Tag: Foundation Day

IINRG celebrates 96th foundation day

Source: dailypioneer.com

Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) – Indian Institute of Natural Resins and Gums (IINRG) celebrated its 96th foundation day on Friday. Chairman, Jharkhand Public Service Commission, Sudhir Tripathi, was the Chief Guest on the occasion.

A large number of distinguished scientists from Central Tasar Research and Training Institute, ICAR-Indian Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Regional Center of ICAR-Research Complex for Eastern Region and regional station of ICAR-NBPGR, dignitaries from NGO, Chhattisgarh, Sahabhagi Samaj Sevi Sanstha participated in the programme.

While welcoming the Chief Guest, Director of the Institute, KK Sharma apprised them of the achievements of the institute in terms of various technologies developed and transferred by the institute especially value added products from natural gums such as hydrogels, dietary fibers and gum based nano-particles for disease control in plants. He also mentioned how lac cultivation played a significant role in increasing farm income.

Speaking on the occasion Tripathi congratulated the institute for its significant contribution in research and development of natural resins and gums. He also wished the institute to receive more laurels during its centenary celebration.

Addressing the gathering as Guest of Honour, Inspector General of Police (HR), Navin Kumar Singh delivered the 9th Dorothy Norris Memorial Lecture on “Digital India, Cyber Crime Issues, Challenges and Way Forward” in which he explained the importance of digitization, cyber crime issues in the digital era and the precautions to be taken to safeguard from cyber crimes. A memorial lecture was delivered by Singh, in honour of the Founder Director of the erstwhile Indian Lac Research Institute Dorothy Norris.

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between ICAR-IINRG and Sahabhagi Samaj Sevi Sanstha working on strengthening lac value chain in the State of Chhattisgarh in which the institute will provide technical support to the NGO.

On this occasion, distinguished workers of the institute like Scientist, Arnab Roy Chaudhury, Technical Officer, P Patmajhi, Janki Devi and Chaitu Kachhap, skilled supporting staff were awarded with certificates and trophies for their commendable contribution in their sphere of work.

Saturday was declared as an open day for the public in which over 800 students from 12 schools visited the institute. They were shown the Museum, Lac video film, Short video on Swachh Bharat Mission of Government of India and Institute Research Farm. A cultural function was also organized in the evening for the participants and the employees of the institute.

Retired staff of the ICAR-IINRG also attended the event.

DPS, Ranchi, celebrates 30th Foundation Day

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Delhi Public School, Ranchi celebrated its 30th Foundation Day with much pomp and show here on Wednesday. Around 500 children of classes IX to XII got a chance to participate and paid a tribute to the founders of the school and the school’s development ever since its inception.

The Chief Guest of the function was Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh of Jharkhand High Court, while Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad and Justice Rongon Mukhopadhyay graced the occasion as the Guests of Honour. Students were blessed by the presence of various other esteemed dignitaries. The members of the school managing committee, principals of eminent schools of the city and other dignitaries of the city were also present for the occasion.

The programme began with the rendition of the welcome song, which was followed by the instrumental musical gala which was a beautiful blend of Indian & Western Music. The cultural fiesta was meant to honour the eminent dignitaries for their incredible contribution in the field of law and order and it was marked by a series of exotic talents thus creating a festive mood.

Principal Ram Singh greeted everyone present very warmly on this momentous occasion. He also expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the guests for being a part of the celebration. He emphasized on the necessity of the Holistic development of the child’s personality and how the school is constantly working for the same. He explained the 30 years journey of DPS Ranchi in which the school has gradually developed from a bud and blossomed into a flower. He talked about the academic as well as the infrastructural initiatives taken by the school in recent years.

A dance drama: SHAKUNTALA, which aroused the energetic audience on the edge of the seats, was performed. Audience was spellbound to see such young children giving such enigmatic and jaw dropping expressions with the help of mudras of Indian classical dance forms. This was followed by the release of the school magazine: ‘Dips Time’.

The Chief Guest, Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh expressed his thanks to the principal for inviting him in the function. He showed his concern on the present day education system. He emphasised on the promotion of creativity in place of marks and requested the schools to allow the children to choose their field as per their interests. He was impressed by the initiatives of Ability Test, Enhancement and remedial classes and the competitive atmosphere of the school. He admired the experiments and innovative initiatives taken by the principal. At the end, he invited the students to come up with a healthy spirit of competition.

The ending was marked by the grand finale done by the students. All the participants gathered on stage as a display of unity in diversity.

Other eminent guests also said that it’s a matter of immense pride that this school not only imparts quality education but also works on the holistic development of the students.

Over 500 students joined hands in making the programme a kaleidoscopic display of immense talent which was a clear reflection of the ideals of the school. The parents left the hall feeling energised and overwhelmed with happiness.

Brimming with smiles on their faces and they also appreciated the invigorating show.