A STEP TO ENCOURAGE ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Chandigarh, March 8, 2019: Government Home Science College, Chandigarh on Friday organised Home Science Fest on the campus keeping afloat the spirit of the main motto ‘Earn while you learn’. The fest served as a platform for our college students to hone their entrepreneurial skills and have first-hand experience of having a start-up. Chief Guest, Sh.B.L.Sharma, IAS, Education Secretary, Chandigarh Administration and Guest of Honour, Sh. Rubinderjeet Singh Brar, Director Higher Education, Chandigarh Administration, inaugurated the fest. Director Social Welfare Mrs.Navjot Kaur and Session Judge Sh.Mahavir Singh also graced the occasion. The event marked a tribute to empower females and all efforts made by the college through the curriculum, workshops and seminars in helping develop our girl’s entrepreneurial skills was highlighted. Budding entrepreneurs of the college who have launched their start-ups in the digital world were felicitated. Some of the success stories of our alumni such as Cookie Marwaha an established baker, Dietician Shreya who runs 14 diet clinics around India and Mrs. Shweta Khanna owner of Flaunt Couture , a designer clothing brand in Elante Mall were felicitated. Home Scientists as young entrepreneurs displayed their skills and talents by putting up a number of stalls. Special attractions of the event included fun psychological games, nutritious munchies, skill testing, display of textile upholstery, joy rides, junk stall, diet clinic/health mela to name a few. The college ground pulsated with scintillating music and a lively crowd. The stalls put up by students of various departments showcased their artistic and creative abilities through a variety of creative and eco-friendly products which were indeed a crowd puller. A very special segment catering to the interest of the kids included a variety of rides and games. Inter colleges competitions were held on the theme of environment and women empowerment including face painting, rangoli making and slogan writing. An array of edible delights attracted a huge footfall. The event was well supported by our sponsors such as Department of Environment, Chandigarh Administration, Indian Oil, Lotus Ice Creams, Oppo, Verka – our refreshment partner, State Bank of India, Shalby Hospital, Indus Technologies, Malik Jewellers, State Legal Services Authority, Department of Social Welfare. The Chief Guest and Guest of Honour highly appreciated the efforts of all the students. They enthusiastically participated in all the games and tasted the nutritious munchies. They appreciated the efforts put in by the college in helping imbibe the spirit of entrepreneurship and empowerment amongst girls. Principal of the college, Prof. Sudha Katyal congratulated the students for putting up a great show and showcasing their skills and expertise. They truly earned while they learned. The principal further applauded the efforts of all faculty members and appreciated the team effort put in to make this fest a huge success.