Chandigarh University News

Chandigarh University becomes first University in India to announces special scholarship for wards of Doctors, Para-Medical Staff, Sanitation Workers, Media Persons and Police Personals   While the war against coronavirus is still being waged, Chandigarh University has paid tribute to the real warriors battling at the frontline against the pandemic in India by announcing COVID-19 Warriors Scholarships. While announcing the scholarship scheme, Satnam Singh Sandhu, Chancellor, Chandigarh University said, “Scholarships worth Rs. 5 crores would be given to wards of COVID-19 warriors which includes Doctors, Nurses, Para-Medical Staff, Housekeeping Staff of Hospitals, Police Personals of all Indian States, Para Military forces, Media Persons and Sanitation Workers as a mark of honoring them, who are stepping out of their homes & working tirelessly amid this pandemic crisis risking their lives to ensure that each and every one of us remains safe”. It is important to me...

Coronavirus in India: Chandigarh University distributing food to poor & needy in nearby villages   Amid 21 days lockdown announced in India, the daily wagers working in factories and construction labour are facing heat as they are facing challenges to earn and find food for themselves and their families. Rising up to the situation and with the spirit of gesture in times of crisis, Chandigarh University Gharuan is distributing cooked meals two times a day to poor & needy in the 6 neighbourhood villages Gharuan, Batta, Mankheri, Mamupur, Roorkee Pukta and Madauli. The distribution drive started from the first day of the lockdown and will be continued throughout the 21 days period. The meals are cooked in University Mess and then transported to the different locations using the institution’s transportation. Participating in the drive, Jai Vardhan one of the volunteers said, “We are currently catering to feed about 500 persons daily but we can increase our c...