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The day May 29, 2022, marked a milestone in the lives of 1210 young women on the threshold of a new beginning, as they were awarded with degrees of Post-Graduation, Post Graduate Diplomas and Graduation in the Annual Convocation in Khalsa College for Women, Civil Lines, Ludhiana. Vibrant personality Prof. Anju Suri, Dean, College Development Council, Panjab University Chandigarh, presided over the function. Dr. Rohit Kumar Sharma, Director, Department of Youth Welfare, Panjab University Chandigarh was the guest of Honor.  The guests were accorded a warm welcome by the esteemed members of college Managing Committee, Madam Principal Dr. (Mrs.) Mukti Gill, entire staff and the students of college at arrival in the college premises. The function commenced with an invocation to God. Madam Principal riveted the audience by presenting the annual report of the college through multimedia and in that she highlighted the achievements of students in academic, cultural and sports arena for the session 2020-21. She highlighted that the persistent hard work of the students reaped rich dividends in the year 2019-20 and 2020-21, where in students secured various 82 & 79 Top Ten positions in the university exams respectively. She highlighted the achievements of Physical Education Department and stated that it managed to clinch 37 Gold Medals, 31 Silver Medals, and 60 Bronze Medals. The college clinched the overall trophy at Zonal as well as Inter Zonal Youth Festival. Students bagged 49 prizes in all (20 first, 16 second, & 13 third prizes) at the P.U Zonal Youth Festival held at Khalsa College for Women from 17^th November, 2021 to 21^st November, 2021. At the Inter-Zonal Youth & Heritage Festival organized at A.S. College Khanna, College students procured 20 prizes in all (5 first, 6 second & 10 third prizes).

50 students of the college were placed in different companies. In her address, she expressed the belief that the institution is committed to nurture the students not only academically but aims at their holistic growth.  She thanked   the managing committee for their untiring efforts to ensure the smooth functioning of the institution. 

The guest for the occasion ignited the young minds with illuminating words. Addressing the degree holders the chief guest congratulated the students on their achieving academic excellence. She further appreciated the institute for organizing a huge program to celebrate the success of their students. In her speech she urged the students to learn not only to adapt but also to translate and transform the society into a place of inclusion and sustainability. The guest apprised about the various programs to be initiated under the NEP, which promises to bring a lot of opportunities to the young minds to excel and prosper. Congratulating the students on their success the Chief Guest goaded the Students to take flight for a better Future and soar higher and higher. The event met its conclusion with the beats of National Anthem.

Students of Youth Club, Khalsa College for Women participated in an inter college declamation contest which was organized at Guru Nanak Khalsa College for Women, Model town, Ludhiana in collaboration with Rotary club of Ludhiana midtown on 27th May 2022 to celebrate International Day for Biological Diversity. Students of our college spoke on “Role of Women in Environmental Protection” in the competition. Anjali Lourembam of B.Sc.I bagged third prize and Anmol Khurana of M.Sc. I bagged a consolation prize. It was an inspiring and enjoyable event for students and teachers present there. Principal, Dr Mukti Gill congratulated the students for their achievement and encouraged them to take part in such activities. 

Department of Political Science, Khalsa College for Women, Civil Lines, Ludhiana organised an Extension lecture on Career Counselling” by Dr. Gurmit Singh , Associate Professor, Malwa Central College of Education for Women, Ludhiana on 25^th May, 2022. He discussed with students various fields to opt after graduation like Fashion Designing, Digital Marketing, Graphics, Journalism, Civil Services, and Bachelors of Education. He stressed upon the need to read newspapers, magazines, employment news etc which will be helpful for their career. Principal Dr. (Mrs.) Mukti Gill thanked the resource person for such an informative session.

Khalsa College for Women, Civil Lines, Ludhiana in collaboration with Punjab Biodiversity Board, Sec 26, Chandigarh celebrated International Biological Diversity Day-2022 on theme ‘Building a Shared Future for all Life’ on 21 May, 2022. A National Wildlife Photography Competition ‘Wildclicks’ was organised for undergraduate and secondary/senior secondary students. A total of 60 students participated in the competition from various states of the country. Vibhu Malik from Government Medical College Patiala, Meghna Manhas from GTB Khalsa College for Education, Dasuya and Sonali Thakur from Govt. Post Graduate College Dharamshala scored first, second and third positions respectively in undergraduate category, whereas Astha Pattanaik from Summerfield School, Gurugram and Nikita Mhatre from St. Joseph School, New Panvel, Maharashtra grabbed first and second positions respectively in secondary/senior secondary category. Additionally, a National Webinar was also organized in which more than 100 students and faculty members from various institutes participated. The session was inaugurated by Dr. Monita Dhiman, HOD, Deptt. of Zoology, KCW, Ludhiana. Madam Principal Dr. Mrs. Mukti Gill welcomed all the dignitaries and students in the webinar. Dr. S.S. Hundal, Retd. Prof. cum Head, Deptt. of Zoology, PAU, Ludhiana delivered a talk on ‘Use, Adapt and Share Biodiversity Assets’ by which he sensitized the young minds about the effects of climatic changes on our ecosystem. He also emphasized upon the conservation of endangered and rare species by adoption. Principal Dr Mukti Gill appreciated the initiative taken by the event organizers and congratulated the prize winners and whole team for the successful completion of the event.

Students of B.Sc. (Hons) Biotechnology, Khalsa College for Women, Civil lines, Ludhiana have proved their mettle in Panjab University B.Sc. (Hons.) Bio-Technology Examination held in Dec. 2021. Komal of Ist Semester bagged eighth position by securing 453/500, Kashish Mittal of 3^rd semester bagged seventh position by securing 467/500 and Gurinder Kaur Grewal of 5^th semester obtained fifth position by securing 479/500. Overall result of the college in B.Sc. (Hons.) Biotechnology is 100% with all the students passing in first division. College Principal Dr. (Mrs.) Mukti Gill congratulated students and faculty members for their performance and excellence shown in examinations and motivated further them for  future endeavours .

The ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ Club of Khalsa College for Women, Civil Lines, Ludhiana, in collaboration with the Department of Physical Education organized a Kho-Kho Tournament under the title, ‘Sports: Key to Happiness’ to celebrate the spirit of sports that binds Punjab and Andhra Pradesh in many ways. The tournament took place in the college playgrounds on May  21, 2022. Around 48 students from sports participation and showcased their mettle. Since the paired state for Punjab under EBSB is Andhra Pradesh; students were apprised about the various aspects of Andhra and Punjab’s sports connect since kho-kho and Kabbadi are played and liked by both the states in the similar fashion.Four teams under the titles P.V Sindhu club, Karnam Malleswari Club, Ravi Kalpna Club and Saina Nehwal Club were formed. Six matches were played with league.

The tournament turned out to be a specimen of true sportsmanship and courage as the teams played to defeat their opponents. Karnam Malleswari club won the tournament securing first position while PV Sindhu Club and Saina Nehwal Club bagged second and third positions respectively.

The objective of the initiative was to identify a common thread that connects the people of both the states to promote and nurture a true spirit in existing together as one nation. The Principal Dr. Mukti Gill appreciated the efforts of the club members and urged the students to learn to connect, respect and appreciate one another.

The NSS Unit and the Yoga Club under the Physical Education Department of Khalsa College for Women, Civil Lines, Ludhiana organized yoga demonstration on 14th May 2022.This program is a part of “Countdown of International Day of Yoga” as per the instructions of Ministry of AYUSH communicated through the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Nearly 100 volunteers of NSS and Yoga Club of the College participated in making the event successful.The volunteers practiced different yoga postures under the guidance of the Yoga Trainer Mr. Ranjeet Rana. All the staff members of Physical Education Department and NSS programme officers were present on this occasion. Principal Dr.(Mrs.) Mukti Gill encouraged the volunteers to practice yoga in routine as it offers physical and mental health benefits for people of all ages.

The Yog Aur Swa Parivar, Ludhiana graced the corridors of Khalsa College for Women, Civil Lines Ludhiana with a cause to empower the bright students of the institute.

In their pursuit to acknowledge and lend support to the young women the members of the organisation awarded scholarships to the merit holders. Among the university toppers Beant Kaur, Sugandha Jain and Harpreet Kaur were given Rs 3100 each while Ritika Jain, Gurpreet Malhotra, Jasmine Jawanda and Nehal were given Rs. 2100 each.

Mr. GR Vig along with the esteemed members of the organisation were extended a warm welcome at their arrival. The Principal Dr. Mukti Gill congratulated the students and appreciated the selfless and inspirational work being carried out by the organisation for the different sections of the society.

The Rotaract Club Ludhiana, North Zone in yet another humanitarian pursuit awarded scholarships to the bright students of Khalsa College for Women, Civil Lines, Ludhiana. R.L Narang, president Rotary Club along with esteemed members of the club graced the corridors of KCW and awarded scholarships to 21 students giving wings to their dreams to soar high in life.   Each student was benefited with an amount of Rs.3000.

The members also delivered boxes of sanitary napkins to college Rotaract Club to be distributed among the needy.

The Principal Dr. Mukti Gill congratulated the students and urged them to work hard to reach for success. She also extended gratitude to the rotary club for their gesture of concern and compassion.

In the endeavour to acknowledge the continuing saga of glorious achievements of its students the 58^th   and 59^th Annual prize distribution function of Khalsa College for Women, Civil Lines Ludhiana was organized on May 05, 2022 in the college Auditorium. Mr. Manmohan Parkash, Advisor at Asian Development Bank, Philippines, graced the occasion as chief guest. The Principal Dr. (Mrs.) Mukti Gill, and S. Gursimran Singh Grewal, Treasurer, Khalsa Deewan along with Sardarni Sarbrinder kaur Grewal, Madam Kushal Dhillon, Manager KCW, S. Saminder Singh Grewal, member Managing committee, accorded a warm welcome to the Guest. The programme got off to a magnificent start with the college Shabad recitation. The principal presented the Annual Report highlighting the different activities and achievements of the Institute during the last academic year. She highlighted that the persistent hard work of the students reaped rich dividends in the year 2019-20 and 2020-21, where in students secured various 82 & 79 Top Ten positions in the university exams respectively.

She highlighted the achievements of Physical Education Department and stated that it managed to clinch 37 Gold Medals, 31 Silver Medals, and 60 Bronze Medals. The college clinched the overall trophy at Zonal as well as Inter Zonal Youth Festival. Students bagged 49 prizes in all (20 first, 16 second, & 13 third prizes) at the P.U Zonal Youth Festival held at Khalsa College for Women from 17^th November, 2021 to 21^st November, 2021. At the Inter-Zonal Youth & Heritage Festival organised at A.S. College Khanna, College students procured 20 prizes in all (5 first, 6 second & 10 third prizes).

50 students of the college got placement in different companies. She thanked   the managing committee for their untiring efforts who ensure the smooth functioning of the institution. The principal congratulated the winners and motivated the students to continue their hard work and wished them good luck to scale greater heights in life.

The chief guest along with the members of the Managing Committee and distinguished guests gave away the prizes to the meritorious students for their par excellence performance in various fields. 12 students for the year (20-21) and 87 for (21-22) were awarded with college colour. 8 students for 20-21 and 78 for 21-22 were accorded with merit certificates for their excellent performance in academic and co-curricular activities. 10 students were given Roll of Honor for the year 20-21 and 20 for the year 21-22. Dr. Shaveta Chugh, from Commerce Dept. and Simranjit Kaur, M.A I History were given the best library user awards. Members from ‘Yog Aur Sewa Parivar’ Ludhiana also graced the event and awarded scholarships to the merit holders. 

While lauding the achievements of the students the chief guest congratulated the Principal, the Management and the staff for holding the ever rising graph of achievements. The grand spectacle came to a close with the beats of National Anthem.