Volume 4 Issue III July 2013

CHARUSAT COMET
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Quarterly
Newsletter
of CHARUSAT
July 2013 Issue
Volume: 04
Issue: 03
Illuminating
the initiatives and activities of the University
Aegis: Shri Charotar Moti Sattavis Patidar Kelavani Mandal
From the Desk of the Editors
Dear Readers
Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT) has been established by
promulgation of Gujarat Private University Act, 2009. It is empowered to confer degrees under Section
22 of UGC Act, 1956.
Presently, CHARUSAT offers 64 programs from UG to Ph D under the tutelage of 8 Institutes and 6
Faculties. They are in the allied disciplines of Technology & Engineering, Pharmacy, Computer
Applications, Management, Applied Sciences, Nursing, Physiotherapy, and other Paramedical Sciences.
All education programs are semester based and are delivered in English Medium. Credit and Grading
Systems are followed for Teaching, Learning and Evaluation. Curriculum and Pedagogy at CHARUSAT
correspond with societal needs. CHARUSAT strives to prepare students for global assignments. It
aims to make its students Job Creators and not Job Seekers.
The Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel believed, “Education without character is futile”.
CHARUSAT proudly follows the spirit. It also follows founding High Moral Values like Honesty,
Integrity, Transparency, Fairness, Equity, and Accountability.Efforts are also made for education
amelioration in rural schools through a Rural Education Development Program. There also exists
a Human Resource Development Centre to hone competencies of Faculty and Staff.
With a thrust on socially relevant Research and Development, CHARUSAT strives to transform the
society through creation, augmentation, dissemination and perpetuation of knowledge. For the
purpose, it has always remained engulfed in the events and activities leading to Research and
Development.
During the period, Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT) singed an MOU with
Gujarat Electronics and Software Industries Association (GESIA) on Tuesday, May 21, 2013.
Further, Chandubhai S Patel Institute of Technology, a constituent of Charotar University of Science
and Technology (CHARUSAT), Changa celebrated its 13th Annual Day on 25th March, 2013. On this
occasion, Dr. Shashank Bisnoi, from IIT-Delhi, was invited as the Chief Guest. Moreover, Colors of
‘Humanity’ on the Holi spread amongst underprivileged by Indukaka Ipcowala Institute of Management
Prayaas – a community club initiated by Indukaka Ipcowala Institute of Management (I2IM), a
constituent of Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT), witnessed a grand
celebration of Holi on 26th March, 2013. To rejoice this festival, various colors and crayons were
distributed among the children of unprivileged families of Changa village.
Present issue of the COMET presents these events and happenings in detail along with the News and
Events of the Institutes, Centres and Cells.
We hope the issue proves to be contently and gives you an interesting and insightful reading.
Thank you.
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Editorial Board
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Contents
From the Desk of the Editors……………………………………………………………………………
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Governing Body………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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Board of Management ……………………………………………………………………………………...
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News and Events @ Institutes………………………………………………………………………….
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News and Events @ Centres and Cells………………………………………………………………
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Distinguished Guests ………………………………………………………………………………………
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Governing Body
Shri Surendra M Patel
President, Shri Charotar Moti Sattavis Patidar Kelavani Mandal
Former Chairman, Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority
Former Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
A Renowned Technocrat
President
Dr. B G Patel
Ph.D (Medicine), FOC,FGSA
Provost
Former Vice Chancellor Sardar Patel University
Provost
Shri Virendra S Patel
Trustee, Shri Charotar Moti Sattavis Patidar Kelavani Mandal
Treasurer, CHRF
Founder, Charusat Educational Foundation, USA
Dr. V G Patel
Founding Director EDI
Renowned Expert in Entrepreneurship Development
Dr. M I Patel
Former Sheriff of Mumbai
Renowned Technocrat and Industrialist based at Mumbai
Shri Naginbhai M Patel
President, Shri Charotar Moti Sattavis Leuva Patidar Samaj – Mathrusanstha
Member
Member
Member
Member
Dr. R H Parikh
Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy, CHARUSAT
Principal, Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy
Renowned Professor of Pharmaceutics
Shri Hemal Patel
CEO, Elitecore Technologies Ltd NJ-USA and India
Leading Entrepreneur in IT Industry
Dr. Paresh Patel
Prominent Surgeon (FACS, FICS-USA)
Leading Entrepreneur in IT Industry
Member
Member
Member
Shri Pankaj R Patel
Chairman & Managing Director, Cadila Healthcare Ltd
Chief Patron, Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy
Chairman, Ahmedabad Management Association
Member
Shri Devang Patel
Chief Executive, IPCO Industries & Business operated at USA
Chief Parton, Indukaka Ipcowala Institute of Management
A Philanthrope of repute
Dr. Bimal Patel
Director, Gujarat National Law University
Principal Secretary
Member
Member
Member
Department of Education, Government of Gujarat
Dr. Amit Ganatra
Dean, Faculty of Technology & Engineering
Head, Department of Computer Engineering, CSPIT, CHARUSAT
Member
Shri Devang Joshi
Member
Secretary
Registrar, CHARUSAT
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Board of Management
Shri Surendra M Patel
President, Shri Charotar Moti Sattavis Patidar Kelavani Mandal
Former Chairman, Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority
Former Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
A Renowned Technocrat
President
Dr. B G Patel
Ph.D (Medicine), FIC, FGSA
Provost
Former Vice Chancellor Sardar Patel University
Shri Naginbhai M Patel
President, Shri Charotar Moti Sattavis Leuva Patidar Samaj – Mathrusanstha
Dr. V G Patel
Founding Director, EDI, Ahmedabad
Renowned Expert in Entrepreneur Development
Shri H T Patel
Former President, API Business, Zydus Cadila Healthcare Ltd
Corporate Leader
Provost
Member
Member
Member
Shri Manubhai P Patel
Prominent Industrialist
MD, Sigil India Ltd, Vadodara
Parton – P D Patel Institute of Applied Science
Member
Dr. R V Upadhyay
Dean, Faculty of Applied Studies, CHARUSAT
Professor & Principal, P D Patel Institute of Applied Sciences
Former Professor & Head, Department of physics, Bhavnagar University
Dr. Atul Patel
Dean, Faculty of Computer Application
Principal, Smt. Chandaben Mohanbhai Patel Institute of Computer Application
Member
Member
Dr. Govind Dave
Dean, Faculty of Management Studies, CHARUSAT
Principal, Indukaka Ipcowala Institute of Management
IIM Bangalore Alumnus & Former Professor IRMA
Dr. T K Chaundhuri
Member
Prof. & Head – Dr. K C Patel Research & Development Center
Eminent Nanoresearch Scientist and Physicist
Member
Shri Devang Joshi
Member
Secretary
Registrar, CHARUSAT
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The Campus
Expression of Heartfelt Gratitude towards philanthropists…….
We have been receiving lots of support from all spheres of the society. It has been in the
form of guidance, suggestions, expert advice, academic collaborations, criticism, and
generous donations from the philanthropists who have reposed enormous faith in the
Management of Kelavani Mandal. There are more than 1000 Philanthropists in all who have
whole-heartedly contributed. We express our heartfelt gratitude towards all of them. Here
at this juncture, on behalf of Kelavani Mandal , CHARUSAT and CHRF Families, we
acknowledge the same.
CHARUSAT University Donors
Smt. Sumitraben C Patel (Gada/USA) a Pharma Industrialist from USA has donated 43.9
Million to rechristen the Charotar Institute of Technology as Chandubhai S Patel Institute of
Technology in fond memory of her husband Late Shri Chandubhai S Patel.
Shri Pankajbhai R Patel (Bhadaran/Ahmedabad), CMD of Zydus Cadila Healthcare Ltd has
donated ` 30 Million to help to establish the Pharmacy College and name it after his father
Late Shri Ramanbhai Patel – An illustrious Pharmacist and a Philanthrope as Ramanbhai
Patel College of Pharmacy.
Late Shri P D Patel (Piplav/Dubai), Former CMD, Emirates Transformer and Switchgear Ltd,
Dubai and his Family have facilitated the establishment of Institute of Applied Sciences as P
D Patel Institute of Applied Sciences by donating a magnanimous amount of ` 30 Million for
the noble cause.
Late Shri Indubhai M Patel of Ipco Family(Dharmaj/Nadiad) – A Business House of Repute
and Shri Devangbhai R Patel (Ipcowala) has donated ` 20 Million to help to establish the
MBA College - Indukaka Ipcowala Institute of Management.
Dr. M I Patel (Uttarsanda/Mumbai)- Former Sheriff of Mumbai, an industrialist and a
multifaceted personality has donated ` 30 Million to help to establish the MCA College Smt.Chandaben Mohanbhai Patel Institute of Computer Applications. He has also committed
to donate ` 30 Million for CHARUSAT Auditorium.
Shri Ashok C Patel (Changa/USA)- a renowned Technocrat of USA, has committed to donate
` 50 Million for Ashok & Rita Patel Institute of Physiotherapy; and he has already
contributed ` 34.8 million.
Shri Jyotsnaben Harish Patel (Bhadran/USA) and Shri Sumitraben C Patel (Thamana/USA) –
have donated ` 30 Million to rechristen the Charotar Institute of Nursing as Manikaka
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Topawala Institute of Nursing in fond memory of their beloved father Late Shri Manibhai Z
Patel (Gada).
Late Shri J K Patel(Palana/ UK) has donated ` 10 Million to help to establish Kalsons Kashiba
Girls Hostel at CHARUSAT Campus and Kalsons Educational Trust Fund.
Late Shri V T Patel (Ramol/Mumbai) has donated ` 10 Million to help to establish V. T. Patel
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at CSPIT. The V T Patel Family
has also contributed ` 1.1 Million for CSPIT Conference Hall.
Shri Panubhai B Patel (Mehlav/USA) has contributed ` 10 Million to help to establish
Upendra & Paresh U Patel Department of Computer Engineering at CSPIT. Shri Yashodaben
U Patel has donated ` 2.5 Million towards Reading Hall at Knowledge Resource Center.
Shri Manubhai M Patel (Malataj/Vadodara/UK) has contributed ` 10 Million to help the
establishment of M&V Patel Dept. of Electrical Engineering at CSPIT.
Shri Jagdish T Patel, (Palaj/USA), Project Management Expert, and Shri H T Patel, Head, API
Division, Zydus Cadila Healthcare Limited have donated ` 10 Million for T P Patel Center for
P G Studies (Pharmacy) at Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy.
Shri Manibhai S Patel; Shri Hasmukhbhai Patel and Shri Bipinbhai Patel (Sojitra/Amdavad)
have committed to donate ` 10 Million through Shri Manibhai & Brothers Charitable Trust
for Department of Civil Engineering at CHARUSAT. They have already contributed ` 8.1
million.
Shri J C Patel, Shri Prakash Patel and Shri Paresh Patel (Changa/USA) have committed to
donate ` 10 Million for JCP Girls Hostel they have already contributed ` 9 million.
Shri Charotar Moti Sattavis Leuva Patidar Samaj – Matrusanstha has donated enormous
amount of Rupees more than ` 10 Million to help to establish CHAMOS Matrusanstha
Department of Mechanical Engineering at CSPIT.
CHARUSAT Hospital Donors
Shri Kirit R Patel (Bakrol/UK)- a businessman, has committed to donate ` 50 Million
through The Rambhai & Maniben Patel Charitable Trust, UK for Department of General
Surgery of the
CHARUSAT Hospital; and he has already contributed ` 12 million.
Late Shri P D Patel, Former CMD, Emirates Transformer and Switchgear Ltd, Dubai and his
Family donated ` 40 Million for MRI Section of CHARUSAT Hospital.
Shri Chanchalben Kantidev Patel (Palana/Billimora) and her Family donated ` 12 Million for
CHARUSAT Hospital.
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Dr. M I Patel (Uttarsanda/Mumbai)- Former Sheriff of Mumbai, an industrialist and a
multifaceted personality has committed to donate ` 10 Million for CHARUSAT Hospital; and
he has already contributed ` 4.6 million.
Shri Dinesh R Patel, Shri Krit R Patel and Dr. Bharat R Patel (Anand/USA) have donated ` 10
Million for CHARUSAT Hospital..
Shri Jashbhai Maganbhai Patel and their sons Shri. Praffulchandra, Shri Rohitbhai and Shri
Jitendrabhai Patel , have committed to donate ` 30 Million for CHARUSAT Hospital through
Shri Jashkamal Trust (Milcent) and they have already contributed ` 2 million. They have
facilitated the establishment of Jashkamal (Milcent) Management Training Center (JMTC)
at Anand Campus by donating of ` 4 Million for the noble cause.
Late Shri V T Patel Family (Ramol/Mumbai) has committed to donate ` 15.1 Million to help
to establish Critical Care Unit at CHARUSAT Hospital. They have already contributed ` 3.5
Million.
Shri Darshak J Patel (Anand/USA) have committed to donate ` 10 Million for CHARUSAT
Hospital and He has already contributed ` 1.1 million.
Shri Charotar Moti Sattavis Leuva Patidar Samaj – Matrusanstha has committed to donate `
10 Million for CHARUSAT Hospital. It has already donated ` 5 Million out of it.
Daan Bhaskar Award
Kelavani Mandal has established a tradition to embellish donors who have donated ` 1
crore (10 Million INR) or more with Daan Bhaskar Award. Till date eleven donors have
been awarded Daan Bhaskar in befitting functions held at CHARUSAT, Changa.
Finally- CHARUSAT;
In this era of knowledge, India is budding as HR Capital. Based in rural area – the Land of
Sardar Patel CHARUSAT charts a Road Map 2015.At present, CHARUSAT has within its
ambit seven different educational institutions offering a total of 39 teaching programs,
comprising 10 undergraduate programs, 21postgraduate programs, 6 doctoral programs
and 2 integrated programs through its 6 faculties. The programs are offered in Engineering
and Technology, Computer Applications, Pharmacy, Applied Sciences, Physiotherapy,
Nursing and Management. About 5,500 students are enrolled on these programs. In
addition, the university has established Dr. K C Patel Research and Development Centre to
carry out research in allied areas of science and technology and Human Resource
Development Centre (HRDC) to hone the competencies of staff members. Furthermore, the
university has also established a University-Industry Interaction Cell to strengthen its
relationship with industry, and is in the process of setting up a Career Guidance Centre for
its students.
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The university is spread over 105 acres of land and houses modern teaching and learning
facilities, some of which are world-class and meet industrial needs. The campus is known
for its greenery and environment-friendliness.
CHARUSAT aims to be amongst top 20 universities at National Level by exploring new
horizons of Knowledge, Research and Innovations. For the purpose, by the year 2015, there
are plans to offer 60 different programs having total student strength of 7000.
CHARUSAT Hospital -the Road Ahead;
As you are aware about our history for focusing on social activities, we established
Matrusanstha. For educational activities, we established Kelavani Mandal. To focus on
professional education and research we established CHARUSAT. The same way to focus on
healthcare delivery to community we have established Charusat Healthcare & Research
Foundation.
Charusat Healthcare & Research Foundation (CHRF) envisages -a 450 bed multi-speciality
hi-tech Hospital, in coming 6-8 years at an estimated cost of ` 250 Crores (2500 million
INR).In first phase, a 150 bed, world class hospital is being set up with an estimated
investment of ` 85 Crores. It will commence by December 2013. This Hospital will offer
healthcare services to people of all strata of society with affordable rates. It will have caliber
to provide the best care to the NRIs brethrens too.
We invoke philanthropists to come out with big heart and make this mega dream a reality
in the service of society.
CHARUSAT signed an MOU with GESIA
Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT) singed an MOU with Gujarat
Electronics and Software Industries Association (GESIA) on Tuesday, May 21, 2013.
By collaborating with GESIA, CHARUSAT aims to keep the students and faculty members of
University appraised of the latest developments in the industry, through the state-of-theart training application know-how, seminars, workshops and industrials visits. It also aims
to work collaboratively for enhancing the students’ placements and faculty induction to the
industries for understanding the best industry practices along with solutions towards
technical problems of the different organizations and to facilitate testing services,
calibrations, availability of personnel etc.
CHARUSAT has agreed to offer the resources like library, laboratory facilities, testing
facilities, expertise of faculty members for the benefits of GESIA. It will also organize the
training programs like workshop, seminars etc for the employees in the area of latest
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technological developments, research, communication skills improvement etc. GESIA’s
executives will visit CHARUSAT as experts for various guest lectures.
GESIA and CHARUSAT believe in long-term association and hence, this MOU will remain in
existence until either of the two organizations requests termination in writing to the other
organization.
CHARUSAT participated at Knowledge Fest 2013
Rotary Club of Bhuj Capital Charitable Trust, Bhuj organized the Knowledge Fest 2013.
Charotar University of Science & Technology (CHARUSAT) also participated in the
Knowledge Fest 2013 at Bhuj. Many students and parents visited the stall of CHARUSAT for
collecting information about CHARUSAT and various courses offered at CHARUSAT.
CHARUSAT’s main aim for participating in Knowledge Fest 2013 was for amelioration of
education and betterment of students.
Chandubhai S Patel Institute of Technology (CSPIT)
IT Industries Meet with Academia at CHARUSAT
U & P U. Patel Department of Computer Engineering along with Department of Information
Technology, Chandubhai S. Patel Institute of Technology; Faculty of Computer Science &
Applications-CHARUSAT and GESIA (Gujarat Electronics and Software Industries
Association) organized an IT Industries Meet with Academia at CHARUSAT, Changa on
Saturday, April 13, 2013.
This one day programme was organized with the aim to bridge the gap between industry
and academia. The programme enabled the academia to understand the real problems
faced by the industries and the same can be implemented and re-oriented in teaching.
Welcome address was given by Shri Devang Joshi, Registrar, CHARUSAT. Dr. Amit Ganatra,
Dean, Faculty of Technology & Engineering, CHARUSAT, presented the highlight of the
event and purpose of meet. He mentioned the need of special skills and thinking process.
Subjects like communication skills, professional skills with Aptitude, Project Development
skills, Documentation skills, Research Skills etc. are the most significant key factors. Even
the industries, organizations or various production houses demand people with essentially
developed communication and professional skills with aptitude. Dr S G Shah, Advisor,
CHARUSAT; Dr A M Sheikh, Advisor, CHARUSAT; Dr A R Patel, Advisor, CHARUSAT; and Dr
Mukesh Patel (IT expert) were also present at the function.
Shri Pankaj Shah, Chairman & Managing Director, Global Tech and Vice President, GESIA
was the Chief Guest for the function. He said, “To bridge the gap between IT Industries’ and
Academia effective demand and supply are required in the term of employability. There is
need for the high quality education so that maximum number of students gets benefit.
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Innovation and Curiosity are most important for the growth and betterment of the
industries.”
Shri Nikhil Jain, COO & President, Elitecore Technologies and Vice President, GESIA and Dr
B G Patel, Provost, CHARUSAT were the Guest of Honor.
Shri Nikhil Jain focused on challenges in Education system and utter need of professional
skills, communication and proper documentation. Dr B G Patel mentioned that there are
basic four gaps like enrolment gap, spending gap, skill gap and knowledge gap. It is duty of
the university to bridge the gap of skill and knowledge. Skill and knowledge gap should be
imbibed in excellence. Excellence in performance and continuous hard work in right
direction to enhance the development of academia.
Dr. M C Patel, Secretary, Kelavani Mandal & CHRF congratulated the team for organizing
this meet as it will be beneficial for the Industries and Academia.
The function was presided over by Shri Surendra M Patel, President, CHARUSAT & Kelavani
Mandal. In his Presidential remarks he emphasized on innovation. He also mentioned that
“before going to new place you should be the master of it.”
Prof. Ashwin Makawana, Training & Placement Officer, CSPIT offered the vote of thanks.
Chandubhai S Patel Institute of Technology celebrated its 13th Annual Day jubilantly
Chandubhai S Patel Institute of Technology, a constituent of Charotar University of Science
and Technology (CHARUSAT), Changa celebrated its 13th Annual Day on 25th March, 2013.
On this occasion, Dr. Shashank Bisnoi, from IIT-Delhi, was invited as the Chief Guest. Dr. B
G Patel, Provost, CHARUSAT presided over the function. Among the luminaries, present
were,
Dr. M. C. Patel, Guest of Honour, Honorary Secretary, Kelavani Mandal, and
Charusat Healthcare and Research Foundation; Mr. Naginbhai Patel, President,
Matrusanstha and CHRF, Mr. C A Patel, Chairman, Advisory Board, Faculty of Engineering
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and Technology, and Joint Secretary, Kelanvin Mandal; Dr. S. G. Shah, Dr. A. M. Shaikh,
Advisors, CHARUSAT, Dr. Amit Ganatra, Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Dr.
Niraj Shah, Principal, Chandubhai S Patel Institute of Technology, Deans and Principals
from various faculties and institutes, executives of Matrusansatha and Kelavani Mandal,
budding engineering along with their parents remained present.
Addressing as the Chief Guest, Dr. Shashank Bisnoi, from IIT, Delhi, graduate of IIT, Kanpur,
Ph D and Post Doctorate from Switzerland,
suggested the budding engineers to go for selfexploration, figure out their areas of interests
and prepare relevant goals and objectives to
pursue their aims striving hard. He advocated
the students to acquire necessary skills,
capabilities, information, knowledge and
potential so as to carve their bright career and
future. He advised the students to develop and
inculcate the qualities like open-mindedness,
awareness, curiosity, patience, inquisitive, positive attitude, leadership and teamwork.
Moreover, on this pertinent day, CHARUSAT-Students’ Magazine “QUILL-Manifesting
Creativity” was unveiled by the dignitaries present.
In his remarks as Guest of Honor, Dr. M. C.
Patel became nostalgic and recollected the
reminiscences of the founders, their dedicated
efforts and invaluable contribution. He talked
about their initiatives Sahiyari Samajyatra,
Sahiyari Shikshan Yatra and Sahiyari Aarogya
Yatra and also appealed students to contribute
their best in CHARUSAT Roadmap 2015. He reiterated his dream to see a Nobel Laureate
produced by CHARUSAT.
Dr. B. G. Patel, in his presidential remarks, stressed upon the quality education. He said that
the youth will have to be updated and need to acquire not only technical skills but also soft
skills and managerial skills in order to survive in the corporate world. He advised students
to instill the prerequisite skills and abilities like creativity, braveness, enthusiasm,
character-building, braveness, innovativeness, scientific attitude etc. in order to be
successful in their respective fields in future.
The program started with the invocation to the Almighty followed by introduction and
welcome address by Dr. Niraj Shah, Principal, Chandubhai S Patel Institute of Technology.
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After floral welcome of esteemed guests, Dr. Niraj
Shah presented the Annual Report of CSPIT which
included various activities and events carried out by
the institute throughout the Academic Year 20122013. He talked about new initiatives taken by the
institute like Ph.D. program in each discipline, new
programs introduced this year, new department
accredited by NBA, various seminars, workshops
and symposiums, expert sessions, industrial visits, training programs, results of the
institute, achievements of the students in curricular and extracurricular activities and
placements. The students were awarded with shields and certificates for their splendid
achievements in curricular and extracurricular activities. He also shared his happiness for
SPOURAL 2013 wherein more than 2500 students and faculty members of CHARUSAT
family participated to make it a grand success.
Dr. Amit Ganatra, Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Technology delivered vote of thanks.
The function came to an end with National Anthem.
Two Days Workshop on ‘Hardware Virtualization’
Department of Information Technology, Chandubhai S. Patel Institute of TechnologyCHARUSAT organized a Two Days workshop on ‘Hardware Virtualization’ at CHARUSAT,
Changa on Friday and Saturday, April 12 & 13, 2013.
The chief guest for the function was Prof. H B Dave, consultant at E-Infosys. He presented
his views on Cloud Computing.
The workshop was inaugurated by the Dr B G Patel, Provost, CHARUSAT; Dr M C Patel,
Secretary, Kelavani Mandal, Matrusanstha and CHRF; Shri Naginbhai Patel, President,
Matrusanstha; Dr Niraj Shah, Principal, CSPIT; Dr Amit Ganatra, Dean, Faculty of
Technology; Mr. Parth Shah, Head, IT Department and Prof. Amit Nayak, workshop
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organizing member. Prof. Gaurav Somani, Central University of Rajasthan was also present
for the workshop as resource person.
Prof. Amit Thakkar, CSPIT offered the vote of thanks.
CHARUSAT Student gets 'The Jaydeepsinhji Baria' Award
Mr. Ashish Pandit, 2nd year B.Tech (EE),CSPIT won Jaydeepsinhji Baria Award worth Rs.
50,000 from the Government of Gujarat.
Mr. Ashish Pandit received Gujarat Government's most prestigious award for second
consecutive time for Excellency in Sports for the year 2009-10 '.He received Jaydeepsinhji
Baria' Award at Vidhan Sabha Town Hall, Gandhinagar from Shri Narendra Modi, Hon.
Chief Minister-Gujarat. Mr. Ramanlal Vohra, Cabinet Minister for Sports and Culture and
Mr. Nitin Patel, State Finance Minister were also present at the function.
Following is the list of achievements of Mr. Ashish Pandit:
Year 2009
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Won the State Championship in under 19 category in singles and doubles
badminton.
Represented Gujarat as Captain in West Zone Badminton Tourney held at Sangli,
Maharashtra and Junior National Badminton Championship at Bangalore.
Represented Gujarat in All India Major Ranking Badminton Tournament.
Year 2010
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Won the State championship in under 19 category in singles and doubles
badminton.
Represented Gujarat as Captain in Junior Nationals at Mandya, Karnataka.
Represented Gujarat in All India Major Ranking Badminton Tournament
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Establishment of Testing site at Sigil India Pvt. Ltd.
Several research projects which are initiated by
CHARUSAT may entail testing of products in real
life
situations,
development
of
new
instruments/ machinery etc. Shri Manubhai
Patel, Managing Director, Sigil (India) Pvt. Ltd.
who is also the Chief Patron family member of P
D Patel Institute of Applied Sciences, have
consented to allow his premises and
manufacturing facilities (Sigil India Pvt. Ltd. ) for
testing and development work of Research
carried out at CHARUSAT. This will be the first Development Center of CHARUSAT.
CHARUSAT welcomed the gesture of Shri Manubhai Patel. It also expressed that this being
first such center shall be an important event in the history of CHARUSAT.
Collaboration with Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSMCRI)
CSMCRI is a research center falling under Council for Scientific Industrial Research (CSRI),
Govt. of India. It is considered one of the reputed Centers for Research in Chemical
Sciences. A team comprising of Dr R V Upadhyay, Principal, PDPIAS; Dr. R M Patel,
Professor, PDPIAS and Dr. A M Shaikh, Advisor CHARUSAT had visited CSMCRI on 4th
March, 2013, for deliberations in connection with recognizing the institution as a research
center as well as approval of CSMCRI research scientists as PhD supervisors of CHARUSAT.
The committee members were satisfied with the research and infrastructure facilities of
CSMCRI and the members recommended the approval of the Research Center. CSMCRI has
agreed to have their scientists as Research Supervisors of CHARUSAT.
Workshop on Electronic System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM)
Department of Information Technology, Chandubhai S Patel Institute of Technology
(CHARUSAT) had organized workshop on “Electronic System Design and Manufacturing”
on 9th April at BSNL, Ahmedabad, in association with CSI (Computer Society of India), DIT
(Dept. of Information Technology), Govt. of India. Students of UG and PG have attended the
workshop.
The inaugural function of the workshop was held in esteemed presence of dignitaries
namely Prof. Parth Shah, HOD, Dept. of IT, Mr. D. J. Parikh, SDE, RTTC, BSNL, Mr. Mukesh
Chorasia, RTTC, BSNL, Prof. Ayesha Shaikh, coordinator of the Workshop, Prof. Nirav Bhatt,
Prof. Ankit Desai and Prof. Sagar Patel.
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Three Days workshop on Data Modeling Analysis at CHARUSAT
U & P U. Patel Department of Computer Engineering along with IEEE organized three days’
workshop on Data Modeling Analysis at CHARUSAT, Changa between May 23 and 25, 2013.
The Chief Guest for the function was Dr B G Patel, Provost, CHARUSAT and the Guest of
Honor was Dr M C Patel, Honorary Secretary, Kelavani Mandal and CHRF. Shri Ramanbhai
Patel; Shri Virendra Patel, Trustee-CHARUSAT; Dr S P Kosta, Advisor-CHARUSAT; Prof S G
Shah, Advisor-CHARUSAT; Mr. Devang Joshi, Registrar-CHARUSAT; Dr Amit Ganatra, DeanFaculty of Engineering & Technology and Dr Niraj Shah, Principal-CSPIT were also present
in the function.
Welcome address was given by Dr Niraj Shah, Principal, CSPIT. Dr. Amit Ganatra, Dean,
Faculty of Technology & Engineering, CHARUSAT presented the highlights of the event and
purpose of workshop. He mentioned the main purpose of this workshop is Data Analysis
and to improve the subject knowledge of faculties as well as to understand its impact on
education and society.
Dr B G Patel, Provost, CHARUSAT, in his remarks, mentioned the saying by famous British
Poet-T S Eliot, that to increase and update the knowledge should be the main aim of any
educational event. With the help of DIKW theory, he explained that Data Analysis provides
those details to update the knowledge.
Dr. M C Patel, Honorary Secretary Kelavani Mandal and CHRF congratulated the team for
organizing this workshop as it will be beneficial for the faculties and it will help in making
CHARUSAT a World Class University.
The function was presided over by Dr S P Kosta, Advisor, CHARUSAT. In his remarks, he
said that the world is very small for those who want to grow. He also emphasized on the
importance of personality development in his remarks.
At the end, Prof. Ashwin Makwana, Training & Placement Officer, CSPIT offered the vote of
thanks.
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Indukaka Ipcowala Institute of Management (I2IM)
Colors of ‘Humanity’ on the Holi spread amongst
underprivileged by Indukaka Ipcowala Institute
of Management
Prayaas – a community club initiated by
Indukaka Ipcowala Institute of Management
(I2IM), a constituent of Charotar University of
Science
and
Technology
(CHARUSAT),
witnessed a grand celebration of Holi on 26th
March, 2013. To rejoice this festival, various
colors and crayons were distributed among the children of unprivileged families of Changa
village.
Prayaas is an initiative for
community services by I2IM
for the upliftment of society.
Prayaas was founded on
September 2012 with the
motto
of
‘Service
to
Mankind is Service to God’.
Prayaas provides volunteer
opportunities
to
the
Management students of
I2IM to learn a management
of initiative and social
responsibility with the
benefits for the society.
Self-contribution of the
volunteers and voluntary donations of students, academic and non-academic staff
members of I2IM are the motivational sources behind the community services of Prayaas.
Since its inception, Prayaas has conducted more than 15 Educational Seminars and
Workshops in various schools and colleges.
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Dr. Govind Dave, Dean, Faculty of
Management Studies and Principal, I2IM
said, “I2IM is always dedicated to the
mission of community services. Community
Club- Prayaas is one of the initiatives of this
mission. Prayaas is founded on our beliefs
and principles of (1) Helping Hands, (2)
Spreading Smiles, (3) Enlightening Lives,
(4) Celebrating Joys, and (5) A Ray of Hope.
Under the perview of this community club,
our unified efforts are to collect voluntary
financial contribution for orphanage homes, and old-age homes, to provide grocery,
clothes, medical aids to the needy, to arrange career guidance seminar and conduct
workshops to enhance professional skills and many more.”
P D Patel Institute of Applied Sciences (PDPIAS)
6th Annual Day Celebration of PDPIAS
P D Patel Institute of Applied Sciences celebrated its 6th Annual Day on 6 April 2013. On this
occasion, Shri Surendra M Patel, President-CHARUSAT; Dr B G Patel, Provost-CHARUSAT;
Dr M C Patel, Secretary, CHRF & Kelavani Mandal; Shri C A Patel, Chairman, Advisory Board;
Prof S P Kosta, Advisor, CHARUSAT; Prof. S G Shah, Advisor, CHARUSAT and Dr A M Sheikh,
Advisor, CHARUSAT; Dr Mahesh Patel, Coordinator, Education Campus Anand were
present. The Chief Guest for the function was Shri Manubhai P D Patel, MD, Sigil India Pvt
Ltd. Dr R V Upadhyay, Principal PDPIAS presented the Annual Report. Bright students and
faculties were honored with certificates and prizes for their achievement in academic and
extracurricular activities along with their contribution for the development and growth of
Institution in research, academic & extra-curricular activities.
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CHARUSAT organized Short Term Experimental Training Program-3 (STETP-3)
The third short term experimental Training Program-3 (STETP-3) was organized by
Charotar University of Science & Technology (CHARUSAT), Changa, Dist. Anand, Gujarat
during 6th to 11th May 2013 at the Department of Physical Sciences under P D Patel
Institute of Applied Sciences. In order to pace with the vigorous developments in
nanoscience and nanotechnology, it is essential to know the foundation of relevant
concepts of physics and chemistry. The aim of these workshops was to reduce this
knowledge gap by Hands-On experiments in Nanoscience. The first of this series workshop
was held in May 2011 on basic understanding of concept of Physical Sciences under STETP
- 1. Looking to the response of the participants, the second workshop on Hands-on
Experiments in Nanoscience was organized during May 2012. In series of the same this
year, the third Short Term Experimental Training Program (STETP-3) emphasizing
“Hands-on Experiments in Nanoscience” was planned only for the 1st year B. Sc. Students
from St. Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad under the Coordination of Dr. C. K Sumesh, Dr. Bhavin
Patel, Dr. Kinnari Parekh and Dr. Sachin Joshi. The workshop was inaugurated by Dr. B G
Patel, Provost, CHARUSAT, Changa and by Prof. R V Upadhyay, Principal, P D Patel Institute
of Applied Sciences.
We believe that unless and until the individual ‘dirt’ his/her hands in the laboratory, it is
impossible to have a feel of the subject of utmost importance. The program was planned to
cover the basic concepts of physical and chemical sciences extended to synthesis of
nanomaterials and its characterization using sophisticated instruments like powder XRD
and UV-Visible Spectrophotometer. Total fourteen activities with three major experiments
which make the individuals understand why this field is called inter-disciplinary were
performed by participants. The manual for the same was prepared to impart basic required
inputs for performing the experiments which are designed such that the knowledge depth
increases along with the laboratory skills. More emphasis was given on the activity related
to the Nanoscience and analytical techniques with brief demonstration of data analysis.
STETP-3
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The participants enjoyed doing all the activities and requested to extend the training
duration up to two weeks. In order to train the participants for the presentation skill, few
topics related to the theme were presented by them and two Best presentations were
awarded by book prize. An overwhelming appreciation was received from all the
participants.
Manikaka Topawala Institute of Nursing (MTIN)
CHARUSAT Students shine at State Level Conference of Student Nurses’ Association (SNA)
Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT) believes in overall grooming
of the students, for the same equal importance is given to both academics as well as extracurricular activities. Total 23 students from Manikaka Topawala Institute of Nursing,
CHARUSAT participated in State Level Conference of Student Nurses’ Association (SNA)
organized by C M Patel College of Nursing, Gandhinagar on April 27 & 28, 2013. Around 98
Nursing Institutes took part in this competition from all over Gujarat.
Manikaka Topawala Institute of Nursing students got, in all, 8 prizes in different categories.
Ms. Dharti Patel, Ms. Bhakti Patel and Ms. Dhruvika Patel secured First Prize in 100 mt.
Race, Disc Throw and Poster presentation respectively. Ms. Ritu Patel got Second Prize in
Rangoli and Ms. Avni Patel and group also got Second Prize in Health Education. Similarly,
Mr. Ripal Patel and Brijesh Patel got Third Prize in 100 mt. Race and in Javelin and Disc
Throw respectively.
On this occasion, Dr B G Patel, Provost, CHARUSAT congratulated all the winners for
proving their potential in extra curriculum along with academics. Mr. Anil Sharma,
Principal, Manikaka Topawala Institute of Nursing said, “These achievements are result of
students hard work and continues support from their instructors and mentors who
support them in their hobbies apart from academics.”
Entire CHARUSAT family congratulated all the winners and participants of Manikaka
Topawala Institute of Nursing.
Distinguished Guests
Dr. J Z Patel (19/4/2013), “Excellent output of R & D is worth praising. Infrastructure of the
education campus is well established. You see the great result of the visionary workers of
the campus. Wish you success for the hospital work undertaken.”
Ms. Mallika Wadhwani, Indian Express (4/4/2013), “It is a really impressive campus that
has been built. A huge opportunity for students to get quality education of world class
standards.”
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Mr. Purusthottam Harmanbhai Patel (4/4/2013), “Nice experience.”
Dr. Jayantibhai Zacerbhai Patel, Retired reader in education, S P University (19/4/2013),
“Very impressive campus.”
Dr. Chimanbhai Raval, Ex-Principal (19/4/2013), “The whole campus having the total
educational environment has impressed me like anything. It is due to the committed
persons to education.”
Dr. Giraben C Vora, Retired Professor (19/4/2013), “Infrastructure excellent past students
of the institute are really challenging and marvelous.”
Mr. Vipinchandra Purushottam Pandya, Retired Principal (20/4/2013), “Excellent
campus.”
Mr. Ashok V Mehta, Retired Marketing Executive, Journalist (TOI, Gujarat Times-USA and
Gujarat Darpan-USA) (20/4/2013), “Great achievement and outstanding projects in
transferring local village into global town.”
Mr. Sarang Parikh, Service, Mahudha (20/5/2013)
“Very nice facility for education and health provided in a such remote area. Thanks to all
pioneers and to all present committee members and thanks for such a nice co-operation.”
Dr Kaumudi Bharatiya, Principal, Nadiad (20/5/2013),
“It is a really impressive campus.”
Mr. Jignesh Patel, Farmer, Anand (1/5/2013),
“Really good and nice campus and management is very very good.”
Mr. Pradeep C Patel, Business, Anand (1/5/2013),
“Very happy to visit.”
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