The Vigyan Utsav 2024 commenced with the inaugural ceremony on 29 th February 2024. Dr. Rekha Kumari, the Director of the Department of Higher Education, Bihar graced the event as the chief guest. She lauded the students for their innovative concepts and creative culinary endeavors. The event was organized under the leadership of Principal Dr. Sister M. Rashmi A.C., Principal, Patna Women’s College; Dean, Science, Dr. Aprajita Krishna; convener Dr. Shobha Shrivastava; Co- convener Dr. Madhu Rani Sinha and Dr. Pinki Prasad.
EVENT 1 Pak Siddhi Cooking Competition was conducted on February 28th, under the theme “Eat Healthy
Live Young.” Aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle and zero-oil food, the competition saw participation from 25 groups comprising students from prestigious institutions like Patna Women’s College, Magadh Mahila College, and B.N. College.
These groups showcased their culinary skills by preparing diverse dishes incorporating ingredients like Moong dal, Ragi, Fruits, Chia seeds, among others. The panel of judges, including Dr. Amrita Choudhary, Dr. Soofia Fatima, and Dr. Shazia Husain, evaluated the creations. The entire event was co- ordinated by Dr. Kavita Verma.
EVENT 2
Simultaneously, the Department of Mathematics organized a Logo Designing Competition themed “VIKSIT BHARAT @ 2047-INNOVATE INDIA.” Held on the same day at 12:00 pm, the event attracted participation from thirty groups representing various departments of Patna
Women’s College and other colleges in Patna. Mr. Gautam Saurabh, Mr. Praveen Kumar, and Ms. Divya Gautam served as judges for the competition. Dr. Ravi Kumar, the Head of the Department of Mathematics, inaugurated the event, emphasizing the importance of innovation in shaping India’s future. Different groups from colleges like Magadh Mahila College, PU; Maulana Azad College of Engineering and Technology; BN College, PU; Ganga Devi Mahila College, PPU; Patna Science College, PU; Bihar Engineering College, PU and AN College, PPU participated in the events. The collective efforts of students, faculty members, and organizers from both events exemplified the spirit of innovation and intellectual prowess, contributing to the ethos of Vigyan Utsav 2024.