IRDF, as Knowledge Partner, was proud to be part of theInternational Symposium on “Advances in Ecological Sustainable Rice Cultivation& National Food Security – Unlocking the Potential of Direct Seeded Rice(DSR) in Punjab” held on April 16, 2026 at Hotel Shivalik View. Organised by the Punjab StateFarmers’ and Farm Workers’ Commission, the symposium brought togetherpolicymakers, scientists, experts, and progressive farmers to shape the futureof sustainable rice cultivation. Honoured by the presence ofKultar Singh Sandhwan, Speaker of the Punjab Legislative Assembly.  One of the sessions was also strengthened by the valuable moderation ofDr. Sukhvinder Singh, Executive Director, IRDF. With seamless anchoring by Programme Coordinators Aishwarya & Parmeet,and the presence of Director Mr. Ajit, IRDF continues to drive knowledge-ledimpact.

International Women’s Day –Virtual Expert Talk

Date: 8 March2026 (Sunday)
Time: 04:00 PM – 05:00 PM
Platform: Google Meet

The IntegratedResearch and Development Foundation (IRDF), Chandigarh, organized a specialtalk on the occasion of International Women’s Day titled “Police as Partners: Together Building Safer Communitiesfor Women.”

The talk wasdelivered by Smt. Gurpreet Kaur Deo, IPS, Special DGP, Community Affairs Division and WomenAffairs, Punjab, and chaired by Shri Prabodh Kumar,IPS (Retd.), Former DGP, Punjab &Advisor, IRDF. 

Key Highlights:

Expertinsights on women’s safety and community policing

Interactiveand engaging discussion on collaborative approaches for safer communities

Anenriching question-and-answer session with active participation from attendees

Encouragementof awareness, responsibility, and gender-sensitive engagement

Thesession featured Dr. Abhishek Ghosh (Additional Professor, Psychiatry & AddictionPsychiatry, PGIMER Chandigarh) as the resource person. At the same time,Dr.Sukhvinder Singh, Executive Director, IRDF, moderated the session andencouraged open dialogue on youth mental health and well-being. 

Key Highlights:

Expertinsights on mental health challenges faced by young people

Interactivediscussion encouraging openness and participation

Emphasison early intervention, emotional well-being, and support systems 

Integrated Research and Development Foundation (IRDF), in collaboration with Chandigarh University, Mohali, is organizing a One Week Online Course on Statistical Tools & Analysis in Research using SPSS from 23 February to 01 March 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

The course was conducted by Dr. Pooja Arora, Scientist, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Mohali. The programme is designed for research scholars, faculty, students, scientists, and data analysts, and includes hands-on SPSS training, session recordings, and an e-certificate.

Course Fee: ₹1500/- (Limited seats)
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