HPSU Panjab University Chandigarh
Himachal Pardesh Students Union,Panjab University Chandigarh,
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Regional identities in PU
Himachali students a force to reckon
Himachali students’ group at Panjab University chandigarh.
In an attempt to explore the diverse regional identities in Panjab University today, we walk you through one of the most successful illustrations of a regional student association at Panjab University. So much so that its strength is considered almost analogous to influential Punjab and Haryana student associations.
The reference is being made to the Himachal Pradesh Student Union (HPSU) at Panjab University. In place, for long now, the association gives face to almost from 2,500 to 2,700 Himachali students.
HPSU campus president Kuldeep Singh Rawat said, “The association provides us with an opportunity to celebrate our culture and ethnic background. Moreover, it strengthens our identity in the university. Our presence is felt when people talk about the top student associations.”
The HPSU is a perfect example of deep and successful affirmation of a particular regional identity in the city’s “shuffled” culture.
To sort out any admission issues, stability problems at the PU hostels, “pangas”, fights or elections, association comes to the rescue no matter what.
The HPSU conducts association meetings every three to four months’ time at the most common hang-outs at the university, mainly, English Hut and the Student Centre. It organises four main events throughout the year in the university, including a blood donation camp, sports meet, yearly trip and an annual function.
“The blood donation camp is one of the most successful HPSU events. Our strength is judged from the fact that almost from 700 to 800 units of donated blood are lying in the PGI right now and are being used by any Himachali admitted there and of course for others as well,” added Kuldeep Singh Rawat, President of HPSU
The annual function showcasing Himachali folklore at its best is another important event when the association even invites the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister as the guest of honour.
Student associations, like the HPSU, spell out “easy survival” for the people belonging from a particular identity. That “walking the extra mile” for “your own” has strengthened the Himachali students in the university and empowered them to safeguard their interests safely.