Agricultural research and development can improve the quantity and quality of farm products. Still, the real benefits will be felt once the farming community can access the developed technology. With this aim, a Kisan Mela is being organized at Eternal University on 12- 13 April 2023.

This Kisan Mela will provide a platform for farmers and agro-industrialists to exchange ideas and spread the most recent agricultural technology and advancements.

About the Organizers

Dr. Khem Singh Gill Akal College of Agriculture at Eternal University, Baru Sahib, carries out a lot of research work at experimental farms and laboratories, which need to reach the user end, i.e., the farming community. With the help of ‘Sikhs in Sewa of Humanity’, Eternal University is organizing the Kisan Mela 2023.

The Kisan Mela will be held at Eternal University, Baru Sahib. The event will showcase various extension agencies, such as Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) and Farm Advisory Service Scheme (FASS), working to disseminate the latest agricultural technology to farmers.

The Need to Have Such a Kisan Mela

Kisan Melas or agricultural fairs provide a platform for farmers to showcase their produce, learn about new farming techniques, and interact with experts in the field. It is an convenient platform for farmers to connect with buyers, suppliers, and other stakeholders in the industry.
Given the importance of agriculture in our lives, it is essential to have Kisan Melas regularly to provide farmers with the resources they need to grow their businesses and contribute to the overall development of the country

Objectives of Kisan Mela:

With special reference to agroecological situation in Himachal Pradesh, the Kisan Mela will focus on local and regional-based agrarian technology.

A solution to Farmers’ Queries

The main objective of the Kisan Mela is to provide farmers with a platform to get answers to all of their queries and seek expert advice.

Motivating Farmers

The Kisan Mela will attempt to inspire farmers to adopt cutting-edge agricultural practices that can boost their output and profitability. The agro-industrial exhibits are a great way to promote and encourage farmers to use the most recent technologies.

Promoting Value-based agri-products:

The Kisan Mela will also attempt to encourage crop farmers to compete and promote value-based agri-products. It enables farmers to compete fairly and inspires them to grow premium commodities that sell for high prices.

Exciting Events and Activities at the Kisan Mela

The Kisan Mela will have several events and activities that will help farmers learn about the latest technology, including:

Seed sale at subsidized rates: The Kisan Mela will allow the farmers to acquire high-quality seeds at subsidized rates which will help them to improve their yields and increase their profitability.

Agro-industrial exhibition: The agro-industrial exhibition at the Kisan Mela will display the latest technology and agricultural tools. Farmers can learn about new farm machinery and methods during the event, which can help them become more productive.

Discovering the Antiquity of Agriculture: The famers will have an opportunity to visit to agri-farm and crop museum at Baru Sahib.

Food processing and agri-farm equipment demonstration feature the most up-to-date machinery and technology farmers can use to process their agricultural output. Farmers may benefit from this by having their products last longer and wasting less.

Promoting Organic farming/natural farming: The Eternal University Kisan Mela promoted organic farming, which produces healthier and sustainable products by reducing the use of chemicals and pesticides.

Grain storage and a cooling system for fruit and vegetable respiration: Grain Storage is also essential for farmers. The Kisan Mela will also provide how the farmers can store their produce for extended periods.

Question-answer session: It is essential to feature that farmers can get their queries solved on the spot by experts from various fields.

Participation in Self-help groups and Nehru Yuva Kendra:The Kisan Mela will provide a platform to the farmers interact and share their experiences with others as of Self Help Groups and Nehru Yuva Kendra are also participating in the Kisan Mela.

Attractive Features at the Kisan Mela

• Banks personnel will be available to solve the queries for loan applications.
• Stalls by various departments of Eternal University and the state department agriculture
• Produce competition of farmers through agri-products
• Transportation facility for the local farmers
• Meal for farmers and employees of departments
• Display of pesticides/insecticides by leading companies
• Farmers are provided with herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides at discounted prices.
• Honorarium to officials and field personnel
• Consolation gift to various participating departments.
• Dabur India will be graciously supporting the event and Vaisakhi celebrations, by distributing nutritional juices for all the participants. We are Thankful for their generous gesture.

The Eternal University Kisan Mela is an excellent platform for farmers to learn about the latest agriculture technologies and improve their abilities. The event will allow farmers to learn about the newest technologies, compete, and market value-based agricultural products. The Kisan Mela will ensure that agricultural technology is accessible and valuable to the farming community.

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ਇੰਟਰਨਲ ਯੂਨੀਵਰਸਿਟੀ ਬੜੂ ਸਾਹਿਬ (ਹਿਮਾਚਲ ਪ੍ਰਦੇਸ਼) ਵਿਖੇ ਸਪੋਰਟਸ ਕਲੱਬ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਯੂਨੀਵਰਸਿਟੀ ਦੇ ਸਪੋਰਟਸ ਕੰਪਲੈਕ੍ਸ ਵਿਖੇ ਬਾਸਕਟ ਬਾਲ ਅਤੇ ਬੈਡਮਿੰਟਨ ਦੇ ਮੁਕਾਬਲੇ ਤੋਂ ਇਲਾਵਾ ਕਰਾਸ ਕੰਟਰੀ ਦੌੜ ਕਰਵਾਈ, ਜਿਸ ਚ ਯੂਨੀਵਰਸਿਟੀ ਦੇ ਵਿਦਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਨੇ ਵੱਧ -ਚੜ ਕੇ ਹਿੱਸਾ ਲਿਆ|

ਇਸ ਸਪੋਰਟਸ ਮੀਟ ਦਾ ਉਦਘਾਟਨ ਯੂਨੀਵਰਸਿਟੀ ਦੇ ਵਾਈਸ ਚਾਂਸਲਰ ਡਾ ਐਚ. ਐਸ. ਧਾਲੀਵਾਲ ਨੇ ਕੀਤਾ| ਇਸ ਮੌਕੇ ਕਰਵਾਏ ਬਾਸਕਟ ਬਾਲ ਦੇ ਮੁਕਾਬਲੇ ਚ ਇੰਟਰਨਲ ਯੂਨੀਵਰਸਿਟੀ ਦੀ ਟੀਮ ਨੇ ਅਕਾਲ ਕਾਲਜ ਆਫ਼ ਨਰਸਿੰਗ ਦੀ ਟੀਮ ਨੂੰ ਹਰਾ ਕੇ ਪਹਿਲਾ ਸਥਾਨ ਹਾਸਲ ਕੀਤਾ| ਬੈਡਮਿੰਟਨ ਦੇ ਸਿੰਗਲ ਵਰਗ ਚ ਗਗਨ ਨੇ ਪਹਿਲਾ ਸਥਾਨ, ਡਬਲ ਵਰਗ ਚ ਨਵਨੀਤ ਅਤੇ ਮਿੰਟੂ ਦੀ ਜੋੜੀ ਨੇ ਪਹਿਲਾ ਸਥਾਨ ਹਾਸਲ ਕੀਤਾ| ਜੇਤੂ ਖਿਡਾਰੀਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਇਨਾਮਾਂ ਦੀ ਵੰਡ ਵਾਈਸ ਚਾਂਸਲਰ ਐਚ. ਐਸ. ਧਾਲੀਵਾਲ, ਸੀਨੀਅਰ ਡੀਨ ਬਲਦੇਵ ਸਿੰਘ ਬੋਪਾਰਾਏ ਅਤੇ ਡਾ. ਜਸਵੰਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਡੀ. ਐਸ. ਓ. ਇੰਟਰਨਲ ਯੂਨੀਵਰਸਿਟੀ ਬੜੂ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਨੇ ਕੀਤੀ।

ਇਸ ਮੌਕੇ ਅਸਿਸਟੈਂਟ ਡਾਇਰੈਕਟਰ ਆਫ਼ ਫਿਜ਼ੀਕਲ ਐਜੂਕੇਸ਼ਨ ਸ਼ਿਵਾਨੀ ਸੈਣੀ, ਵਿਵੇਕ ਸ਼ਰਮਾ, ਅਮਨ ਯਾਦਵ ਅਤੇ ਨਰਸਿੰਗ ਕਾਲਜ ਤੋਂ ਲਿੰਬਨ ਜੋਸਫ ਆਦਿ ਮੌਜੂਦ ਸਨ|

Order has been passed 27th MAY 2016 passed by the National Commission for Minority Educational Institution, Eternal University, Baru Sahib, Dist. Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh run by THE KALGIDHAR TRUST,

The great visionary of 20th century (Sant Attar Singh Ji) had a vision that modern scientific education alone will not serve the humanity well, until and unless it is amalgamated with Braham Vidya (Spiritual Education).

The graduates of this unique education system will not only be outstanding in academics, but also will have high moral values (i.e. they will have love for humanity, compassion for the weak and the underdog, and sense of selfless service for the community). These graduates will work towards establishing permanent peace in the world. They will act as Ambassadors of Peace wherever they live, work and raise their families.

Kalgidhar trust is committed to the cause of quality education and bending with spiritual rejuvenation and thus creating human beings with compassion and competency and commitment to serve humanity at large. The management of Kalgidhar Trust under the divine leadership of Hon’ble Baba Iqbal Singh Ji is well aware of being nerve center of creating excellence in education. This college is close to the heart of our Hon’ble Chancellor of Eternal University Baru Sahib (H.P) has held four International Conferences on subject themes, Nursing Informatics, Global Nursing, Community Nursing & Gynecology and Obstetrics Nursing were conducted.

Akal College of Nursing was established in the year 2008 by the Kalgidhar Trust, BaruSahib and was approved by the Himachal Pradesh Nursing Registration Council and Indian Nursing Council. Recently this college marked another milestone in nursing by being the first college in Himachal Pradesh to start M.Sc. Nursing. This college strives to provide value based education, and to develop skills for achieving the highest level of professional competence and to inculcate the qualities of disciplined living, honesty and integrity. Akal College of Nursing BaruSahib has organized its 5th International Nursing Conference and Pre-conference workshop at Eternal University, BaruSahib on 2nd, 3rd, 4th October, 2015.

Its pleasure to announce that Akal College of Nursing successfully ended up with the first day of 5th International Nursing Conference. The theme for this year’s Conference is “Innovations in Nursing Education and Practice.”The Conference mainly aimed to ascertain new trends and innovations in modern Nursing Education, to continue Professional development, to familiarize innovative teaching learning framework and to incorporate innovative models of Nursing Education. The registrations of delegates started at 8:00am. There were total 273registrations including 200 student delegates, 38 Faculty delegates and 35 resource persons.. Ms. Priya, Nursing Tutor, Akal College of Nursing, BaruSahib and Ms. Kalpna, Nursing Tutor, Akal College of Nursing, BaruSahib hosted the session.

Inaugural ceremony started with Shabad by the students of Akal School of divine music; that gave a glimpse of spirituality. Bouquets were presented to the resource persons. Dignitaries lit the lamp up. Dr. Davender Singh, Secretary, Kalgidhar Trust, BaruSahib open his talk with a very divine thought of combining modernization in technology with healing touch. He added that absolute politeness and humanity must include care, love and compassion along with innovations. Dr. Neelam Kaur, Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences, BaruSahib, extends her gratitude to nursing fraternity. She focused on strengthening and bringing up the instructional leaders.

His Holiness Baba Ji, Chancellor, Eternal University, Baru Sahib released the Souvenir and showered blessings to all nursing students, faculty members and delegates. Mrs. Kaushalya Chaudhary, Registar, HPNRC (Guest of Honour for the Event)delivered the inaugural address. She congratulated Akal College of Nursing for organizing Conference and added that it will be useful to all the delegates

Professor Sujana Chakravarty gave overview of Conference. She advised the nursing students to realize what really nursing is and how many nursing leaders are there in the Country. Professor Sujana Chakravarty addressed the issues like Detachment of nursing education and practice, linking the theory with practice and non-attending certifications.

After tea break Dr. Jill .B. Derstine Ed.D, RN, FAAN unfolded the theme of the International conference. She called Innovation as “Revolution”; a positive change and to get that change going. Group activity called “Ice breaking session” was carried out to choose the best student delegate and the best faculty delegate. Cash prize of Rs. 5000/- each will be rewarded to the winners. Plenary session-I was initiated under the chairmanship of Dr. Jill .B. Derstine Ed.D, RN, FAAN, Dr. Sandhya Ghai and Professor Triza Jiwan with the sub-theme “Trends in modern Nursing Education.” Dr. Diane D. Depew, Assistant Professor, Drexel University, USA, presented her topic on “Technology, simulation and Education.” At the end of the presentation Dr. Jill added that demonstration of simulation given by Dr. Rocky Rockstraw, Faculty Drexel University was very helpful for the students of ACN, BaruSahib.

Presentation ends with discussion and resource persons asked some questions. Dr Sandhya Ghai (Chairperson for the session) stressed to add these new techniques to Nursing Education. Dr. Triza Jiwan congratulated the presenter and added that the presence of students in class is must; non-attending certifications should be avoided to enhance skills of the students. Dr. AV Raman, Director Westfort College of Nursing, Trissur, Kerala presented her topic on “Innovation advancement: Nursing Education.

She focused on competence based Education. Next, Dr. Suresh K Sharma, Principal, College of Nursing, AIIMS Rishikesh put light on the topic Status of Nursing/Midwifery Education and Practice. After Lunch break Ms. Renuka Das, Principal, CON, Gwalior talked about Fostering innovative models of Nursing Education to address the changing needs in health care. Side by side Concurrent sessions were also carried out in the Auditorium in which oral paper presentations were done under the chairmanship of Dr. Satwant Baltej, Former Dean ACN BaruSahib, Dr. Rajinder Mahal, Principal, Mohan Dai CON, Ludhiana and Dr. Sushma K Saini, Lecture, NINE, PGIMER, Chandigarh.

Plenary session-II was initiated with the sub-theme “Transforming Nursing Education” under the Chairmanship of Dr. Marylou McHugh, Dr. Pity Koul and Dr. Kanwaljit Gill. Presentation was initiated by Dr. Jogindrawati Gupta, Principal, SGHCON, Sohana, Mohali on the topic “Value based curriculum and Evidence Based Practice in Nursing”. Dr. Prakasamma, Executive Director, ANSWERS, Hyderabad was next to continue with plenary session-II. Fortifying staff development, Nursing Education and challenge on Non-attending program certification: a much awaited topic to be discussed was covered by Dr. Sister Anne, Principal, Vijay Marie College of Nursing, Hyderabad.

Plenary session-III includes the sub-theme “Collaborative Teaching Learning”. Dr. Raman Kalia, Principal, Saraswati Nursing Institute, Morinda, Kurali, Punjab discussed regarding Interdisciplinary collaboration in Nursing Education. The cultural presentation of traditional Ganesh Vandana, Choreography and mime by Akal College of Nursing students which was appreciated by one and all. The event ended with happy note and lots of learning.

~ Tapasleen kaur
~ New Delhi, 5th Oct ’15

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AKAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION ETERNAL UNIVERSITY, BARU SAHIB

International Conference Fostering 21′ Century Pedagogical Skills

Date – 14th- 17th October, 2015

Inauguration Ceremony Time: 9.00 a.m. – 10.00 a.m.

Venue-Bhai Gurdass Hall, Eternal University, via Rajgarh, Baru Sahib

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As per the culture of Eternal University, every academic year Akal College of Arts and Social Sciences organises a youth cultural fest for aspirants assembling from various departments with a very high competitive spirit to participant and with the strong determination to include their achievements & accomplishments to their résumés.

UDAAN – 2015 was organized with the same enthusiasm and determination among the new set of student coordinators, student volunteers and faculty coordinator on September 11, 2015.

The programme took a lead after taking blessings from the Almighty, The Akal Purakh when the students from the Akal College of Divine Music and Spiritualism recited a Shabad Kirtan followed by performaces by the students of Arts and Divine Music.

Then there was a speech by Ms Karamjeet Kaur, a student B. A. (Hum.) Sem. I, on the topic – The Ideal Teachers Who Have Made The History.

An English song with the title – The Future, sung by Baljeet Kaur, a student of B. A. (Hum.) Sem. I followed by skit titled – Respect Your Elders by the students of B. A. (Hum.) Sem. I.

Choreographic song presented by the students really kept the crowd captivated for long. Students from Akal College of Divine Music and Spiritualism presented a choreographic song on the theme—Mother and Child. A play was presented on the theme – Hard Work is the Key of Success.

Girls from Akal College of Education performed an informative skit based on the theme – How a teacher can shape the destiny of his students. The students from ETT (girls from Akal Institute of Rural Women Empowerment) presented an exuberant choreography based on the song, Go, Light The World! The theme of this song was to enlighten the ignorant people in the world.

In the End, Dr Neelam Kaur, Principal Akal Academy and Dean, Akal College of Nursing and Health Sciences congratulated the students and the staff through her motivated speech. In her address to the students, she explained the six principles needed to be successful – hard work, passion, practice, urge to be remarkable, experience of failure, positive attitude. “Success is a journey and not a destination” she said.

Dr H. S. Dhaliwal, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of Eternal University, appreciated the efforts of the students and advised the students not to waste their time doing something they are not meant for. They should pursue a career in what they are passionate about and being an Eternalite, one gets tremendous scope of showing their talent in any field.

This programme was organized with the objective to provide platform for the students to showcase their talent with a competitive spirit. The event was successful enough to attract as many as 20 registrations which include all the events.

Focusing on the types of events to include in the fest was decided by fest coordinators keeping the interest and need of students into consideration, with little emphasis on the fun full events behind the scene.