Chandigarh : National Mathematics day was celebrated today by PGGCG-42 Chandigarh, which was sponsored by Punjab State Council for Science and Technology. Ten Colleges of Tricity participated in this event. The aim of this event was to strengthen the basic knowledge and creating awareness about the uses of Mathematics in real life. Dr. Ruchi delivered a lecture on Career Counseling and gave wonderful tips to the students. Mrs. Kanta Tulseja ‘Head of Mathematics Department’ encouraged students to take part in such activities. Prizes were given away by the Vice Principal Mrs. Sushmita Ghosh to the winners of Quiz, Poster Making and Extempore. Vikas and Jagdish, Students of DAV Sector 10 Chandigarh were adjudged 1st prize in Quiz & Yashika and Vaishali Garg, Students of MCM DAV College Sector 36 won 2nd prize in Quiz. Whereas Kaumudi of PGGCG 42 won 1stprize in poster making Competition & Arwinder Kaur of G.C.G. – 11 won 2ndprize. Also In Extempore Shweta Singhla of PGGCG 42 got 1st prize & Narayana of DAV – 10 got 2ndprize.