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Dr. Rashad Degree College also
received affiliation with Punjab
University to start the BS in
computer science program, and
we are pleased to inform that we
now have 49 students enrolled
in this program.
In order to adapt to the new
situation caused by COVID-19,
we have slowly been shifting
from in-person education to an
online format in order to ensure
that our students continue
to receive quality education.
All classes have transitioned
online with the help of trained
teachers.
During the COVID-19, the
College has put into place
safety measures for students
and teacher. Hand sanitizers
have been placed at all
entrances, wearing mask is
required, and social distancing
practices have been enforced
to ensure the safety of our
students, faculty and staff.
POLModel School
POL Model Secondary
School Khaur was started
and registered with Punjab
Education Department w.e.f. 1st
January, 1994 to impart quality
education to the children of
POL employees, later on the
facility was extended to local
community as well. It has now
grown with a population of 783
students both girls and boys.
The school not only focuses
on academic education but
also training for social, moral
and physical growth of its
students. During Covid, on line
education was imparted. Some
of the students have achieved
distinction in SSC examination.
POLVocational Training Centre
POL has established a
vocational training center
for women in 2004. The aim
of establishing a vocational
center is the development of
attitudes, knowledge, and skills
for entrepreneurship and self-
employment among women
of the local community Up till
now, more than 1000 women &
girls have been trained over the
period.
On July 2016, POL established
Safety Coveralls stitching unit
at VTC Khaur. Stitching unit is
conceived to ensure its viability
being cost effective and also
make VTC staff members and
students proficient in stitching
skills. VTC Teachers stitched
face masks for company labour
& field’s security during COVID
-19 Pandemic.
Sports, Cultural &
Religious Activities
At Khaur, the company is
providing facilities for sports
and cultural activities for the
local community. For sports,
facilities for cricket, hockey
and football grounds as well as
for badminton and volley ball,
courts have been provided.
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