Chandigarh June 5, 2021
The Department of Microbiology, Panjab University, Chandigarh has always been committed towards its social responsibilities and keeping up with this the department along with the Department of Biotechnology, Panjab University, Chandigarh organized a plantation drive on 5th June, 2021 in and around their premises wherein different saplings were planted.
The plantation drive was carried out to mark the occasion of World Environment Day which is celebrated every year throughout the world on 5th of June. Prof. V.R. Sinha ,Dean University Instructions, Panjab University and Prof. R.C. Sobti ,Former Vice Chancellor, Panjab University were the guest on the occasion.
Dr. Deepak K. Rahi, Chairman of Department of Microbiology along with his faculty members Prof. S.K. Soni, Dr. Naveen Gupta, Mr. Khem Raj Thakur, Dr. Kashmir Singh, Chairman of Department of Biotechnology and other faculty members participated in the event. Mr. Anil Thakur, S.D.O (Horticulture) was also present during the plantation drive. Other staff members of the department Mr. Ramesh Jain, Mr. Baljinder Singh, Mr. Ramesh Yadav and Mr. Kashmir Singh also attended the event. The plantation drive was carried out by following all the necessary COVID-19 associated SOPs and guidelines.
