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CHARUSAT COMET
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Quarterly Newsletter of CHARUSAT October 2013 Issue Volume: 04 Issue: 04
Illuminating
the initiatives and activities of the University
Aegis: Shri Charotar Moti Sattavis Patidar Kelavani Mandal
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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, Shri Narendra Modi, Hon. Chief Minister of Gujarat visited nearby villages of
Changa for “ Shala Praveshotsav” function on 14th June 2013, Friday. Further, Flag Hoisting
Ceremony was organized at CHARUSAT on Occasion of 67th Independence Day of India. Moreover,
Smt. Chandaben Mohanbhai Patel Institute of Computer Applications, CHARUSAT inaugurated its new
hi-tech conference hall on September 15, 2013 in the presence of Shri Surendra M Patel, President,
CHARUSAT.Further, RPCP SHINES AT GPAT 2013, GPAT 2013(Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test)
examination was organized by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) . GPAT2013 helps in
securing admission in M.Pharm programme and PG scholarship of Rs.8,000/- per month is also given
by AICTE.
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.
- Editorial Board
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Contents
From the Desk of the Editors…………………………………………………………………………… i
Governing Body……………………………………………………………………………………………….. iii
Board of Management ……………………………………………………………………………………... iv
News and Events @ Institutes…………………………………………………………………………. 1
News and Events @ Centres and Cells……………………………………………………………… --
Distinguished Guests ……………………………………………………………………………………… 26
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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
Member
Dr. V G Patel Founding Director EDI Renowned Expert in Entrepreneurship Development
Member
Dr. M I Patel Former Sheriff of Mumbai Renowned Technocrat and Industrialist based at Mumbai
Member
Shri Naginbhai M Patel President, Shri Charotar Moti Sattavis Leuva Patidar Samaj – Mathrusanstha
Member
Dr. R H Parikh Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy, CHARUSAT Principal, Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy Renowned Professor of Pharmaceutics
Member
Shri Hemal Patel CEO, Elitecore Technologies Ltd NJ-USA and India Leading Entrepreneur in IT Industry
Member
Dr. Paresh Patel Prominent Surgeon (FACS, FICS-USA) Leading Entrepreneur in IT Industry
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
Member
Dr. Bimal Patel Director, Gujarat National Law University
Member
Principal Secretary Department of Education, Government of Gujarat
Member
Dr. Amit Ganatra Dean, Faculty of Technology & Engineering Head, Department of Computer Engineering, CSPIT, CHARUSAT
Member
Shri Devang Joshi Registrar, CHARUSAT
Member Secretary
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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
Provost
Shri Naginbhai M Patel President, Shri Charotar Moti Sattavis Leuva Patidar Samaj – Mathrusanstha
Member
Dr. V G Patel Founding Director, EDI, Ahmedabad Renowned Expert in Entrepreneur Development
Member
Shri H T Patel Former President, API Business, Zydus Cadila Healthcare Ltd Corporate Leader
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
Member
Dr. Atul Patel Dean, Faculty of Computer Application Principal, Smt. Chandaben Mohanbhai Patel Institute of Computer Application
Member
Dr. Govind Dave Dean, Faculty of Management Studies, CHARUSAT Principal, Indukaka Ipcowala Institute of Management IIM Bangalore Alumnus & Former Professor IRMA
Member
Dr. T K Chaundhuri Prof. & Head – Dr. K C Patel Research & Development Center Eminent Nanoresearch Scientist and Physicist
Member
Shri Devang Joshi Registrar, CHARUSAT
Member Secretary
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The Campus
Corporate Film of CHARUSAT
Charotar University of Science & Technology (CHARUSAT) is developing a corporate
film which can be used as promotional media. The film shooting was scheduled between
19 and 24 June 2013, it covered all the institutes of University. Student Volunteers
including Divyesh Patel, Riki Patel, Dhaval Patel, Tejas Patel and TEAM actively
participated and make a successful schedule. Principals and faculties of various
institutes on campus also played a vital role in this endeavor.
CHARUSAT Estate STAFF VISITED NIRMA UNIVERSITY
Mr. Jaymin Desai, Mr. Nayan Patel, Mr. Jignesh Patel, Mr. Nirmal Patel, Mr. Maulik Patel
and Mr. Milan Rabari from CHARUSAT visited Nirma University on 19 June 2013 to
understand administration, decision making, monitoring procedures related to
Housekeeping service, Transport service, Security service, Garden development &
maintenance, Building development and maintenance, New building construction and
Canteen / Mess / Food service.
SHRI. NARENDRA MODI, CHIEF MINISTER, GUJARAT GOVERNMENT VISITED CHARUSAT
Shri Narendra Modi, Hon. Chief Minister of Gujarat visited nearby villages of Changa for
“ Shala Praveshotsav” function on 14th June 2013, Friday. For that, he landed by
helicopter at CHARUSAT Campus. He was received with bouquet of flowers by Trustee;
and management and executives including Dr M C Patel, Secretary, Kelavani Mandal,
CHRF and Matrusanstha. Dr B G Patel, Provost, CHARUSAT, Shri Devang Joshi, Registrar,
CHARUSAT and employees of CHARUSAT warmly welcomed Shri Narenndra Modi on
the land of Charotar region.
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INTERNATIONAL ANTI-DRUG DAY CELEBRATED AT CHARUSAT
With an aim to strengthen action and cooperation to achieve the goal of an international
society free of drug abuse, Members of Mahelav Police Station came to Charotar
University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT), Changa to spread awareness among
students about the ill-effects of consuming drugs and its effect on family life on 26 June
2013, Wednesday.
Mr. B S Jadeja (Police Sub-Inspector), Mr. S A Waghela (Head Constable), Mr. Mukesh
(Constable) came to CHARUSAT for a very noble cause for spreading awareness among
students about harmful effects of drugs on society on 26 June 2013 which is recognized
as International Day
against Drug Abuse
and Illicit
Trafficking. Mr. B S
Jadeja, PSI; Prof.
Ashwin Makwana,
Training &
Placement Officer,
CHARUSAT and Prof.
Mayuri Popat,
Department of Computer Engineering, CSPIT, CHARUSAT delivered a brief speech about
this day. Total 200 numbers of audiences attended this session consisting students and
faculty members from CHARUSAT.
A video was also shown about type of drugs and its ill-effects on society. The video and
presentation was shared among all Charusat family members.
The session discussed about History of How the World Anti-Narcotic Day started, Types
of Drugs Available in the market, Harmful Effects of drugs on Human Beings, Impact of
drugs on social and family life, Numbers of People being killed because of consumption
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of drugs, Theme for 2013: Make health your 'new high' in life, not drugs and Harmful
effects of New Psychoactive Substances (NPS).
At the end of the session Mr. B S Jadeja and Prof. Ashwin Makwana gave vote-of-thanks.
CAREER GUIDANCE IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION ORGANIZED AT CHARUSAT
Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT), Changa; Members of
Mahelav Police Station; Members of Anand Police Station and Raksha Setu Society
organized a seminar on Career Guidance in Public Administration on July 12, 2013
(Friday) at CHARUSAT Campus for engineering students with an aim to bring
awareness in career of Public Administration.
This seminar was organized under the guidance of Chandubhai S Patel Institute of
Technology (CSPIT), Training & Placement Cell. This one day seminar focused on the
career guidance in government and police department, motivation for appearing in
Public Administration and its preparation, Structure of GPSC exams and options
available, Options and Scope for Girls and Ladies Candidate in Police department and
Public Administration, Structure of UPSC exams and options available in Civil Services.
Mr. B S Jadeja-PSI (Mahelav), Mr. Rahul Patel-Dy SP (Anand), Ms. Falguni Patel-Dy SP
(Anand), Mr. Rajdipsinh Nakum- Dy SP (Petlad) and Mr. Dharmendra Rathod came to
CHARUSAT for a very noble cause for spreading awareness among students about
career in public administration.
Mr. B S Jadeja gave introduction of Raksha Setu Society, Mr. Rahul Patel talked about
GPSC, Ms. Falguni Patel spoke about the scope for Girls and Ladies Candidate in Police
department and Public Administration, Mr. Rajdipsinh Nakum gave inspirational speech
for youth and Mr. Dharmendra Rathod spoke about UPSC and other competitive exams.
At the end of the session Prof. Ashwin Makwana gave vote-of-thanks.
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Flag Hoisting Ceremony was organized at
CHARUSAT on Occasion of 67th
Independence Day of India
On 15th August 2013 as India celebrated its
67th Independence Day, Flag Hoisting
Ceremony was organized at Charotar
University of Science & Technology
(CHARUSAT), Changa.
India commemorates the nation's independence from British rule on 15 August 1947.
On this occasion, the 67th Independence Day of India was celebrated at Central Lawn of
CHARUSAT Campus at 9:30 AM.
Dr B G Patel did the unfurling of the Indian National Flag on the occasion of 67th
Independence Day of India. In his opportune speech, he remembered stalwarts of
freedom movements. He paid tributes to the pioneers of CHARUSAT Campus.
A Scout from CHARUSAT bags President Award
The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presented the Rashtrapati
Scout/Guide/Rover/Ranger and Adult Leader Awards/Certificates for the year 2011
and 2012 at an Award function at Rashtrapati Bhavan on September 9, 2013.
CHARUSAT’s Student- Divyesh Patel- pursuing IT Engineering from CSPIT, has received
this prestigious President Award by Hon. Shri Pranav Mukherjee, President of India.
Speaking on the occasion, the President lauded the Scouts and Guides Movement in
India for its success in developing a wide national network and also in connecting with
counterpart organizations throughout the world to spread friendship and cooperation.
He said that the guiding dictum of Bharat Scouts and Guides, ‘duty to god, duty to others
and duty to self’, would ingrain in them spiritual principles that build character. It
would impel them to spread the virtues of mutual respect and brotherhood in our
society. He stated that through their participation in the Scouts and Guides Movement,
they would also realise their own intellectual, physical and spiritual potential.
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The President said that while we speak of inclusive growth, it is the leaders at the
grassroots who
would be the agents
of change. He
expressed the
confidence that the
Scouts and Guides
Movement can
effectively provide
this leadership where
it is needed - at the
bottom of the
pyramid.
The President said
that he would also
like to take the
opportunity to convey his deep appreciation to the Scouts and Guides for their untiring
efforts in rescue and rehabilitation operations - including just a few months ago during
the devastating floods in Uttarakhand. They had been at the forefront in extremely
challenging situations.
The Bharat Scouts & Guides is a voluntary, non-political, educational movement for
young people, open to all without distinction of origin, race or creed, in accordance with
the purpose, principles and methods conceived by the Founder Lord Baden Powell in
1907. The purpose of the Movement is to contribute to the development of young
people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials as
individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of local, national and international
communities.
The Bharat Scouts & Guides has got the total membership of more than 51 lacs.
Rashtrapati Puraskar (President Award) is the highest degree of achievement for a
Scout for his/her admirable services towards the nation.
The function was started ceremoniously after the arrival of Hon. President to Darbar
Hall at 12.00 noon. After the national anthem, Grand Salute by Scouts and Guides and
singing of Scout/Guide prayer. Introduction speech was delivered by Shri L M Jain,
National Commissioner, Bharat Scouts & Guides. Shri Rameshwer Thakur, President of
Bharat Scouts & Guides presented Scarf to THE PRESIDENT OF INDIA. CHARUSAT is
proud of this momentous achievement of its student.
‘VIVEKANANDA RATH’ @ CHARUSAT Campus
On the occasion of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, Shri
Ramakrishna Ashrama, Rajkot has transformed a bus into a vehicle named ‘Vivekananda
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Rath’ specially prepared to carry Swami Vivekananda’s message of nation-building and
man-making to remote corners of Gujarat.
A statue of Swamiji in the meditation posture is installed in the rear side of the bus. The
bus also carries an exhibition on the life and teachings of Swamiji, Vivekananda
literature, audio-visual units to show documentary and film on Swamiji and other
necessary accessories.
Monks of the Ashrama accompanied with devotees and volunteers takes the Rath to
various places all over Gujarat. It visited Anand district from 22nd September, 2013 to
27th September 2013.
‘VIVEKANANDA RATH’ arrived at CHARUSAT Campus on 27th September 2013 (Friday)
at 10 AM and it was welcomed by Dr. B G Patel, Provost, CHARUSAT along with deputy
registrars of University Dr Harish Desai and Shri H S Patel. Dr. Patel garlanded the
statute of Swamiji in Meditation placed on the Rath. The Rath visited the 105 acres of
lush green campus. An Exhibition on the Life and Message of Swami Vivekananda was
also on displayed at Central Square, Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy and on the
spot Quiz competition on the exhibition was conducted by Swamiji and Karyakartas
from Ramkrishna Ashram, Rajkot .
Also books on Swamiji’s ideas also were available for sale.
Students enthusiastically participated in this Rath Yatra, got inspired by Swami
Vivekanand’s youthful ideas. They thronged to visit the Exhibition.
Chandubhai S. Patel Institute of Technology (CSPIT)
INNOVATIONS IN PEDAGOGY @ CHARUSAT
Dr. Kartik S. Pandya is working as an
associate professor in M & V Patel Dept.
of Electrical Engineering at CSPIT,
CHARUSAT. He has developed and
distributed MATLAB code of the
application entitled, “Optimal Reactive
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Power Dispatch Using Particle Swarm Optimization” at MATLAB File Exchange.
MATLAB is software which is used worldwide for engineering applications. His
uploaded file is among the top 4% most popular downloaded files. Such type of
innovations in pedagogy will be very much useful to the students, faculties and
researchers who want to enhance their knowledge in the field of power system
optimization. Also, as MATLAB is the most popular software that is used in academia
and industry, the uploaded files do the marketing of CHARUSAT at the world level. This
step will be very much useful for achieving World Class University (WCU) status of
CHARUSAT by the end of 2015.
Dr. Pandya is one of very few Indian faculty members whose developed codes have been
accepted by MATLAB authority, as far as power system subject is concerned.
PAPER PRESENTED MR. SHOBHIT K. PATEL, ASST. PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF
ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING
Mr. Shobhit k. Patel, Asst. Professor, Department of Electronics & Communications
Engineering, CSPIT presented paper which had published in “Journal of Electromagnetic
Waves and Application”.
The subject of Paper was “Investigation on radiation improvement of corner truncated
triband square microstrip patch antenna with double negative material”. Publisher of
Journal is Taylor & Francis Publication, UK.
CHARUSAT and CSPIT family congratulated Mr. Shobhit for his achievement.
Save Energy Save World Development of ‘Mobile Windmill System’ at CHARUSAT
In this era of ever increasing fuel prices,
relentlessly, the need for energy conservation
and cheaper energy options grow desperately.
Amongst all the efforts to fulfill these needs, four
students of CHARUSAT University, Changa,
Gujarat have originated a concept which involves
using a ‘Mobile Windmill System’ on automobiles
like cars, trains , ships and related auto motives.
Vishal Ferwani, Aditya Dwivedi, Abhi Mehta and Abhishek Purohit –Four Engineering
Students of V.T Patel Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, CSPIT
presented this idea first during the Concept fest event of the Tech Fest-Cognizance in
September 2012. They successfully devised a unique working model which was placed
on the bonnet of a car and which would utilize its motion to convert the wind energy
into the electrical energy which can be stored in an alternate battery. They
demonstrated & obtained a maximum output voltage of 6V from 300 rpm, 12V DC
generator @ 50-60 km/h on the roads of Vadodara city, Gujarat. According to Prof.
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Trushit Upadhyaya, Faculty, E & C. Department, CSPIT a good quality DC generator
along with a combination of more of such windmills, all together in the system panel
would generate more electricity. In future this idea may realize an automotive which
would charge its’ power for itself.
This idea brings along with it a massive potential of utilizing renewable energy in one of
the areas which exploits non-renewable energy the most – transport. It could prove a
healthy contribution towards energy conservation. For this purpose the students’ will
take advantage of Govt. of Gujarat’s student schemes.
SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERING-A path to expertise
SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERING is inaugurated at Department of Civil Engineering,
CSPIT – Changa on 13th July 2013, with a vision to bring out new revolution for civil
engineering students.
Inauguration proceed with lightening of lamps by chief guest Prof. G.N. Gandhi
(President: IGS-Indian Geotechnical Society) and a brief motivational speech by Dr. N. D.
Shah (President: SCE- Society of Civil Engineering).
The society will endeavor with technical & non-technical activities such as Conferences,
Seminars, Industrial visits, Workshops and much more with aim of grooming
forthcoming engineers. Society of Civil Engineering is a bride to cut down the
differences of campus to field work which is enhanced in its tagline – A PATH TO
EXPERTISE.
Certificate programme on "E-Foundry: Casting Design and Simulation" held on July 6th ,
2013
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chandubhai S. Patel Institute of Technology-
Changa (CHARUSAT) organized a certificate programme on "E-Foundry: Casting Design
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and Simulation" on July 6th , 2013 supported by and Indian Institute of Technology
Bombay, Mumbai. The inaugural function of the workshop had esteemed presence of
dignitaries namely Dr. B. Ravi (Institute Chair Professor, IIT Bombay and Principal
Investigator of E-Foundry project) as the chief guest for the event, Mr. Ashok Patel
(Advisor, CHARUSAT) , Dr. N. D. Shah, (Principal, CSPIT); Dr. Amit Ganatra (Dean,
CSPIT) ; Dr. Piyush Gohil, Professor & Head, Mechanical Engineering Dept. Faculty
members of Mechanical, Materials and Production Engineering from different
Engineering and Polytechnic Institutes have attended the programme. Chief guest Prof.
B. Ravi has discussed the importance of CAD and simulation to enhance the quality
(minimize rejections) of castings. Prof. Mayur Sutaria (Coordinator of the event and Co-
investigator of E-Foundry project), explained E-Foundry learning resources and online
casting simulation programme briefly. He also discussed how the resources can be used
by engineers to enhance teaching and industry interaction. Prof. Amit Sata (B.H. Gardi
college of Engineering and Tech. Rajkot) demonstrated live industrial cases and also
conducted hands-on simulation sessions for the participants. The major purpose of this
programme was to train teachers about CAD and simulation technologies and make
them aware of this online learning portal, jointly initiated by IIT Bombay, Mumbai and
National Knowledge Network, New Delhi. The ultimate aim was to extend the benefits to
foundries, through teachers.
CHARUSAT Student shines at Rio+20
Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT) believe in overall
grooming of the students, for the same equal importance is given to both academics as
well as extra-curricular activities. Ms. Mansi C Patel, final year B.Tech (IT), CHARUSAT
participated in Rio+20 during her 3rd Year of B.Tech. She is part of the '21 National
Winners' and has received gold medal and name engrossed in Rio+20 'Hall Of Fame".
Rio+20 is a joint endeavor of the whole UN System. A dedicated Secretariat is working
for coordinating and facilitating the program. It is housed in UN Department of
Economic and Social Affairs and headed by Conference Secretary - General Sha Zukang.
It was introduced in the United Nations Conference on Substantial Development
(UNCSD)-was held at Rio de Janerio, Brazil in June 2012.
Rio+20 India Program is a national level program. UNCSD Rio+20 India Certification
program is a short term course study created especially for the students- both
undergraduates and post-graduates across all streams. It is covering seven priority
areas; these include decent jobs, energy, substantial cities, food security and sustainable
agriculture, water, oceans and disaster readiness.
For students it is a boon .Students of all streams can reap benefits from it. Benefits for
students are:
It Enhances students' CV with a certificate from UNSCD Rio+20.
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Winner will get Rio+20 gold medallions which are having a great significant
value.
A place in Rio+20 ‘Hall Of Fame' -21 national winners from each level will earn a
significant place.
Winners will get their name mentioned in the souvenir of Rio+20 submitted to
UNSCD and government of India.
One student from each college gets selected and 21 such selected students from
different regions and colleges are called as National Winners. Ms. Mansi C Patel, student
of CHARUSAT is one of the '21 National Winners' and has received gold medal and name
engrossed in Rio+20 'Hall Of Fame".
On this occasion, Mr. B G Patel, Provost, CHARUSAT congratulated Ms. Mansi C Patel for
proving his potential in extra curriculum along with academics. He further added,
“These achievements are result of student’s hard work and continue support from their
instructors and mentors who have supported them in developing their interest apart
from academics.”
Entire CHARUSAT family is very proud of Ms. Mansi C Patel and wishes her a very bright
future.
CHARUSAT Rocks! Sept’15 – The Rock Band on Engineer’s Day at CHARUSAT
“If passion drives you, let reason hold the reins”
There is a passion of music which drives five students of CHARUSAT to turn into a rock
band named Sept’15.
Soham Badheka, Kaushal Paneri, Chintan Pathak, Yash Patel, and Vishal Sharma are
working on their music journey along with Engineering. These students are taking
studies and music parallel. Unlike other engineering students, these five students are
developing their college life in rhythm and tunes.
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The concept of the Band Sept’15 evolved to dedicate Engineer’s Day. The Band has
composed many songs, released an album on internet and determined to continue the
same. Every member of the band can play more than one music instrument. Soham
Badheka, Kaushal Paneri, Chintan Pathak, Yash Patel, and Vishal Sharma have always
ranked first in cultural fest of the university. The band performed on the eve of
Engineer’s Day this year at CHARUSAT.
The musical evening was full of melodious and rocking performances of Sept’15.
CHARUSAT Rocks !
Sept’15 – The Rock Band on Engineer’s Day at CHARUSAT
“If passion drives you, let reason hold the reins”
There is a passion of music which drives five students of Charotar University of Science
and Technology (CHARUSAT) to turn into a rock band named Sept’15.
Soham Badheka, Kaushal Paneri, Chintan Pathak, Yash Patel, and Vishal Sharma are
working on their music journey along with Engineering. These students are taking
studies and music parallel. Unlike other engineering students, these five students are
developing their college life in rhythm and tunes.
The concept of the Band Sept’15 evolved to dedicate Engineer’s Day. The Band has
composed many songs, released an album on internet and determined to continue this.
Every member of the band can play more than one music instrument. These CHARUSAT
students have always ranked first in cultural fest of the university. The band performed
on the eve of Engineer’s Day this year at CHARUSAT.
The musical evening was full of melodious and rocking performances of Sept’15.
Smt. Chandaben Mohanbhai Patel Institute of Computer Applications (CMPICA)
CMPICA Conference Hall Inauguration on September 15, 2013
Smt. Chandaben Mohanbhai Patel Institute of Computer Applications, CHARUSAT
inaugurated its new hi-tech conference hall on September 15, 2013 in the presence of
Shri Surendra M Patel, President, CHARUSAT.
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The inaugural function of the conference hall had esteemed presence of dignitaries
namely Shri Surendra M Patel, President, CHARUSAT; Dr M C Patel, Secretary, Kelavani
Mandal; Shri Naginbhai Patel, President Matrusanstha & CHRF; Shri C A Patel, Joint
Secretary,Kelavani Mandal, Dr. Atul Patel, Principal, CMPICA and other members of
Kelavani Mandal.
Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy (RPCP)
RPCP SHINES AT GPAT 2013
GPAT 2013(Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test) examination was organized by All India
Council for Technical Education (AICTE) . GPAT2013 helps in securing admission in
M.Pharm programme and PG scholarship of Rs.8,000/- per month is also given by
AICTE.
For GPAT 2013, in total 24,480 students appeared and 4816 students were declared
qualified. Eleven (11) students of RPCP are qualified out of which Mr. Ronak Gajera
secured All India Rank (AIR)-223 and four other students have secured their All India
Rank (AIR) in first 1000.
Dr B G Patel, Provost CHARUSAT congratulated to all the students and faculty members
of RPCP for guiding the students and Mr. Umang Shah, Asst. Professor for coordinating
all the activities related to GPAT 2013.
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Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy, CHARUSAT, celebrated the day of entering in to its
10th year
Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy (RPCP), a constituent institute of Charotar
University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT), Changa, celebrated the day of
entering in to 10th year on 26th July, 2013.
Dr. M.C.Gohel, Director, School of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad
remained the chief guest of the function. The function also had esteemed presence of
dignitaries, namely, Dr. M.C.Patel, Hon. Secretary, Kelavani Mandal and CHRF; Dr.
B.G.Patel, Provost, CHARUSAT and Dr. R.H. Parikh, Principal, RPCP and Dean, Faculty of
Pharmacy, CHARUSAT.
The function began with the nostalgic memories of establishment of RPCP. The seeds of
this day were sown way back in 2004. 26th July 2004 has served as an important day in
history of RPCP as it was the inception of first academic session of the institute. RPCP is
patronage of Pharma giant- Zydus Cadila Ltd. Shri Pankajbhai Patel fulfilled the long
cherished dream of his father, Late Shri Ramanbhai Patel, a renowned Pharmacist of
India by supporting the establishment of RPCP. “The institute has grown from a seed to
a tree in this tenure of 10 years”, as narrated in his speech by Dr. R.H. Parikh. The
success of the institute is reflected by the quality of the education and research
imparted to its students. RPCP started with approval of B.Pharm intake of 60 students
and has now grown as full fledge institute with B.Pharm intake of 100 students,
M.Pharm programme in 5 areas of specialization and PhD programmes. The number of
publication and patents filed reflect the extensive research being carried out at the
institute. The institute is well equipped with all modern equipment and state of art
laboratories and resourceful library in period of 10 years for imparting quality
education and promoting research.
Dr. M.C.Gohel, in his speech,
appreciated the visionary steps under
taken by the institute and university. He
emphasized the young student minds to
strive ahead of time and built their
careers. He also stressed the
importance of hard work, dedication,
communication skills, passion for learning and interaction with the experienced and
learned teachers for achieving success in the life. He ignited the young minds in
becoming the successful entrepreneurs, citing the example of the founder, Late Shri
Ramanbhai Patel. He blessed the institute for achieving big milestones in years to come.
Dr. B. G. Patel also congratulated RPCP for its achievements in 10 years and wished good
luck for the coming future. In his talk, he motivated the students for innovative thinking
in research and excellence in performance.
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The function ended with the determination of many more and more mile stones to be
achieved in coming decade.
Indukaka Ipcowala Institute of Management (I2IM)
Holistic Exposure Learning Program (HELP) @ (I2IM)
Indukaka Ipcowala Institute of Management (I2IM), a constituent of Charotar University
of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT), Changa on the completion of its 7th Academic
Year organized a series of program under the title of HELP – Holistic Exposure Learning
Program.
Holistic Exposure Learning Programme (HELP) is a milestonesome initiative of
Indukaka Ipcowala Institute of Management (I2IM), CHARUSAT. It aimed at fulfilling the
objectives like Orientation Programme (Phase - I- III) for MBA and PGDM Programmes
(Batch: 2013-15), Mentor-Mentee Meetings for MBA and PGDM Programmes (Batch:
2012-14), Pre-Mentor-Mentees Interactions for MBA and PGDM Programmes (Batch:
2013-15), Interactions with I2IMites, and an extensive community services delivered
under Prayaas - an I2IM initiative for community services.
To reach out these objectives I2IM arranged a community service program under
Holistic Exposure Learning Programme (HELP) on 10 August 2013 in which faculty
members of the institution and more than 225 students visited 1800 households of 36
villages of CHAROTAR region. The main objectives of this visit were to create awareness
about CHARUSAT UNIVERSITY, CHRF-CHARUSAT HOSPITAL; to profile populations in
terms of age, education, occupation, diseases, annual income, monthly expenses,
spending on healthcare and so on; to practice management through concept of
'Learning by doing' in societal settings; to develop an understanding about needs of
various stakeholders of the society through personal interactions and observations
based on field visits; to learn to liaise with and understand management models
practiced by various agencies like Government, local bodies, private institutions, NGOs;
and to develop knowledge, skills and attitude among all aspiring managers undertaking
management education at I2IM.
On this occasion, Dr. Govind Dave, Dean, Faculty of Management and Principal, I2IM said
“Under Holistic Exposure Learning Programme (HELP), there were 09 faculty members;
each one was allotted with 25 students. Each group visited 04 villages so total 09 teams
visited 36 villages within a day. Expenses for all activities of the Program including
transportation were borne by students and faculty members of the institute. Under
these visit various programs were organized like Tree plantation at the schools in
villages, Role Plays based on themes like education and healthcare, Entertaining Games
in Old-Age Homes, Education Awareness Campaign for residents of Orphanage Homes,
Career Guidance for Secondary and Higher Secondary Students aspiring for Higher
Education, Showing 200 videos on Life Management Skills to Households.”
An Orientation Program was conducted under HELP in which various events were
arranged for the newly admitted students of MBA and PGDM Programs like Introduction
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to CHARUSAT, Campus Visit, Management Video Sessions, Management Games, Library
Software Training (Capital Database, EBSCO and J-Gate E-Journal), Seminar on What is
Business?, MANAS – Management Seminars pertaining to the components of their
Curriculum, Orientation regarding Curriculum, Credit System, Schemes of the Program
of their study.
CHARUSAT, a university established in 2009 under the Gujarat State Act No.8,
Government of Gujarat, runs 08 institutes and 03 centres. It offers more than 39
professional programs in Engineering, Pharmacy, Management, Computer Application,
Applied Sciences, Nursing and Physiotherapy. I2IM, one of the leading institutes of
CHARUSAT, offers professional programs in MBA and PGDM, both approved by AICTE. It
is under the patronage of IPCO industries, a business house of repute, operated at
Nadiad and USA both. There is also a unique provision to pursue PH D in Management
for not only the students of management but also for the executives, and managers from
industries, civil servants and professionals too.
CHARUSAT joins the Organ Donation Movement…
After the initiation by Indukaka Ipcowala Institute of Management (I2IM), CHARUSAT -
Changa participated in I Lead India campaign - “Donate Organ Save Lives” on 3rd August
2013. Under Ray of Hope the Organ Donation Day was celebrated by Community Club,
Prayaas – An Effort for Humanity at I2IM. More than 111 number of MBA & PGDM
(2012-14 and 2013-15 batch) students voluntarily registered themselves and
expressed their willingness to donate organs.
More than 1200 CHARUSAT-ians joins the Organ Donation Movement…
CHARUSAT has 6000 students’ strength;
Out of it, nearly 1/5 th joined the Organ
Donation Movement today. Today (5th
August 2013) there were more than 1200
Students of six major branches of Faculty
of Engineering and Technology (CSPIT) –
namely Civil Engineering; Electrical
Engineering; Mechanical Engineering;
Electronics & Communication Engineering;
Computer Engineering and Information
Technology; and Charotar Institute of Physiotherapy and Manikaka Topawala Institute
of Nursing. All the students – pursuing UG, PG and Ph D programs voluntarily
registered themselves and expressed their willingness to donate organs like corneas,
kidneys, liver, lungs, heart, and pancreas. It is an initiative to spread awareness about
Organ donation to save and gift a new life to someone who needs it. There were equal
numbers of girl students.
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Industry Academia Meet-2013 at I2IM, CHARUSAT Specialization + Multitasking = A Gate
Pass to Industry
Indukaka Ipcowala Institute of
Management (I2IM), a constituent of
Charotar University of Science and
Technology (CHARUSAT), Changa
organized a mega Industry-Academia
Meet – 2013 on July 20, 2013. More than
45 executives, managers and
representatives of around 30
organizations and industries took part in
this convention. On this event, Mr. Nikhil Dwivedi, Additional Deputy General Manager,
HDFC Housing Limited, Gujarat was invited as the chief guest and one of the key-
speakers of the function. It is here noteworthy that he possesses a vast experience of
more than 30 years in Housing, Finance and Consultancy. He has played a pivotal role in
giving consultation for the formulation of Delta Brac Housing Finance Company, Dhaka,
Bangladesh. At this momentus conglomeration, Dr.B.G.Patel, Provost, CHARUSAT
presided over the function. Dr. M.C.Patel, Matrusanstha, Kelavani Mandal and CHRF
graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour. Along with these stalwarts from Academia
and Industry, Mr. Devang Joshi, Registrar, CHARUSAT, all the Advisors of CHARUSAT,
Deans of various faculties and Principals of all the 08 institutions affiliated to
CHARUSAT, all the faculty members and students of Management had remained
present.
This confluence aimed at providing a rare scope for interlocution between the
representatives/executives of the industry/organization and budding managers and
stakeholders in academia in order to explore novel avenues for establishing
collaborative and healthy win-win professional relationships. It also targeted to
strengthen Industry- Institute commitment towards larger growth of societal
development; to identify areas of contemporary learning during Summer Internship
Program (SIP); to foster synergy in the efforts to design course/curriculum and enhance
employability of the management graduates; to explore opportunities for
consultancy/job work, skill development programs for students/executives, industrial
visit, educational tour and signing of related MOUs.
The function started with invocation to the Almighty. Dr. Goving Dave, Principal, I2IM
and Dean, Faculty of Management Studies warmly welcomed the invited representatives
of various industries and gave introduction of I2IM to all participants. Addressing the
large gathering, he imparted information about MBA, PGDM, and PH D courses run by
the institute, I2IM initiatives like MANAS- Management Seminar Series, PAP –
Placement Assistance Program, SIP – Summer Internship Program and other social
initiatives. CHARUSAT. Devang Joshi, Registrar, CHARUSAT appreciated the efforts of all
the participants and gave vivid introduction of CHARUSAT and its varied ventures.
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Mr. Nikhil Dvivedi, chief guest of the Meet, declared in his motivational speech that “All
the budding Managers of I2IM are the leaders of Tomorrow”. He advised the
management graduates to focus on enhancing skills like Professional Communication,
Multi-tasking as well as Specialization, Creativity, System/Project Management,
Judgement Skills, Persuasion and Negotiation Skills, Verble Reasoning, Critical Thinking,
and Practicality along with theoretical knowledge. Dr. M.C. Patel congratulated I2IM for
organizing such a relevant and students’ employability centered event. He declared that
India is emerging as an HR Capital, and addressed all the budding managers to take
advantage of this inclination. Dr. B.G.Patel, in his presidential remarks shared his
valuable inputs for all the academic institutions to observe. He told that in the present
era of 21st century, all the academic institutions should strive hard to foster research,
innovations, industy-academia coordination, self-directed learning, employability and
industry-ready skills of their students.
There was a unique panel discussion among the representatives and professionals of
industries and academic exploring the areas to consider to improve employability of the
students of managements and ways to make them industry-ready managers. All the
executives from industry, and faculty members and students from academia zealfully
participated into the discussion and make the event a grand success.
The major companies which participated in
this mega-conglomeration are Angel
Broking Ltd, Anupam Industry Ltd, Axis
Bank, Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund, Business
Standard, Capital Market, Dena Bank,
Endeavor , IDFC Mutual Fund, IDMC Ltd,
India Infoline Ltd, Anand,
Indiamart Intermesh Ltd., Indian Overseas
Bank, Indusa Business Solution Through
Software, Kotak Life Insurance, Marck
Biosciences Ltd, Nirvan Technologies, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited, Patel &
Mehta Company, PBM Polytex Pvt. Ltd., Pioneer Furnaces Pvt Ltd, Tata Housing
Development Company, Tecso Global, Triforce Inc, We Care Investment, Anand Regional
Co-operative Oilseeds Grower’s Union Limited (ARCOGUL), Angel Broking Ltd, Celestial
Securities Pvt. Ltd, GATEFORUM, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation,
Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation , HDFC Housing Development Finance
Corporation Limited, IMRB International, Pavan Group etc.
CHARUSAT, a university established in 2009 under the Gujarat State Act No.8,
Government of Gujarat, runs 08 institutes and 03 centres. It offers more than 39
professional programs in Engineering, Pharmacy, Management, Computer Application,
Applied Sciences, Nursing and Physiotherapy. I2IM, one of the leading institutes of
CHARUSAT, offers professional programs in MBA and PGDM, both approved by AICTE. It
is under the patronage of IPCO industries, a business house of repute, operated at
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Nadiad and USA both. There is also a unique provision to pursue PH D in Management
for not only the students of management but also for the executives, and managers from
industries, civil servants and professionals too.
Charotar Institute of Physiotherapy (CIP)
Satyanarayan Katha @ new building of Charotar Institute of Physiotherapy
A Satyanarayn Katha was organized to mark the beginning of new academic session at
the newly constructed building of Charotar Institute of Physiotherapy. The katha was
held on September 12, 2013 in the presence of Shri Surendra M Patel, President,
CHARUSAT and Members of Donor Family-Shri Ashok and Ritaben Patel.
The katha had esteemed presence of dignitaries namely Shri Surendra M Patel,
President, CHARUSAT; Dr M C Patel, Secretary, Kelavani Mandal; Dr B G Patel, Provost,
CHARUSAT; Shri Naginbhai Patel, President Matrusanstha & CHRF; Dr. M Bala
Ganapathy, Principal, CIP; Ms. Madhuben Patel, Joint Secretary, Kelavani Mandal and
other staff members of CIP.
Distinguished Guests
Mr. Maganlal Patel, Real Estate, Surendranagar (11/6/2013), “This campus is very clean
and good management.”
Ms. Payal Patel, Nursing, Anand (11/6/2013), “It was best college I ever visited in my
life. It is so clean and beautiful atmosphere and staff is wonderful and respectful.”
Mr. Purushottam Patel, Biochemist, Borsad (18/6/2013), “Was impressed with campus
and administrative services and information provided.”
Mr. Ramanbhai Patel, Retired, Borsad (18/6/2013), “Extraordinary administration and
very impressive educational facilities.”
Mr. Mayurbhai Patel, Business, UK/Changa (11/7/2013), “Very good campus.”
Mr. Ketan Patel, Builder, Ahmedabad (13/7/2013), “Very good management.”
Mr. Jignesh Thakkar, Manager, Team Lease Skills University, Baroda (17/7/2013),
“Excellent campus, enthusiastic team members, healthy environment which one would
like to spend more time at.”
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Mr. Paresh Vora, President, Team Lease Skills University, Baroda (17/7/2013), “Very
impressive campus, but even more we see high level of commitment of people at
different levels. Very open approach in sharing information.”
Mr. Rushikesh G Shah, Sales Manager, Reliance, Baroda (5/8/2013), “Feeling proud to
visit. Doing a very noble cause.”