The Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) of Swami Premanand Mahavidyalaya, Mukerian, under the leadership of Dr. Deepika Sharma and Prof. Dalwinder Kumar, organised an educational visit for the students and teachers of PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Tibri Cantt. in the college campus, with the objective of providing students with experiential learning opportunities beyond classroom education and fostering innovation, creativity and scientific curiosity.The visit was organised with the support of the Government of India under the DICE scheme as part of an initiative to establish an academic collaboration between SPN College and Kendriya Vidyalaya, Tibri Cantt. Dr. Deepika Sharma and Prof. Dalwinder Kumar under IIC of SPN College, Mukerian are mentoring the students of PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya, Tibri Cantt. under DICE scheme as mapped by Government of India.

Principal Dr. Sameer Sharma interacted with the visiting students and highlighted the significance of entrepreneurial skills in the contemporary economic and educational landscape. He emphasised that nurturing the ability among students to generate innovative ideas, transform them into practical ventures and explore opportunities for self-employment is the need of the hour.

Subsequently, Dr. Deepika Sharma, In-Charge, Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), delivered a special lecture on ‘Idea Generation’, encouraging students to think creatively, explore new possibilities and develop an innovative outlook. Prof. Dalwinder Kumar, Coordinator, IIC, elaborated on various techniques of generating business ideas and adopting effective problem-solving approaches, explaining the concepts through relevant examples.

During the visit, the students explored various scientific concepts through hands-on experiments and demonstrations in the Physics Laboratory. Dr. Arun Kumar, Head, Postgraduate Department of Physics, provided them with practical insights into fundamental scientific principles. In the Chemistry Laboratory, Dr. Jasminder Singh, Head, Postgraduate Department of Chemistry, captivated the students’ attention through fascinating science magic demonstrations based on chemical reactions, thereby stimulating their curiosity and interest in science. Similarly, Dr. Gurpreet Kaur, Head, Department of Biology, acquainted the students with important biological concepts and provided valuable subject-related insights through practical exposure in the laboratory.

From the Postgraduate Department of Commerce, Prof. Mandeep Kaur familiarised the students with various aspects of trade and business through innovative models and demonstrations, highlighting their practical applications. Prof. Pankaj Sareen, Head, Postgraduate Department of Computer Science, provided hands-on training in the use of various Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, introducing students to the growing relevance of emerging technologies. In the Home Science Laboratory, Prof. Harpreet Kaur, Head of the Department, acquainted the students with dining etiquette and table manners, while also providing detailed information about emerging career opportunities in the field of Fashion Technology. The students also visited the solar energy installation on the college campus and explored the college library, gaining exposure to the institution’s academic and infrastructural facilities.

The College Management Committee appreciated the concerted efforts of the entire Institution’s Innovation Council team and observed that such educational initiatives provide students with meaningful opportunities to connect theoretical knowledge with its practical applications. These visits play a vital role in nurturing scientific temperament, creativity, innovation and an interdisciplinary approach to learning. They also broaden students’ intellectual horizons and contribute significantly to their overall personality development.

At the conclusion of the visit, Dr. Deepika Sharma, In-Charge, IIC, and Prof. Dalwinder Kumar, Coordinator, IIC, expressed their sincere gratitude to the SPN College Management Committee and Principal Dr. Sameer Sharma for their constant encouragement and support. They also extended their thanks to the Principal and faculty members of PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Tibri Cantt., as well as the faculty members of SPN College, for their valuable cooperation in making the visit a success. They particularly appreciated the enthusiasm, active participation and disciplined conduct of the visiting students throughout the programme.