Dr.Satinder Sartaaj and Dr.Irshad Kamil graced Scholarship Award Function organised by Panjab University Alumni Association

Chandigarh, May 3, 2018: Dr.Satinder Sartaaj, noted Sufi Singer and Dr.Irshad Kamil, famous lyricists from Bollywood, both distinguished PU Alumni graced the Scholarship Award Function organized by Panjab University Alumni Association, here today.
Dr.Kamil felt nostalgic about being in his alma mater, PU and in his address expressed that it is a great feeling to be back home. He said that this is a function of connectivity which gives opportunity to meet all and expressed his gratitude to the University for making him what he is today.
International Brand Ambassador of PU, Dr.Sartaaj, felt himself at home and said, “Art and Culture is a way to create bond and harmony between individuals, and recognize themselves.” Dr.Sartaaj referring to PU as his ‘Mecca’, urged the youth to take the culture further to next generation. He was happy regarding PU introducing Shahmukhi course from next session.
Emphasizing upon the importance of alumni association with the University, Prof. Dr.Arun Kumar Grover marked the 99 years of conception of PU at Lahore in 2017-18 and said, “Alumni connectivity with old and young is important to extend, examine and create the frontier of knowledge.” He informed that next year will commemorate the centenary of Honors School of PU along with that of Prof. R.C. Paul, who stayed as Vice Chancellor for a period of 10 years. A stamp would be released on the occasion, he added.
Prof Monga informed that the scholarship Award Function was started in the year 2003. This is the 15th Award Function. This year 67 scholarships are being awarded out which, 30 are for affiliated colleges of PU and 37 for PU students, informed Prof Monga. The toppers are being paid a scholarship of Rs. 10,000/- along with a Certificate of Merit and Trophy for Academic Excellence. All the graduate and post-graduate toppers have also been conferred with the honorary life membership of PUAA by incurring expenditure of Rs.1000/- for each from its own funds. Apart from this 16 stipends are also being given, he added.