29th Punjab Science Congress

ABOUT THE COLLEGE

Goswami Ganesh Dutta Sanatan Dharma (GGDSD) College, Chandigarh, established in 1973, is one of the premier institutions of higher learning in North India, affiliated with Panjab University, Chandigarh. The college has earned a distinguished reputation for its academic excellence, innovative research, and holistic student development. The college offers a wide array of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs in various disciplines. Known for its state-of-the-art infrastructure, dynamic faculty, and active student engagement through clubs, societies and events, the College strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience. The institution also takes pride in its diverse research initiatives, fostering an environment of intellectual growth and global outlook. The College remains a key player in the educational landscape, preparing students to excel in a rapidly evolving global society.

PUNJAB ACADEMY OF SCIENCES (PAS)

The Punjab Academy of Sciences (PAS) came into existence during the 83″ session of the Indian Science Congress at Punjabi University, Patiala in 1996. It provides a platform where senior scientists and young researchers in the region meet and interact in order to share their expertise in different disciplines of Science & Technology. At present this registered body has more than 1670 life members. The academy has conferred its Honorary Fellowship to a number of distinguished scientists from India and abroad, who have significantly contributed towards latest innovations in the field. The academy also confers Life-time achievement award and publishes its annual research journal “Journal of Punjab Academy of Sciences”.

The objective of PAS is to promote original research- especially related to Punjab-and foster inter-disciplinary collaboration among scientists.

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL (PAS)

Office Bearers

Founder President – Prof. I.J.S. Bansal, Punjabi University, Patiala

President – Prof. Tarlok Singh, Punjabi University, Patiala

Vice-President – Prof. M.C. Sidhu, Panjab University, Chandigarh

Secretary – Prof. N.R. Dhamiwal, Punjabi University, Patiala

Treasurer – Prof. Pawan Krishan, Punjabi University, Patiala

EXECUTIVE MEMBERS (PAS)

Prof. A.S. Ahluwalia, Chandigarh

Prof. Paramvir Singh, Patiala

Prof. P.S. Panesar, Longowal

Dr. Niranjan Singh, Patiala

Dr. Jatinderpal Singh, Batala

Dr. Vimal Mehta, Anandpur Sahib

Dr. Manoj Kumar, Ludhiana

For queries/membership pertaining to Punjab Academy of Sciences (PAS),

Please contact: Prof. N.R. Dhamiwal, Union Building, Punjabi University, Patiala-147002, Punjab, India

E-mail: pasciences@gmail.com

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NOMINATIONS INVITED FOR 29th PSC by PAS

The Punjab Academy of Sciences (PAS) invites nominations/ applications for the following awards (to reach the Secretary, PAS on or before December 31, 2025:

• Life-time Achievement Award
• Honorary Fellowship Award
• Young Scientist Award
• Best Science Teacher (Colleges) Award
• Research Award for a rural woman working in the area of Pharmaceutical Sciences*
• Best Rural Science Teacher (School) Award*
• Awards for one girl and one boy who topped the PSEB Matriculation Examination, 2025 from Rural Area*
• Young Scientist Award for a person who presents his/her original research findings in Punjabi language*
• Desh Bhagat S. Lal Singh Oration Award*(Name to be proposed by Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh)
• Er. Gurcharan Singh Oration Award* (Name to be proposed by JET Bhaddal, Ropar)

(*These are the Sponsored Awards)

For more details contact PAS at : pasciences@gmail.com

ABOUT 29th PUNJAB SCIENCE CONGRESS (PSC-26)

The 29″ Punjab Science Congress is scheduled to be held at GGDSD College, Chandigarh from February 7-9, 2026. Spanning over a period of three days, 29″ Punjab Science Congress, being organized under the aegis of Punjab Academy of Sciences, Patiala will serve as a platform for young, emerging researchers from diverse backgrounds, disciplines, specializations and age groups to showcase their work and foster a culture of knowledge sharing, research and innovation.

CONFERENCE THEME

Focusing on the theme “Cutting Edge Science & Technology: Empowering Youth for Viksit Bharat”, The Conference aims to explore the contribution of scientific research towards building of a self-reliant India. To foster knowledge exchange, collaboration, and innovation in the pursuit of social and economic development through action-oriented futuristic research for a journey ahead towards a developed nation. PSC- 26 offers a forum to interact, share and innovate ideas and thereby strengthen linkages between academia, industry and policy makers.

CALL FOR ABSTRACT

Participants are cordially invited to submit their original unpublished research contributions in any of the relevant sections of PSC-26 that address the theme of the National Conference. All submitted abstracts will undergo a review process to ensure their quality and relevance. Acceptance will be duly intimated through E-mail.

GUIDELINES FOR ABSTRACT (S) SUBMISSION

• The abstract should not exceed 300 words.
• The abstract should cover the Title of paper; Full name of the author in Capital letters; Affiliation; E-mail of corresponding Author and Contact Number
• Font – Times New Roman, Font size-12, Single line spacing, Page layout-A4 in MS Word.
• The section in which the abstract is being submitted must be mentioned in the subject of E-mail.
• Selected papers will be consider for publication.

There will be parallel technical sessions /presentations for each section. Ten minutes shall be given for Oral presentation (seven minutes for presentation and three minutes for discussion). For Poster presentation, each participant will be provided with a space of 30″ x 36″ inch for displaying the written material, diagrams, photographs etc. Best Poster in each section will be awarded a medal, certificate and a prize of Rs. 2100/-by the Punjab Academy of Sciences.

PRESENTATION (ORAL/POSTER)

For Oral

A special offline session for the presentation of papers for the young scientist award will be held on February 8, 2026. Young scientists up to the age of 35 years on January 15, 2026 may send their abstracts and full length papers to the Secretary, Punjab Academy of Sciences, Union Building, Punjabi University, Patiala, separately on or before January 15, 2026. Name of the Section pertaining to the paper should be clearly mentioned on the envelope.

The academic fiesta will include plenary lectures, open house discussions, oral/poster presentations and ideation revolving around cutting edge technologies and thereby help strengthen linkages and ties.

Areas

This conference is multi-disciplinary as per NEP -2020 and will include oral/poster presentations, plenary lectures and panel discussions in the following sections:

Section A- Emerging Innovations for One Health Mission in Environment, Agriculture & Human Health

Section B- Advances in Chemical & Physical Sciences

Section C- New Horizons in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering & Technology

Section D- Recent Trends in Medical, Veterinary, Nursing, Physiotherapy & Pharmaceutical Sciences

Section E- Multi Disciplinary Research in Empowering Youth for Viksit Bharat

YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARD

One additional Young Scientist award will be given to the person who present his/her research in Punjabi Language. The abstract of this paper should be submitted online at pasciences@gmail.com. The Young scientists (proof of age to be furnished) selected for best presentation will be awarded a certificate of honor, medal and cash prize of Rs. 7500/-.

NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Prof. Renu Vig, Vice Chancellor, Panjab University, Chandigarh
Prof. Karamjeet Singh, Vice Chancellor, GNDU, Amritsar, Punjab
Prof. Jagdeep Singh, Vice Chancellor, Punjabi University, Patiala Punjab
Prof. Raghavendra P. Tiwari, Vice Chancellor, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Punjab
Prof. Tankeshwar Kumar, Vice Chancellor, Central University of Haryana, Mahendragarh, Haryana
Prof. Sushil Kumar Tomar, Vice Chancellor, JC Bose University of Science & Technology, Faridabad, Haryana
Prof. Sanjay Kaushik, Vice Chancellor, Gurugram University Gurugram, Haryana
Sh. Navneet K. Srivastava, Director, Science & Technology & RE, Chandigarh
Dr. K.S. Bath, Joint Director, PSCST, Chandigarh
Prof. Anil Kumar Tripathi, Director, IISER S.A.S. Nagar, Mohali Punjab
Dr. Sanieey Khosla, Director, IMTECH, Chandigarh
Prof. Shantanu Bhattacharya, Director, CSIR-CSIO, Chandigarh
Prof. Vivek Lal, Director, PGIMER, Chandigarh
Prof. Bhola Ram Guriar, Director, NITTTR, Chandigarh
Prof. Rajesh Kumar Bhatia, Director (Ad-Interim), PEC (Deemed University),
Prof. Dulal Panda, Director, NIPER, S.A.S, Nagar, Mohali, Punjab
Prof. Ashwani Pareek, Executive Director & CEO, NABI and CIAB, S.A.S. Nagar, Mohali, Punjab
Prof. Akash Deep, Director (Addl. Charge), INST, S.A.S. Nagar, Mohali, Punjab
Prof. Rajeex Abuja,Director, IIT Ropar, Punjab
Prof. Padmakumar Nair, Vice Chancellor, TIET, Patiala, Punjab
Prof. Sathir Singh Gosal, Vice Chancellor, PAU, Ludhiana, Punjab
Dr. Jatinder Paul Singh Gill, Vice-Chancellor, GADVASU, Ludhiana, Punjab
Prof. Sunil Pandey, Former Director, SLIET, Longowal, Punjab
Prof. B.S. Dhillon, Former Vice Chancellor, PAU, Ludhiana, Punjab
Prof. Rameshwar Singh, Vice Chancellor, GKU, Talwandi Sabo, Punjab
Dr. AK, Attri, Director Principal, Government Medical College & Hospital, Sector 32, Chandigarh
Dr. Rajiv Devgan, Director Principal, Government Medical College, Amritsar, Punjab
Dr. K. K. Talwar, Former Head (Cardiology) AlIMS, New Delhi & PGIMER,
Prof. Yogesh Chawla, Former Director, PGIMER, Chandigarh

REGIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Prof. Lakhbir Singh, Additional State Project Director, UT, Chandigarh
Dr. J.K. Sehgal, Principal, Government College, Sector 11, Chandigarh
Dr. Rama Arora, Principal, Government College for Girls, Sector 11, Chandigarh
Dr. Anita Kaushal, Principal, Government College, Sector 42, Chandigarh
Dr. Binu Dogra, Principal, Government College for Girls, Sector 46, Chandigarh
Dr. Nisha Agarwal, Principal, Government College of Comm. & Business Administration, Sector 50, Chandigarh
Dr. Sudha Katyal, Principal, Government Home Science College, Sector 10, Chandigarh
Dr. Sapna Nanda, Principal, Government College of Education, Sector 20, Chandigarh
Dr. Mahender Singh, Principal, Government College of Yoga Education & Health, Sector 23, Chandigarh
Dr. Mona Narang, Principal, DAV College, Sector 10, Chandigarh
Ms. Neena Sharma, Principal, MCM-DAV College, Sector 36, Chandigarh
Dr. Jaswinder Singh, Principal, SGGS College, Sector 26, Chandigarh
Dr. Jatinder Kaur, Principal, GGSW College, Sector 26, Chandigarh
Dr. Richa Sharma, Principal, Dev Samaj College of Education, Sector 36, Chandigarh
Dr. Neeru Malik, Principal, Dev Samaj College for Women, Sector 45, Chandigarh
Dr. Surender Dabiya, Director, State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Sector 32, Chandigarh
Dr. Rajiy Kumar, Director, Regional Institute of Cooperative Management (RICM), Sector 32, Chandigarh
Dr. Vandana Lunywal, Director, Regional Institute of English (RIE), Sector 32, Chandigarh

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Dr. Sajeev Soni (Dean Sciences)
Mr. Ashutosh Sharma (Dean, Arts)
Dr. Meru Kalyani (Dean Commerce)
Ms. Pooja Sarin (PG Department of English)
Dr. Jasamrit Nayyar (PG Department of Chemistry)
Dr. Navneet Batra (PG Department of Biotechnology)
Dr. Akblash P. Singh (Department of Biochemistry)
Dr. Meenu Gupta (Coordinator, YUKTI)
Dr. Indu Mehta (Department of Zoology)
Dr. Ruchi Sharma (PG Department of Economics)
Dr. Rina Godara (PG Department of Information Technology)
Mr. Varinder Kumar (PG Department of Bioinformatics)
Dr. Rakesh Verma (Department of Physical Education)
Dr. Puneet Sharma (Department of Mathematics)
Dr. Neelu Mahajan (PG Department of Physics)
Dr. Ram Niwas (Department of Statistics)
Dr. Sumita Sikka (Department of Fashion Designing)
Dr. Gagandeep Singh (Department of Geography)
Dr. Vikram Sagar (Coordinator, IIC)

CHIEF ADVISOR

Prof. R.C. Sohti,Former Vice Chancellor, Panjab University, Chandigarh & BBAU, Lucknow

CHIEF PATRONS

Ms. Vaishali Sharma, President, GGDSD College Society
Prof. S.K. Sharma, General Secretary, GGDSD College Society
Prof. Anirudh Joshi, General Secretary, GGDSD College Society
Dr. P.K. Bajaj, General Secretary, GGDSD College Society
Dr. S.C. Vaidya, General Secretary, GGDSD College Society
Sh. Jatinder Bhatia, Finance Secretary, GGDSD College Society

PATRON

Dr. Ajay Sharma, Principal, GGDSD College, Chandigarh

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Registration fee is non-refundable & inclusive of taxes. Early Bird Registration Closes on December 05, 2025