27.1.2010
Organized a Panel discussion on the current and sensitive topic "Media, Mahila aur Mapdand" in Doordarshan Kendra, Chandigarh. The programme was telecast by DD on 28 January 2010 from 5.13 p.m. to 5.43 p.m. The panelists were Sh. V P Sharma, Chairman, PRSI Chandigarh Chapter and Ms. Madhu P. Singh, an advocate and social activist.

Important issues relating to media, women, high profile media trial, checks and balances were discussed. It was a successful intercalative session.


11-13 December 2009
31st All India Public Relations Conference
Three days 31st All India Public Relations Conference was hosted by Chandigarh Chapter of PRSI at Hotel Shivalikview, Chandigarh from 11.12.2009 to 13.12.2009. The Conference was inaugurated by Sh. Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Hon'ble Chief Minister, Haryana. Mr. Mookeshwur Choonee, His Excellency High Commissioner of Mauritius presided over the function.

Sh. M.K.Gupta, Chairman, BBMB and Sh. K.K. Khandelwal, IAS Addl. P.S. to Hon'ble Chief Minister of Haryana and Financial Commissioner (PR) were the Guests of Honor on this occasion. Speaking on this occasion, the Chief Guest Sh Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Chief Minister, Haryana appreciated the efforts made by PRSI for the uplifting of PR Professionals. On this occasion a souvenir was released on the theme. "Communication Challenges in the Globalised World"

In this three days conference six technical sessions were organized. The following issues were discussed:-
1.Leveraging Trust to meet communication challenges in the globalized Economy.
2.Perception Management.
3.E-Communication.
4.An overview of PR in Mauritius surfing the wave of Change and seizing opportunities.
5.PR Model for Higher Education.
6.PR in Hospitals.

In Valedictory session Mr. Wajahat Habibullah, Hon'ble Chief Information Commissioner, Govt. of India was the Chief Guest.   Sh. Hemant Kumar Sharma, Chairman and Managing Director, SJVN Ltd. presided over the function.

Dr. Ajit Pathak, National President, PRSI addressed the conference. In his address he announced PRSI Agenda-2010 which is as under:-

1.Effectively Show-casing India and the 'potential opportunities in the country'.
2.Continue thrust on programme for national unity, Anti Terrorism and Right to Information.
3.Further cementing ties with Global Alliance, IPRA and the National PR Associations of other countries and presenting "PR in India" in right perspective.
4.Skill upgradation workshops for PR practitioners on strategic PR issues.
5.Focused efforts to influence top managements of companies/organizations for better recognition and effective use of Public Relations.
6.Creation of youth-wing of PRSI for providing strength opportunities and support to the students and the up-coming professionals.
7.Planning and implementation of "Jansampark Nagar" Gurgaon for PRSI HQs, PR Institute of International repute and a residential Housing complex.

6.8.2009
National PR Education Day was celebrated by the Chandigarh Chapter at Hotel Monarch, Sector 35, Chandigarh. The Theme of the day was "PR in education" and latest trends in the field of PR. The meritorious students of media studies were facilitated on this occasion.

21.4.2009
Celebrated PR Day at Press Club, Chandigarh which was attended by local PR Practitioners
11-13.12.2008

Delegation of PRSI members attended the National Council Meeting & 30th PR National Conference held at Guwahati. Chandigarh Chapter was awarded. " Best – Programmes Award " for the year 2008.

6.8.2008
National PR Education Day was celebrated by holding brain storming session at U.T. Guest House, Chandigarh. Sh. Vivek Attray, Director, Public Relations UT, Chandigarh was the Chief Guest.

27.7.2008
Election of New body held at Press Club, Sector 27, Chandigarh Sh.V.P. Sharma was elected Chairman of Chandigarh Chapter unanimously

13-15 December 2007
Delegation of PRSI members attend the National Council Meeting of PRSI at Chennai, as well as the All India PR Conference, Chennai, led by Chapter Chairperson Ms Renuka Salwan.

6-7 October 2007
Media Information & Communication Centre of India (MICCI) and PRSI in collaboration with Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) are organising seminar on "Community Radio for Social Empowerment"
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18 August 2007
Release of Book of poems by Late Mr. H.S. Dilgir at
Govt Museum and Art Gallery, Sector 10, Chandigarh, at 5pm

11 August 2007
Panel Discussion on "Surrogate Advertising: Who is Corrupting Young Minds?"
Panelists:
   Mr. Pallav Mukherjee, Municipal Councillor
   Mr. Hemant Goswami, President, Burning Brain Society
   Mr. Man Mohan Singh, CEO, Hotel Aroma & President, Tourism Promotion
  Society  of Chandigarh
   Capt. Balwant Gurunay, Management Trainer
   Mrs. Renuka Salwan, Deputy Director PR, BIS & Chairperson, PRSI-Chandigarh
   Mr. Charanjit Singh, PR Consultant

   Press Release

22 July  2007
AGM Held at Chandigarh Press Club