About the society

KALAM is an academic and literary society within the Department of Punjabi, dedicated to promoting Punjabi language, literature and cultural heritage among students and scholars. Acting as a creative and intellectual hub, the society regularly organizes seminars, literary festivals, poetry recitations (Kavi Sammelans), essay competitions, and interactive workshops. By bringing together students, faculty and guest literary figures, KALAM fosters creative writing, critical thinking, and vibrant literary discussions, playing a pivotal role in preserving Punjabi heritage while nurturing the next generation of Punjabi writers and thinkers.

Our Motto

ਧੰਨੁ ਸੁ ਕਾਗਦੁ ਕਲਮ ਧੰਨੁ

Our Objectives

The major objectives of KALAM Society include :

• To preserve and promote Punjabi language, classical literature, and cultural traditions among students.

• To provide a platform for aspiring student writers and poets to hone their creative writing skills through workshops and recitations.

• To cultivate critical thinking and scholarly debate by organizing academic seminars, guest lectures, and panel discussions.

• To build leadership, event management, and public speaking abilities through active student participation and event organization.

Our Team

Our Programs

Below are the various programs carried out by kalam society during the academic session:

• Inter-College Competition

• Essay Writing

• Quiz

• Poetry Competition

• Rubaru

• Seminars

• Workshops

• Lectures by famous Punjabi Writers

Past Events

The Kalam society consistently organizes seminars, webinars, workshops, competitions and other such activities where students explore different aspects of literature.

ORIENTATION

On 3rd August 2026an orientation programme was organized by the kalam society in which the society welcomed the new students of the college and faculty members enlightened the studentsintroduced the overall college environment, facilities, and academic culture to help students settle in smoothly.

VAISAKHI

On 17th April 2025 the auspicious occasion of Vaisakhi, the International Centre for Sikh Studies at Gurudwara Sri Rakab Ganj Sahib hosted a special 360-degree immersive holographic show. The event aimed to educate attendees, youth, and visiting delegates on the history of Sikhism, the martyrdom of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, and the creation of the Khalsa Panth by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Utilizing state-of-the-art 3D holographic projection technology and immersive audio-visual environments, the presentation provided a deeply moving and educational experience for all devotees (Sangat).

FILM SCREENING

On 21st February 2024 , Film Screening programme was organized by the kalam society in which the society mainly focused on ‘Maa Boli Di Mehtata’ whereJoint participation of faculty members and students. Formal welcome address framing the purpose of the movie screening and academic discussion.Key questions raised by students regarding plot points, character motivations, or context. Clarifications and insights provided by faculty facilitators.

LOK RANG

On 12th march 2024 , Film Screening programme was organized a comprehensive series of co-curricular competitions was organized to promote artistic talent, linguistic creativity, and cultural heritage among students. The event brought together enthusiastic participants across four distinct categories: Essay Writing (Lekh Mukabla), Calligraphy (AkharkariMukabla), Traditional Folk Singing (Lok Geet Mukabla), and Poster Making (Poster BantarMukabla). The event provided a platform for students to display their expressive, technical, and artistic skills while celebrating cultural roots.

BHASHAN MUKABLA

On 18th October2022 ,Bhashanmukablaprogramme was organized The event focused on the state of the education system, comparing government and private institutions, and explored why so many young people are migrating abroad. Speakers highlighted that while private schools offer better infrastructure, their high fees make quality education hard to afford, whereas government schools need urgent upgrades in quality and facilities.To retain local talent, the seminar concluded that the government must regulate private education costs, improve public school standards, and create reliable, well-paying job opportunities locally.

ORIENTATION

On 25th Nov. 2021 an orientation programme was organized by the kalam society in which the society welcomed the new students of the college and faculty members enlightened the students about NAAC and about the activities of the college.

NIBANDH LEKHAN MUKABLA

On 16th Oct. 2021 essay competition on the topic of “NAITIK KADRAN KIMTAN DE BADALDE SAROKAR” was organized by the kalam society and students took part in this programme. A prize were distributed to the winners of the program.

NAVI SAANJH

A event was organized by “KALAM” on the topic of Natak on 8th February 2021. It was quite entertaining programme and all the faculty members and students enjoyed a lot in this program. Dr. Parmjit Kaur had informed the students about the speech series of the KALAM. In the short time, they informed about the development of Natak to the students.

SURLOK

SurlokProgramme was organized by the Kalam society in the year of 2021, in which inter college competition was organised. Three competitions were held in this programme. The theme of the programme about Kisan Andolan . Prizes were distributed to the winners . Faculty members and students participated in the program.

KAVITA DE ANG SANG

On 9 October 2020 ‘KALAM’ society organised KAVITA DE ANG SANG, in which Head of the department Dr. Baljinder Singh Chauhan expressed his views with respect to the poetry. Poetry competition was organised on the occasion and prizes were distributed to the winners .Dr. Baljinder Chauhan gave some tips about presentation and reciting the poems.

GURU NANAK KI VADYAI

On 7th Nov. 2019 the holy occasion of 550th birth anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji was celebrated and programme was organised. The chief guest of the programme enlightened the faculty members and students about the various aspects of the life of sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji was discussed in the program.

AAO BANIYE GURSIKH PYARA

On 24thSept, 2019 Aao BaniyeGursikh Pyara Association collaborated with Punjabi Department organised a ‘Gurmat Quiz’ in the supervision of Oftg. Principal Dr. Gurmohinder Singh, It was dedicated to the 550th Birth Anniversary of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, in which about 150 students of our college participated.

ART AND MEDIA

A workshop on art and media was organised by Kalam society on 18 September 2019. Two most admired personalities such as Mr. Surjeet Akre and Ms. Misha Singh shared their valuable views with the faculty members and students. The college principal Professor Gurmohinder Singh told that everybody has erred in their heart and mind.

KALAM DI SALANA EKTTERTA

On 22 August 2019 Annual gathering of kalam was organised by Dr. Baljinder Singh Chauhan (Namwar-Ghazalgo) in which he trust upon the three basic forms such as Punjabi literature, poetry drama and prose and he presented his views on the genre of Punjabi Poetry. He also told the students about the importance of rhythm in poetry. He also gave detailed information about open and close poetry to the students.

KAVITA TE KAAV CHARCHA

On 17 January 2019, Kalam Society organised a panel discussion – ‘Kavita tekaavcharcha’ Where many distinguished dignitaries like Sukhwinder Kamboj (U.S.A), Surjit judge and Sukhwinder Amrit (Punjab) performed in the presence of the chief Guest, Secretary Punjabi Academy S. Gurbhej Singh Guraiya and presided by Dr. Jaspal Kaur, Head of the Punjabi Department,DU.

PUNJABI RANGMANCH SAROKAAR TE SAMBHAWNA

On 5th April 2018 a program was organised by the kalam society on the said topic .It was the national seminar on the Hindi and Punjabi rangmanch.Dr. Satish Kumar Verma, Gurbhej Singh Guraya and Ravi Taneja were the chief guests in this program and they enlightened the students with their valuable views.

RUBARU

A rubaruprogramme was organised by the kalam society, in which society organised online program and Dr. Parminder Sodhi shared his valuable views about his book titled as “RABB DE DAKIYE” with the students and faculty member.

Glimpse of Some Event

Seminar on “Politics,Economy and Media Culture : Amid Global Transitions 2026”

Event organized on “International mother Tongue Day-Intra College Competition 2025”

Celebrated Vaisakhi at “International Centre For Sikh Studies For Holographic Show 2025“

Event organized on “Lok Rang 2024”

Annual fest organized on “SURLOK : Inter College Competition 2023”

Event organized on “Vaisakhi De Rang Aazadi De Sang 2022”