Library Orientation Programme 2026 

Post Graduate Government College for Girls (PGGCG), Sector 11, Chandigarh, organized a four day (3.08.26 to 6.08.26) comprehensive Library Orientation Programme designed to familiarize newly admitted students with the institute’s academic infrastructure.

The orientation introduced students to the library’s extensive repository of physical and digital assets, including book collections, scholarly journals, e-resources, and automated search services. Attendees were also briefed on operational guidelines, institutional policies, and borrowing mechanisms to ensure effective utilization of these facilities for academic research and independent study.

Under the direction of Principal Prof. (Dr.) Anita Kaushal, the institution continues to prioritize student-centric learning environments that cultivate intellectual curiosity and academic rigor.

"A library is not just a repository of books—it is a gateway to discovery, critical inquiry, and lifelong learning."

 

 

Book Exhibition on Children Day and World Diabetes Day

 Under the able guidance of  Principal Ma'am Prof. Dr. Rama Arora, the Library of PGGCG-11, Chandigarh organized a Book Exhibition on 14 November 2025 to mark two significant observances—Children’s Day and World Diabetes Day. The exhibition aimed to promote reading habits among students and to create awareness about child welfare, health, and lifestyle-related concerns.

The purpose of the exhibition was to commemorate Children’s Day by showcasing books that inspire moral values, creativity, and holistic development in young readers; and to observe World Diabetes Day by highlighting the importance of health literacy, preventive care, and awareness about diabetes; and also to encourage students to explore library resources and develop an interest in diverse subjects.

In the Book exhibition, various books were displayed such as, storybooks, motivational books, and biographies of great personalities, children’s literature, value education, inspirational writings by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and other noted authors, books on nutrition, health, and fitness, reference materials on diabetes management and prevention, guides on healthy lifestyle, food habits, and medical awareness.

The Principal, Prof. DR. Rama Arora, visited the exhibition and appreciated the meaningful and educational event. She highlighted the importance of inculcating reading habits and staying informed about health and wellness.

The exhibition received an excellent response from students and faculty members. Many students visited the display throughout the day and expressed keen interest in books related to both themes. Faculty members appreciated the initiative and encouraged students to utilize the library more effectively.

Library Competition

The Library of PGGCG-11, Chandigarh successfully organized its Library Competition today i.e. on 14.11.2025 under the able guidance of Esteemed Principal Prof. DR. Rama Arora, bringing together enthusiastic participation from students across various departments. The event featured activities such as the Library Book Hunting, Reference Hunting, Slogan Writing, Book Jacket Making and Book Mark designing -each showcasing students’ creativity, knowledge, and deep involvement with reading and learning.

The Principal, Prof. DR. Rama Arora, visited the library during the event and warmly appreciated the hard work and innovative spirit displayed by the students. She admired the quality of entries and distributed prizes and certificates to the winners and congratulated participants for their dedication and confidence. Madam Principal emphasized that such competitions play a vital role in:

• strengthening reading habits

• enhancing academic and creative skills

• motivating students to use library resources effectively

Encouraging the students, the Principal remarked that the library is the heart of the institution and urged them to continue taking part in such meaningful and enriching activities. She motivated the participants to remain curious, read more, and make full use of the opportunities provided by the college.

The Librarian thanked the Principal for her constant support and appreciated the overwhelming student participation that made the event a great success.

Book Exhibition on Independance day

Under the able guidance of respected Principal ma'am Prof Dr. Anita Kaushal, One week Book Exhibition was organized in the library on 78th Independance Day. Books on freedom fighters and India's struggle for freedom, were displayed. Biographies on Mahatma Gandhi, Jawahar Lal Nehru, Bhagat Singh, Subhash Chadra Bose, Rani Laxmibai, Sarojini Naidu, Lal Bahadur Shastri etc. were exhibited to create the patriotism among the students and to aware them about our history of freedom struggle.

 

Library Orientation Program (2024-25)

Seven days Library Orientation Program for new admitted students of the college is been organized in the library with the theme of "Know your Library". The main aim of this program is to make the new students familiar with the Library resources, Library working, Reference sources, Library rules, Library timings and Library facilities providing to the users. Every year at the starting of the session library organizes orientation program for its new students. This year library orientation program is being organized from 05.08.2024 to 12.08.2023. Librarian gave brief information about the library working, library rules & regulations and guide the students about how to be the member of the library so that they can avail the library facilities and get benefited. Principal madam Prof Dr. Anita Kaushal motivates the students to explore the library sources and to make optimum use of the library resources. Daily 300 students (approximately) is attending the orientation program. 

 

Book Exhibition on New Arrivals

 Book exhibition was organized on the new arrivals in the college library on 07.03.2024. Books on competitive books, reference books, general reading books and subject books were displayed to aware the students and the staff about the newly added books in the library. 

Library Orientation Programme

 Library Orientation Programme is been conducted in the library to make the new users familiar with the library resources, library working, reference sources, Library rules, Library working and library facilities providing to the users. Every year at the starting of the session library organizes orientation programme. This year library orientation programme was held from 31.07.2023 to 08.08.2023. Librarian gave brief information about the rules and regulations of the library and also guide the students about how to take membership of the library so that they can avail the facilities provided by the library and make optimum use of the library resources. Principal madam Prof Dr. Anita Kaushal motivates the students to explore the library sources. Approximately 1400 students attended the orientation programme. 

LIBRARY ORIENTATION

  

Library Orientation Programme is conducted every year at the starting of the session for the new admitted students at the college to make them aware about the collection of library and to make them familiar with library management and also how to make the use of the library resources. This year library orientation programme was held from 12.09.2022 to 19.09.2022. Librarian gave brief information about the rules and regulations of the library and also guide the students that how they can become the member of the library so that they can avail the facilities provided by the library and make optimum use of the library resources.

Library Competition

To inculcate the reading habits among the students and to aware them with the library collection and management, Library competitions were organized in the library on 13/05/2022 under the able guidance of principal madam Prof. Dr. Anita Kaushal such as Slogan writing, Book Jacket Making, Bookmark Making, Book hunting and Reference hunting were organized. 

13.05.2022 Library Department of Post Graduate Govt. College for Girls, Sector-11 Chandigarh, organized a series of competitions like Slogan writing, Book jacket making, Bookmark making, Book hunting and Reference hunting. The main aim of this function was to create awareness and make students aware them with the library management and working among the students.

 Prof. (Dr) Anita Kaushal, Principal of the college distributed prizes to the winners and motivated the students for optimum use of the library as library is the best learning place which provides opportunity for learning and helps shape the new ideas and perspectives. Nearly 100 students participated in these competitions.

Book Exhibition on Constitution Day

Book Exhibition was organized under the guidance of Madam Principal Prof. Dr. Anita Kaushal on Constitution Day on 26 November 2021 in the library.

Constitution Day, also known as National Law Day, is observed annually on 26 November to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India. The Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution of India on 26 November, 1949, and it came into force on 26 January 1950, which is celebrated in the country as Republic Day.

Some of the important features of Indian Constitution are:

Important Features of the Indian Constitution:

Preamble (Inspired by US Constitution) declares India to be a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic. 

Article 1: (inspired by British And Canadian Constitution) stipulates a Federal System with a two tier governance system with a unitary base. 

India has been described as a 'union of states'. 

Article 12-21 A to 36 (inspired by French and US constitutions) grants 7 Fundamental rights to Indian Citizens safeguarding them from any dictatorial or totalitarian tendencies. 

12-13 Definition and overruling effect on any law inconsistent with Fundamental rights. 

14-18. Right to equality and Prohibition of racial or caste discrimination. 

19-22. Right to freedom

23-24. Right against exploitation

25-28. Right to freedom of Religion

29-30. Cultural and education Rights

32 and 226. Right to constitutional remedies

21 A. Right to education. 

Article 51 A mentions Fundamental Duties (inspired by Soviet Constitution) 

Article 36-51 lays down Directive principles for state policy. (Inspired by Irish Constitution). 

Secularism 42 Amendment

The constitution makes India a secular state by detaching from religious dogmas

Independent judiciary Article 76 (Inspired by US Constitution) The constitution provides an independent judiciary which ensures that the government is carried on in accordance with the provisions of the constitution and acts as a guardian of the liberties and fundamental rights of the citizens. 

Services Security as Constitutional Right is granted under Article 308-314.

Emergency powers Article 352 to 360 from Weimer Constitution of Germany.

Concurrent list and Part XIII from article 301 to 307 stipulates state, union and concurrent lists (inspired by Australian Constitution) 

        Thus best provisions from the best constitutions from around the world went into the formation of such a Beautiful and Greatest Edifice of Indian Democracy which invokes a host of other laws in defence of its citizens. For such an effort at such a grand scale, all of us must be thankful to and salute to the Stalwarts like Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Patel and many other great souls. 

Some of the Exhibition Pictures are Uploaded here:

Book Exhibition

 Under the able guidance of Principal Prof Dr. Anita Kaushal, Book Exhibition was organized to celebrate Children Day on November 14 to mark the 132th birth anniversary of India's first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Known as 'Chacha Nehru' among children. This day is celebrated to increase awareness about the rights, education, and welfare of children. Nehru considered children as real strength of a nation and foundation of society.

 

On this day, College library organized a Book exhibition to motivate and encourage reading habit among students. Books written by and on Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru such as The Discovery of India, Glimpses of World History, and his autobiography, Toward Freedom. Letters from a Father to His Daughter were displayed in this exhibition. Students enthusiastically visit library to explore this exhibition.

Poster Making Competition

 Poster Making Competition

     In this pandemic, library took the initiative to aware the students on the current ongoing situation on COVID Vaccination. Many People are Vaccinated and many are scared of being vaccinated. To aware and encourage the students regarding vaccination, Under the able guidance of Principal Ma'am Prof. Dr. Anita Kaushal, Library has organized Poster making competition on 07.06.2021 on the topic, "COVID VACCINATION: THE NEXT RIGHT THING".  Large number of students shown their interest in this competition. Some posters made by students are:

 

    

     

Webinar During Covid-19

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Awareness Programme on Understanding and Promoting Mental Health

               Through the means of mass communication, we are getting information about Covid-19 which is resulting to anxiety,fear and depression. Keeping in the mind the current situation and importance of mental health, a webinar was organized by on 12 May 2020 on the topic “Awareness Programme on Understanding and Promoting Mental Health” on the for individuals of all disciplines to help them with their own mental health thereby help others to cope with the same situation.

Mr. Aadi Garg was invited as the key-note speaker who throws light on the concept of Mental Health, psychological well being, psychological disturbances faced during lock down period and also the status of mental health in India. 107 Participants from all over India i.e. from Patna, Punjab, Uttrakhand, Assam, Pondichery, Kerala, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu, Kochi, Bangalore, Delhi, Odisha and other local colleges and schools of Chandigarh attended the webinar.

He also discussed about mental issues and illness like anxiety, clinical depression, OCD’s. Research is still going on to uncover complicated causes of these diseases. He suggested that many activities like yoga help to induce resilience towards mental illness and related issues.

The attendees were also told about various coping strategies. He focused on the fact that we should read more often as it helps us to calm down and gives an escape from the stressful world as it gives us the freedom to explore our imagination through access to libraries, e-books etc. In this way, digital libraries help to provide us a platform to access the e-books of our choice. Many mental health related questions during lock down were asked by the participants. All those queries were well answered by the speaker.

With the words, “Mental health is a battle to be won. It is a journey to continue walking”, the session was concluded by him.