Criterion 3 – Research, Innovations and Extension

3.1.1. Grants received from Government and non-governmental agencies for research projects / endowments in the institution during the last five years (INR in Lakhs).

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3.2.1. Institution has created an ecosystem for innovations and has initiatives for creation and transfer of knowledge (patents filed, published, incubation center facilities in the HEI to be considered).

1. Institution has created an ecosystem for innovations and incubation of startups 

The college does not have a physical Incubation Center, however we promote innovative concepts through guidance in Startup and Incubation Cell of College

Some noteworthy startups by the college students are mentioned below

• BHARATTECH TECHECOSYSTEMS PVT. LTD.  is a digital Startup founded by Tushar Trivedi, student of M. A. Geography of our College.  This startup creates software-based products to streamline the operations by connecting on its platform. BharatTech is in the process of creating a digital ecosystem for general consumers that is safe and secure and does not use the user’s data inappropriately. For this enterprise, we took help of our affiliating body, C.S.J.M. University Kanpur, where they run an Incubation Center.
• Richa Shukla, MSc (Zoology) student of our College, is the founder of SCARLETBLINKS AROMA THERAPY PVT. LTD. This startup formulates Aroma that heals, crafted with organic, ethically sourced ingredients. Ms. Richa Shukla is also founder of NauseaPlast, a cutting-edge wellness venture specializing in innovative nausea relief solutions.  She attended the MDP workshop and BioInspire workshop at IIT Kanpur which gave a kickstart to her Entrepreneurial journey.
• Durga Yadav (consultant Clinical Psychologist) has completed her UG and PG in Psychology from the College. She is serving the people with her counselling center. (DHAIRYA Psychological Rehabilitation and Diet Counselling Centre, Highrise Apartment, Swaroop Nagar, Kanpur which is registered under RCI.
• Amit Niranjan, Research Scholar in Economics Department of our College runs NIRANJAN Printing and publishing house. He is also involved in Optium Education (P) Ltd. which is a global education venture.

2. Indian Knowledge System

The Institution promotes the spreading of rich heritage of our country and traditional knowledge in field of literature and arts.  Some noteworthy contributors of the college are

• Devi Radhike Ji, is our student of B A final year with Sanskrit as her major subject. She is a speaker for SPR society, on Shrimad Bhagwat Katha.  She is promoting Indian Cultural Values and Indian Knowledge system in the society through her speeches.
• Sanskaar Singh is an established painter from our college who excels in Portrait making , following the art form of Raja Ravi Varman.  We promoted Sanskaar through poster making opportunities. He was also given a chance to display his paintings during the annual cultural fest, to the audience which included the then V. C., Neelima Gupta.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

• The institution has an Intellectual Property Rights Cell, which conducts activities to provide clear understanding of the rights and responsibilities regarding IPR.
• Recently a team from the college has registered a patent with title “Water-Pesticide Irrigation Sprinkler” (Design No. 389199-001, dated 28.06.2023) by Dr. S. P. Srivastava, Dr. Nidhi Srivastava and Dr. Sudha Agrawal. 

4. Creation and transfer of Knowledge / Technology

The institution has its YouTube Channel that hosts videos of faculty members, related to their respective subjects, co-curricular subjects, etc.

Some students of the college also showcased their skills on their You Tube channels.  Link of the channels are given below

https://youtu.be/XyXOvDEB-VQ

https://www.crafttatva.com/artist-sanskaar-singh/

https://www.instagram.com/sarthakmishracreations/?igshid

https://www.facebook.com/raghvendra.prajapati.549?mibextid=LQQJ4d

https://www.youtube.com/@AMITNIRANJANACADEMY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOViwZfE0vw

https://www.youtube.com/live/sat31nVdoDM?si=DTxfNE4AvXzVht5Y

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3.2.2. Number of workshops/ seminars/ conferences including on Research Methodology, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and entrepreneurship conducted during the last five years.

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3.3.1. Number of research papers published per teacher in the Journals notified on UGC care list during the last five years.

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• Link to the uploaded papers, the first page/full paper (with author and affiliation details) on the institutional website
• Link re-directing to journal source-cite website in case of digital journals

3.3.2. Number of books and chapters in edited volumes/books published and papers published in national/ international conference proceedings per teacher during last five years.

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• List of chapter/book along with the links redirecting to the source website.

3.4.1. Extension activities are carried out in the neighborhood community, sensitizing students to social issues, for their holistic development, and impact thereof during the last five years.

The following are the extension activities of last five years (2018-2023)

 Year 2018-2019

1. 19^th feb Rudra Prakash Dixit was selected as council of representative of world peace community in India, for his social services.
2. On 10^th Sep 2018 world suicide prevention day. A helpline was released and O.P.D was set up with Ursala Hospital Kanpur. 

Year 2019-2020

1. On 6^th may Dr. Abha singh of Psy. Deptt. gave a counselling session for the benefit of class 11^th, 12^th Student of “Dr. Virendra Swaroop Education Centre ”
2. On 17^th August 2019 an extended activity of career testing was conducted by Deptt. of Psychology on K.V Cantt, Kanpur where class X students of K.V- No.1 were benefitted.
3. On 9^th Sep 2019 “A panel discussion on the topic suicide-causes and prevention was organized teacher and student of other colleges were also present, thus an awareness was brought out on the topic.
4. On world mental health Day 10^th Oct 2019 “Psycho-metric Testing and mental health camp was organized the by deptt. of Psychology, renowned Psychiatrist and clinical psychologist were present on that day, 190 students were benefitted by this testing.

 Year 2020-2021 

1. On 20^th Jan 2020 Dr. Abha Singh Deptt. of Psychology was invited to give a lecture on stress management during examination by A.F.W.W.A Kanpur. Air force wives welfare association was benefitted by the engaging talk.
2. P.P.N (P.G) College started counselling cell on 12^th April 2020 for the help of students/people suffering from mental health stress and anxiety during COVID-19. Principal I.J Singh ensured that people get counseling over phone.
3. On 14^th June 2022 a blood donation camp was organized by NSS and NCC, thus collected blood was donated to the govt. Hospital.
4. On 28^th June 2022 PPN (P.G) College and IGNOU Lucknow collaboratively organize yoga camp at Atal Ghat. This brought about awareness regarding health.
5. On 10^th Sep 2022 Deptt. of Psychology and NSS Unit carried out a rally on occasion of world suicide prevention day to bring awareness among the general public.
6. On 17^th Aug 2020 a rule was passed for the welfare of students and teachers to check the temperature of people entering in the college, on 25^th of the same month order was given to sanitize entire college by the principal I.J. Singh, this saved our college campus from the spread of COVID- 19. 

 Year 2021 -2022   

1. From 15^th Feb to 19^th feb 2021 Dr. Abha Singh organized a Master trainer programme for kids suffering from Dyslexia and ADHD at Pushpa Khanna Memorial Centre Kanpur.
2. On 2^nd March 2021 Dr. Abha Singh was invited by Defence Ministry Govt. of India Ordinance Equipment manufacturing board employee to deliver lecture on “Stress Management”.The employees of OEMB were benefitted by this talk. 

Year 2022-2023

1. On 14^th June 2022 a blood donation camp was organized by NSS and NCC, thus collected blood was donated to the govt. Hospital.
2. On 28^th June 2022 PPN (P.G) College and IGNOU Lucknow collaboratively organize yoga camp at Atal Ghat. This brought about awareness regarding health.
3. On 10^th Sep 2022 Deptt. of Psychology and NSS Unit carried out a rally on occasion of world suicide prevention day to bring awareness among the general public.
4. In collaboration on 5^th Dec 2022 with Sakhi Kendra and P.P.N (P.G) College organized a campaign “ Mujhe Bhi Akash Choona Hai” for the Sensitization of gender equality.

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3.4.2. Awards and recognitions received for extension activities from government / government recognized bodies.

The following are as it is.

 Year 2018-19

1.  On 14^th May Dr. Meena Gupta was honoured with “Saraswat Samman” by Bhartiya Vicharak Samiti for her views on the topic “Role of Intellectuals in national development.”
2. On 25^th Nov Dr. Meena Gupta was awarded with “Sanskrit Vachaspati” for her contribution in the field of social works by Mannu Lal Kanya Mahavidyalaya.

 Year 2020-21

1. Kashif Imdad of Geography Deptt. was given the award of appreciation for his contribution in re-structuring the U.G syllabus of Geography to allign with provision of N.E.P 2020, by the Govt. of U.P.
2. In the year 2020 Dr. Arti Vishnoi was given the certificate of appreciation “Arth Shakti and Tabeer foundation respectively.”

 Year 2021-22

1. Arti Vishoni was honoured by Smt. Anandi Ben Hon’able Governor of U.P for her contribution in the field of education. 
2. PPN (P.G) College was awarded certificate of appreciation for contribution for 9 months from March 2020 to Dec 2020 in implementing “I safe U.P Programme” by establishing of “Road Safety Club” in college by Govt. of U.P.
3. Dr. A.K Singh was given certificate of appreciation for his esteem contribution as a faculty coordinator of PPN College in “ I safe U.P Programme” by Dheeraj sahu (IAS).
4. Kashif Imdad was honoured on Teachers Day 2021 for his contribution in N.E.P 2020.
5.  Kashif Imdad was given a letter of appreciation by CSJM University for his contribution in G.I.S mapping and data base creation.
6. Meena Gupta was honoured by Smt. Anandi Ben Patel for her contribution in the field of education.

Year 2022-23

1. Kashif Imdad was given a letter of appreciation by U.P S.D.M.A for the effect for the report submitted “The efforts of Saturday and Sunday lockdown on cumulative Covid 19 cases in U.P during July to Aug 2020.
2. Dr. S.P Srivastava was given a certificate of appreciation by Indian Science community Lucknow for his contribution as evaluator.

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3.4.3. Number of extension and outreach programs conducted by the institution through NSS/NCC etc., (including the programmes such as Swachh Bharat, AIDS awareness, Gender issues etc. and/or those organized in collaboration with industry, community and NGOs) during the last five years.

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• Detailed report for each extension and outreach program to be made available, with specific mention of number of students participated and the details of the collaborating agency
• Photographs and any other supporting document of relevance should have proper captions and dates.

3.5.1. The number of MoUs, collaborations/linkages for Faculty exchange, Student exchange, Internship, Field project, On-the- job training, research and other academic activities during the last five years.

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• List and Copies of documents indicating the functional MoUs/linkage/collaborations activity-wise and year-wise
• Summary of the functional MoUs/linkage/collaboration indicating start date, end date, nature of collaboration etc.
• List of year wise activities and exchange.