The Department of Botany and Eco Club of DAV College, Amritsar, in collaboration with the Punjab State Council for Science and Technology, have set up a hydroponics unit on the campus. Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without soil. Principal Dr. Amardeep Gupta inaugurated the hydroponics system and said this system is not only sustainable but also highly adaptable, allowing for year-round cultivation of a variety of crops.
Simar Gulati, Chahat, and Sahildeep, students of BSc (Medical), semester VI, have prepared and operationalized this hydroponics unit under the guidance of Dr. Ashish Gupta. The unit will serve as a hands-on learning environment where students can study the mineral requirements of plants and understand the principles of hydroponic farming.
Dr. Rajni Bala, head of the Botany Department, and Prof. Nihita Sharma, convener of the Eco Club, said, "By integrating hydroponics into our curriculum, we aim to inspire the next generation of scientists, preparing them to address the challenges of sustainable agriculture in the future."
The Golden Jubilee Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (GJCEI) at GNDU organized a national workshop to celebrate World Intellectual Property Day. Dr. Balwinder Singh, coordinator of GJCEI, addressed an online national workshop titled "IP and Music: Your Music, Your Rights," which featured distinguished resource persons.
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