CGC Landran inaugurates two-day Techno-Cultural Fest PARIVARTAN 2K26
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, November 4, 2026: Chandigarh Group of Colleges (CGC), Landran, inaugurated its annual techno-cultural fest, PARIVARTAN 2K26, on Tuesday, bringing together students, educators and industry representatives for a two-day celebration of technology, innovation and culture.
Themed ‘Heritage to Horizons’, the fest features cultural performances, technical competitions, project exhibitions and career-oriented initiatives aimed at encouraging students to explore emerging technologies, develop new skills and engage with future opportunities.
The inaugural ceremony was attended by CGC Landran Chairman Satnam Singh Sandhu, Vice Chairman Parampal Singh Dhillon, President Rashpal Singh Dhaliwal, Campus Director Dr. Rajdeep Singh and Director of Student Welfare and Alumni Affairs Dr. Gagandeep Bhullar.
The Guests of Honour included Hargunjit Kaur, IAS, Special Secretary, Public Works Department (PWD), Punjab; Deep Sihag Sisai, Chairman, AVPL International, Gurugram; and Himanshu Bhalla, CEO, Centelli Ltd.
Addressing the gathering, Chairman Satnam Singh Sandhu stressed the need for young people to embrace change, adapt to emerging opportunities and become drivers of transformation. He encouraged students to pursue research, promote innovation, establish startups and explore entrepreneurship to create a lasting social impact.
He also highlighted the role of young people in nation-building and contributing to India’s vision of becoming a developed nation under the Viksit Bharat initiative. Emphasising the theme of the fest, he said that change should not merely be something to adapt to but something to lead.
CGC Landran President Rashpal Singh Dhaliwal congratulated the institution’s faculty, students and organisers on the event. He urged students to keep pace with technological developments, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), and continuously upgrade their skills to meet changing industry requirements.
He also called upon faculty members to align curricula with industry needs, incorporate technological advancements into teaching and create more opportunities for students to enhance their professional skills. He reiterated the institution’s commitment to providing quality education.
Over 5,000 School Students to Visit Campus
More than 5,000 senior secondary students from over 50 schools across the region and the Tricity are expected to visit the campus during the two-day fest.
The visiting students will be able to attend career counselling sessions and explore academic programmes and career opportunities through a Career Fair organised by CGC Landran faculty members and students.
A key attraction of the event was the Innoverse Zone, a project exhibition showcasing student innovations from various disciplines, including Engineering, Management, Biotechnology, Pharmacy and Hotel Management.
The exhibition featured technology-driven solutions addressing real-world challenges. Among the projects on display was AgriVision, an AI-powered crop disease detection system designed to identify crop health issues at an early stage and support smarter agricultural practices.
Another project, Magnetic Chitosan Particles + Bloom to Filter, explored sustainable approaches to water purification using biotechnology and material science. Garuda X, an AI-based forest surveillance drone, demonstrated the potential of drone technology in forest monitoring and environmental conservation.
Emotion AI (Aura) showcased the use of artificial intelligence to understand human emotions and develop technology-based solutions for social well-being, while Avenue Robotics highlighted the role of robotics and automation in addressing practical challenges through engineering innovation.
Technical competitions across 13 categories also attracted participation from students representing institutions across the Tricity and other regions. Events such as Dronethon, Robo War and Debug Bug Battle were among the major attractions.
The first day’s celebrations concluded with a live musical performance by popular Punjabi singer Sunanda Sharma, bringing the opening day of PARIVARTAN 2K26 to a lively close.