Punjab Technical University Permits Aryans to start Paramedical Courses

Mohali 1 September

IK Gujral Punjab technical University, Jalandhar has granted approval to Aryans Institute of Nursing, Rajpura, Near Chandigarh to start various UGC approved Paramedical Courses with 30 seats each including Cardiac Care, Operation Theatre & Medical Technology – Anesthesia from this session (Reference number IKGPTU/Reg./Affl./2328-2335).

Dr. Anshu Kataria, Chairman, Aryans Group of Colleges said that paramedical science has emerged as important branch of medical science.  Today, doctors, nurses & Health Care workers are on the front lines of the COVID-19 response. Forced to cope up with limited personnel, hospitals nationwide are struggling to provide adequate care for corona virus patients.

He further added that this crisis has served to highlight how vital healthcare workers are? Keeping in view, new paramedical courses have been started in Aryans as the demand for healthcare professionals will not disappear in post Covid-19 scenario but is projected to increase in the coming years in both Government as well as Private sectors, added kataria.

It is to be mention that Aryans Institute of Nursing is already running B. Sc. Nursing, GNM & ANM  approved from Punjab Government & affiliated to Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot & Punjab Nurses Registration Council (PNRC), Mohali, respectively.

A webinar on Robotics & Artificial Intelligence held at Aryans

To highlight the future aspects of Robotics & Artificial Intelligence, a webinar on industrial application of Robotics was held at Aryans College of Engineering, Rajpura Near Chandigarh. Er. Vikas Kapil, Plant Head, Royal Enfield, Chennai interacted with the Aryans students Engineering & Polytechnic. Dr. Anshu Kataria, Chairman, Aryans Group presided over the event.

Vikas while interacting with students said that the main era of artificial intelligence, robotic research and development was the mid-20th century. Robots were mainly employed for tasks that were too dirty, distant or dangerous for humans. Nowadays, Robotic interventions are being introduced and well-accepted as a smarter tool in healthcare too, he said.

He further told that the goal of robotics is to design machines that can help and assist humans. Though relatively young, the robotics industry is filled with an admirable promise of progress that science fiction could once only dream about. From the deepest depths of our oceans to thousands of miles in outer space, robots will be found performing tasks that humans couldn’t dream of achieving alone, explained Vikas.

While highlighting the future aspects of Robotics he said that in the near future, thanks to advances in these technologies, robots will continue getting smarter and more energy efficient. They will take on more difficult challenges and will help to secure global supply chains, he said.

Patiala Forest Department celebrates 71st Forest Festival “Van mahotsav” at Aryans

Considering many fold benefits of trees & to celebrate 71st Van Mahotsav Day, a tree plantation drive was organized at Aryans Group of Colleges, Rajpura, Near Chandigarh under the initiative of Punjab Government.  Over 400 saplings of fruits & medicinal plants were provided by the Forest and Wildlife Protection Department, Patiala & were also planted during this Drive at Aryans Campus. Ms. Vidya Sagari, IFS, District Forest Officer inaugurated the drive. Dr. Anshu Kataria, Chairman, Aryans Group presided on the occasion.

Ms. Vidya Sagari while speaking on the occasion said that trees are very important for our life. We cannot even imagine our life without trees. They not only provide us oxygen, but also provide food to eat. Trees play an important role in keeping our environment safe, so we all have an obligation to understand the importance of trees and we should plant more trees.

She further said that the under  the initiative of State Government, Forest Department  is working to make Patiala clean and green and urged everyone to plant trees on vacant land. She further added that if any school, college, panchayat and NGOs need help for plantation, then the department will definitely help them in conducting tree plantation drives, she added.

Dr. Anshu Kataria while speaking said that trees not only give us shade and fruit but also make the surroundings and premises beautiful. Kataria also mentioned about the environmental problems caused by the deforestation. He appealed everyone to actively participate in tree plantation drives so that Punjab can be made clean, green and pollution free, he added.

On this occasion S. Gurvinder  Singh, Range Officer, Sh. Rakesh Kumar, S. Gurdeep Sing; Field Officer , S. Gagandeep Singh, S. Jaspreet Singh; Beat Officers, District Forest Department, Rajpura were present. Prof. BS Sidhu, Director, Aryans Group, Dr. J. K. Saini, Director, Aryans College of Engineering were also present on the occasion.

Webinar on Importance of Seed Industry in Food Security held at Aryans

We are on the path of another green revolution through modern agricultural technology : Mukesh Kumar

To highlight the role of seed technology in food security, a webinar on “Importance of Seed Industry in Food Security ” was organized by Department of Agriculture, Aryans Group of Colleges, Rajpura Near Chandigarh. Mr. Mukesh Kumar, Agriculture Expert & Customer Marketing Manager, Bayer Crop Science addressed Aryans Agriculture students including B.Sc. Hons. & Diploma Agriculture. Dr. Anshu Kataria, Chairman, Aryans Group presided over the Webinar

Kumar while interacting said that the agriculture is backbone of rural economy. Agriculture in India has made significant growth and we are on the path of second green revolution through modern agricultural technology. For sustainable agriculture, a good quality seed is the most basic and essential input. Agriculture in India is backed by a strong seed improvement programme involving both the public and private sectors and is well recognized internationally, explained Kumar.

He further added that seeds play a fundamental role in meeting the triple challenge of improving food security and nutrition, supporting the livelihoods of farmers and rural communities, and contributing to sustainable resource use and climate change adaptation and mitigation. The seed sector directly influences three dimensions of food security and nutrition: food availability, access, and stability, he told.

While answering students questions he explained that The seed sector contributes to food security and nutrition through productivity growth, improved resilience and quality improvement, allowing a greater availability of nutritious food at lower prices. Greater percentage of improvement in agricultural production has come from the use of improved seeds, but seeds of new varieties must be made available to the farmers in adequate quantity and quality and at affordable prices, and on time, stressed Kumar.

Webinar on Career Opportunities in Pharmacy held at Aryans

Pharmacist is an indispensable part of the  healthcare force: Dr. Das

To highlight the role of Pharma Professionals, Aryans College of Pharmacy organised a webinar on “Careers opportunities in Pharmacy”. Dr. Prasanta Das, Principal, Aryans  College of Pharmacy elaborated the post Covid Career Opportunities &  interacted with faculty members & the students of  B. Pharmacy &D. Pharmacy of Aryans Pharmacy College and Aryans College of Pharmacy. Dr. Anshu Kataria, Chairman, Aryans Group presided over the webinar.

While interacting with the budding  pharma professional, Dr Das said that Pharmacists play a significant role in healthcare management.Pharmacy Graduates can cater to the needs of various departments in the industry such as production, quality control, etc but in the new age pharma Industry, they need to acquire management skills in addition to core technical knowledge, explained Dr. Das.

Das further elaborated that Pharmacy Graduates have an excellent opportunity in various testing laboratories of the Government which conduct proper testing of pharmaceuticals including newly proposed vaccines or therapies. Be it new drug research, new drug approvals, vaccine research, antibodies research, community-based services, dispensing of medicines, pharmacists are playing a key role in fighting this pandemic, he said.

While answering students queries he said that. Career opportunities are always increasing in the profession of pharmacy. This pandemic has highlighted the services provided by pharmacists in various areas including Drug research and development, clinical trials, pharmacovigilance, retail sector, hospitals, clinics, community pharmacy, pharmaceutical sales and marketing, and medical writing too, he said.

Renowned West Bengal’s pharma expert Dr. Prasanta Das Gupta joins Aryans Group, Chandigarh

Mohali 14 August

Renowned pharma expert Dr. Prasanta Das Gupta recently joined as Principal at Aryans College of Pharmacy, Rajpura, Near Chandigarh. The institute offers B.Pharmacy & D. Pharmacy course which are approved by Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), New Delhi & affiliated with Maharaja Ranjeet Singh Punjab Technical University (MRSPTU), Bathinda.

Dr. Das is Doctorate in Pharmacy with rich experience in Industry & education Sector of Pharmaceutical field in Senior Management position. He has around 15 years of rich experience in Education sector as Principal & Professor of Pharmacy Institutes & total 15 years of vast experience in Production/PPIC/QC & QA/Development of different dosage forms in Pharmaceutical Formulation and also in API & Herbal Drug units.

Das said that pharmacist occupies the largest bulk of the health care force but the biggest challenge posed by this profession is staff shortage. Pharmacists are involved and responsible for wide area activities in industry.  In industry where there is drug, there is pharmacist, this is true for India too, added Das.

Dr. Anshu Kataria, Chairman, Aryans Group while welcoming him said that Pharma Professionals are the integral part of healthcare system. Duties and Importance of pharmacist is less understood but  role of pharmacist is indispensable from discovery to rational use of drugs. Pharmacist role is not acknowledged by some governments and policy makers and this lead to commonplace irrational use of drugs; both through prescription and self medication.