A brief about PRAYAS-2019

Date: March 6, 2019

It is said, “Every Accomplishment starts with a decision to try”. Prayas is organised by the

department of Basic Science and Humanities annually as an exclusive platform for First Year

Engineering students to transform knowledge into application while also enhancing soft skills.

Prayas started in 2015 with the aim of developing scientific skills and innovating thinking among

students.

PRAYAS 2019, saw amazing response from the First year students. We had our honourable Chief

Guest, Mr. Santosh Takale, Senior Scientific Officer, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)

investing his valuable time in interacting with the students while delivering the keynote address on

the topic “Scientific temperament of the Universe”. While emphasising on the technical and

scientific understanding of things he made students focus on practical thinking, getting their

priorities right, professional ethics and learning to value important values that will contribute to their

growth as not only a competent professional but also a better human being.

We had more than 100 first year students participating with 22 models, 3 Posters and 10 Powerpoint

presentations. While the Projects and posters were exhibited in the new auditorium, the Powerpoint

presentations were showcased in the Seminar room (103). Each of the categories was assessed by

our eminent group of judges.

The visitors included teachers and students from various departments. Few of the parents also visited

the exhibition. Students from all FE classes enthusiastically participated in the activities and were

very keen in knowing the facts about the projects and the presentations. The team of staff was well

supported by a group of student volunteers who contributed in a big way in organising the event.

Thus, Prayas saw student contribution at various levels as participants, volunteers, comperes and a

willing audience. Each role had much to gain from the event in terms of learning.

Our Chief Guest (R)

Mr. Santosh Takale,

Senior Scientific Officer,

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre

Session conducted by Chief Guest and his interaction with students

(L to R)

Prayas Co-coordinator- Ms Arti Bhatnagar

FE Coordinator- Dr. Poonam Hemnani

Prayas Coordinator - Mr. Ravindra Garmode

Prayas Co-coordinator - Ms Deepa Panakkal

Our

Participants

Our

Volunteers

Our Dignitaries, Guests, parents and Judges