Parivesh Mein Hindi Bhasha Shikshan: Samsyayen Aur Samadhan‘ in One Day International Seminar on the theme ‗Vaishvik Patal Par Hindi‘, held at Hansraj College, University of Delhi on 23 October, 2018.

 Singh, Mahendra Pratap presented a paper titled ‘Hindi Kavita Ki Rashtrawadi Drishti’ at International Seminar on Media Aur Rashtrawad organized by P.G.D.A.V. College (Evening), University of Delhi on 26-27 April, 2018.

___ participated in National Media Conference ‘Talk Journalism’ in Jaipur organized by The Vox Media Foundation on 10-12 August, 2018.

___ presented a paper titled ‘Hindi Kavita Ki Lokdharmi Parampara’ at International Seminar on Hindi Kavita Ki Lokdharmi Parampara organized by Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College, University of Delhi on 1 November, 2018.

___ presented a paper titled ‘Sahityik Premakhyan Aur Hindi Film’ at National Seminar on Bhartiya Deshaj Sahitya: Premakhyan organised by Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, University of Delhi on 29-30 January, 2019.

 Singh, Indrajeet presented a paper on ‗Civil Society and Human Rights in Contemporary India‘ at International Political Science Association Conference, Brisbane, Australia, held on 24 July, 2018.

 Singh, Meena participated in a National Symposium on ‗Quality in Higher Education: Road to Employability‘ organized by IQAC of SGGS College of Commerce, held on 24 April, 2018.

 Yadav, Savilata presented a paper titled ‗Bhartiya Swtantrata Aandolan aur Rashtravadi Patrakarita‘ in an International Seminar on the theme ‘Media, Literature and Nationalism‘ organised by P.G.D.A.V. College, University of Delhi on 22 April, 2018.

Participation in Workshops:

 Bairwa, Ghanshyam participated in UGC Sponsored refresher course on ‗Business Management, Economics and Commerce‘ organised by HRDC Centre of the University of Delhi from 19 September to 11 October, 2018.

___ participated in a one week faculty development programme on ‗An Approach of Econometric Methods and Techniques‘ organised by Daulat Ram College from 16 September 2018 to 22 November, 2018.

 Deepmala participated in Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on the subject ‗Ethics in Research, Education and Beyond’ organized by IQAC and Research Committee of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College held at Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College, University of Delhi on 01 May, 2018.

___ participated in Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on the subject ‗Office Automation Documentation for NAAC and Effective Communication’ organized by Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College University of Delhi on 4-6 January, 2019.

 Gupta, Preeti participated in workshop on ‘Panel Data Models’ organised by Department of South Campus, University of Delhi on 15 September, 2018.

 Kaur, Bhupinder participated in Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on ‘Hindi Sahitya Aur Media: Shikshan Padhhati Evam Sambhavanayen’ organized by Manav Sansadhan Vikas Mantralaya and Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya Rashtriya Shikshak Evam Shikshan Mission at Ramanujan College from 22 – 28 October, 2018.

___ participated in Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on ‘Ethics in Research Education and Beyond’ organized by IQAC and Research Committee of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College and held at Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College, University of Delhi on 1 May, 2018.

 Kaur, Bineet participated in a One Day Faculty Development Programme on 'Ethics in Research, Education and Beyond' organised by Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College, University of Delhi held on May 1, 2018.

___ participated in a one week interdisciplinary Faculty Development Programme on ‗Gender Sensitization and Human Rights‘ organised by Satyawati College (Eve.) in collaboration with Women‘s Studies and Development Centre, University of Delhi held on October 15-21, 2018 at Women‘s Studies and Development Centre, University of Delhi.

 Kaur, Jasmine participated in a One Day Faculty Development Programme on 'Ethics in Research, Education and Beyond' organised by Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College, University of Delhi held on 1 May, 2018.

 Lakhanpal, Gita successfully completed an online non-credit course ‗Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Web 2.0 Tools’ authorized by University of Houston System and offered through Coursera on 9 June, 2018.

___ successfully completed an online non-credit course ‗Assessment in Higher Education: Professional Development for Teachers‘ authorized by Erasmus University Rotterdam and offered through Coursera on 5 December, 2018.

 Nair, Deepak K. participated in Workshop at University of Delhi on ‗History of the USA: Independence to the Civil War‘ on 25 August, 2018.

 Shailja participated in Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on the subject ‘Bhasha, Sahitya, Media Aur Paryavaran’ organized by Mahatma Hansraj Faculty Development Center, held at Hansraj College, University of Delhi, 10-23 December, 2018.

___ participated in Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on the subject ‗Hindi Bhasha, Sahitya Aur Bharatiya Darshan’ (Interdisciplinary) organized by Mahatma Hansraj Faculty Development Center, held at Hansraj College, University of Delhi, on 14-27 November, 2018.

___ participated in Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on the subject ‗Ethics in Research, Education and Beyond’ organized by IQAC and Research Committee of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College held at Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College, University of Delhi on 1 May, 2018.

 Singh, Meena attended Faculty Development Program for ‗Ethics in Research, Education and Beyond‘ organized by IQAC and Research Committee of S.G.N.D. Khalsa College, University of Delhi on 1 May, 2018.

___ attended a Three Day Faculty Development Programme for ‗Office Automation and Documentation for NAAC and Effective Communication‘

organized by the IQAC of SGND Khalsa College, University of Delhi, held between 4 to 6 January, 2019.

 Yadav, Savilata participated in the workshop on ‗Talk Journalism’ held at Jaipur on 10-12 August, 2018.

Participation in Events

 Bindra, Jasvinder Kaur participated as a poetess in Kavi Darbar held at Punjabi Bhawan on 6 December, 2018.

___ read a paper titled ‗Hun Hor Nahi‘ on the book Hor Nahi, organized by Punjabi Lok Kala Manch Goshthi at Ramdev Library on 24 November, 2018.

___ read Kahani in Kahani Darbar held at Ramdev Library on 27 October, 2018.

___ participated as a critic expert in Bharti Kahani Goshthi organized by Ram Swaroop Ankhi Smriti held at Dalhousie on 15-16 September, 2018.

___ participated as a poetess in Punjabi Sahit Sabha, held at Punjabi Bhawan, Delhi on 14 July, 2018.

 Deepmala was the convenor of the online E-Magazine of the College.

___ was the coordinator of event ‗Pen Urself‘ in Surlok annual fest organised by the College.

 Duggal, Renu was the convenor of One Day International conference on ‗Hindi Ki Lokdharmik Parampara: Amir Khusro, Kabeer, Nagarjuna, Kedarnath Singh‘, organised by and held at Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College, University of Delhi on 1 November, 2018.

___ was the convenor of One Day media workshop titled ‗Documentary Nirman‘, organised by and held at Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College, University of Delhi on 31 Jaunary, 2019.

 Kaur, Paramjit was a member of the Punjabi Promotion Committee of D.S.G.M.C.

___ presented ‘Punjabi kav Dohe' in Sawan Kavi Darbar organised by Punjabi Lok Manch, Delhi (Regd.) on 28 July, 2018.

___ was the convenor of Punjabi Sahit Sabha ‘Kalam’ and Nazm Poetry Society for 2018-19.

 Kour, Bhagwant was the co-convenor of workshop on 'Office Automation for NAAC' from 4-8 January, 2019.

 Kundra, Balbir delivered a special lecture on ‘Kushal Vakta Kaise Bane’ at Anand College of Education, Amritsar on 10 August, 2018.

___ delivered a special lecture on ‗Hindi Bhasha Aur Sampreshan’ at Anand College of Education, Amritsar on 11 August, 2018.

 Singh, Meena participated in ‗India Banking Conclave‘ organized by Centre for Economic Policy Research and NITI Aayog, held on 23 and 24 August, 2018.

 Verma, Nidhi was Judge at event ‗Ode to Charles Dickens‘ as part of Iridescence—the annual cultural fest of Carmel Convent School on 25 July, 2018.

___ was Judge at CJM Bicentenary modified Oxford Style Debate on the topic ‗Forgiveness Means No Punishment‘, on 7 August, 2018.

___ was Chief Guest at the Annual Day of Carmel Convent School where students performed Alice in Wonderland, on 20 November, 2018.

CONCLUSION

With immense fulfilment and satisfaction, I conclude the Annual Report for the Academic Session 2018-19. During this period, our institution grew progressively at all fronts and accomplished noteworthy achievements in academics, co-curricular activities, and other spheres leading to development of an inclusive enabling environment. The continuous progress of College in these spheres was ensured coordinated, united and efforts of the teaching staff, administrative staff and support staff of the College.

As noted before, the aim of our College is to attain academic excellence with a human face. This requires pursuit of in-depth knowledge in a discipline, development of analytical reflective capabilities and inculcation of moral values. I am glad to state that our students have been able to achieve this by assiduous efforts of our learned faculties who have meticulously steered students towards it. Our faculties have ensured that the students are able to attain important skills along with this this normative pursuit of knowledge. The constant working of our College in combining academic excellence with vocational orientation is helping our students in getting suitable and dignified employment. The time spent at college remains with students throughout their lifetime. At S.G.N.D. Khalsa College, we believe that it is out task to nurture the natural innate qualities present in every student with moral insights so that a blend of skilled worker, ethical citizen, and humble human is produced. It is delightful to share that we are doing this in a thriving manner.

I heartily thank Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee for all the support and encouragement that we receive for the day-to-day working of the College. I also wish to extend my appreciation and thanks again to the teaching and non-teaching staffs of the College who have worked diligently and tirelessly throughout the 66

academic session in achieving the goals set out for all of us. I wish to express my gratitude and appreciation to Dr. Gopinath Pillai, Convenor Annual Day 2019, as well as to each staff member who contributed in making this special day a success. I wish to thank all members of the Departments of History and Political Science, especially, Dr. Shobhika Mukul, Dr. Deepak K. Nair, Ms. Radhika Mishra, Ms. Bineet Kaur and Mr. Aditya Pandey for compiling and drafting the Annual Report for 2018- 19. I would like to acknowledge the efforts of Dr. Ashish Thomas and Mr. Ishmeet Singh, who, under the guidance of Dr. Gurdeep Kaur, prepared the Audio-Visual presentation for the Annual Report. A special thanks to the Prize Distribution Committee headed by Dr. Indra Kaul for accomplishing the task laboriously. I also wish to thank all the eminent academicians, intellectuals, dignitaries and speakers who graced our institution throughout the academic year 2018-19 by sharing their knowledge and wisdom with us.

In the end, I would like to thank our students who have actively contributed to the vibrant, ever growing productive atmosphere of the College by becoming co- creators of knowledge. I wish all success to my students as they prepare for the upcoming University examinations. I would like to reiterate that we have a great legacy of humanitarianism and morality in the teachings of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, in whose name the College was founded. Keeping this in mind, it is our duty to ensure that success is combined with the righteousness.

26 April, 2019 Dr. Man Mohan Kaur

(Principal)